Wanted to share this with you guys

• Wanted to share this with you guys by The Scottish Ambassador on 31 Jan, 2009 13:07
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    I  AM THANKFUL:   FOR  THE WIFE 
  WHO  SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
  BECAUSE SHE IS  HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 
  
  
  FOR  THE HUSBAND 
  WHO IS ON THE SOFA
  BEING A COUCH POTATO, 
  BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
  AND NOT OUT  AT THE BARS. 
  
  
  FOR  THE TEENAGER 
  WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES 
  BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE  STREETS. 
  
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  FOR  THE TAXES I PAY 
  BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED  . 
  
  
  
  FOR  THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY 
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY  FRIENDS.</  B>
  
  
  FOR  THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO  SNUG 
  BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. 
  
  
  
  FOR  MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME  WORK 
  BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE  SUNSHINE 
  
  
  
  FOR  A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
  WINDOWS THAT NEED  CLEANING,
  AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING 
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME . 
  
  
  FOR  ALL THE COMPLAINING
  I HEAR ABOUT THE  GOVERNMENT
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF  SPEECH. 
  
  
  FOR  THE PARKING SPOT
  I FIND AT THE FAR END OF  THE PARKING LOT
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING
  AND I HAVE  BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION  . 
  
  
  FOR  MY HUGE HEATING BILL 
  BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM  WARM. 
  
  
  FOR  THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF  KEY  BECAUSE  IT MEANS
  
  
    I  CAN HEAR.
  
  
  
  FOR  THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING 
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO  WEAR. 
  
  
  
  FOR  WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE  DAY 
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD. 
  
  
  
  FOR  THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF
  IN THE EARLY MORNING  HOURS 
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I AM ALIVE. 
  
  
  AND  FINALLY, FOR SBG
  BECAUSE  IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF  ME. 
  
• #1 by PBurke on 31 Jan, 2009 15:17
• damn fine post brother.
• #2 by Ringside on 31 Jan, 2009 15:38
• Puts it all into perspective doesn't it??   Thanks for that.
• #3 by SBG Math Guy on 31 Jan, 2009 16:00
• And I'm thankful for the glass being half empty because that means it's half full.   
  
  Very well put Stephen.   Excellent examples.
• #4 by Paul on 31 Jan, 2009 17:11
• A W E S O M E  post S.A.   Thanks for putting a lift in my day. 
• #5 by OzPete on 31 Jan, 2009 19:47
• Nice one, Stephen! 
• #6 by Mikekoz13 on 31 Jan, 2009 20:04
• Very nice Stephen!!!
• #7 by wpruitt on 31 Jan, 2009 21:47
• So, so very true
• #8 by xnewyawka on 01 Feb, 2009 10:09
• Good post, Stephen. Makes us realize we have a lot to be thankful for; we're alive!   
• #9 by bubbadave3 on 01 Feb, 2009 16:20
• Nice post.  This goes along the same lines. . . .
  
  
  
  "Once, when my feet were bare, and I had not the means of obtaining shoes I came to the chief of Kufah in a state of much dejection, and saw there a man who had no feet. I returned thanks to God and acknowledged his mercies, and endured my want of shoes with patience "
  Sadi, The Gulistan
  
  
  The Gulistan by Sa'di
  Chapter III, Story 19
  http://www.intratext.com/X/ENG0160.HTM
  
• #10 by Rob on 01 Feb, 2009 18:25
• Good one, Stephen: so true, too
• #11 by Timmay on 01 Feb, 2009 22:04
• Nice on Steven, awesome.  Now are we all going to try to use that poem in our daily lives??  You should.
• #12 by joergHH on 02 Feb, 2009 12:54
• Thank you for this outstanding post, Stephen!
  
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• #13 by tomgallagher on 02 Feb, 2009 14:06
• Nice one Stephen.
• #14 by Michael on 05 Feb, 2009 14:41
• Got this at a time I really needed to be reminded of the little things in life.  Blessings come in many ways.  Our Heavenly Father answers prayers, even through a bald headed Scot!  Thanks!