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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.
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#1
by
PBurke
on 31 Jan, 2009 15:17
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damn fine post brother.
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#2
by
Ringside
on 31 Jan, 2009 15:38
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Puts it all into perspective doesn't it?

? Thanks for that.
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#3
by
SBG Math Guy
on 31 Jan, 2009 16:00
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And I'm thankful for the glass being half empty because that means it's half full.

Very well put Stephen. Excellent examples.
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#4
by
Paul
on 31 Jan, 2009 17:11
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A W E S O M E post S.A. Thanks for putting a lift in my day.
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#5
by
OzPete
on 31 Jan, 2009 19:47
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Nice one, Stephen!
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#6
by
Mikekoz13
on 31 Jan, 2009 20:04
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Very nice Stephen!!!
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#7
by
wpruitt
on 31 Jan, 2009 21:47
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So, so very true
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#8
by
xnewyawka
on 01 Feb, 2009 10:09
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Good post, Stephen. Makes us realize we have a lot to be thankful for; we're alive!
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#9
by
bubbadave3
on 01 Feb, 2009 16:20
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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
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#10
by
Rob
on 01 Feb, 2009 18:25
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Good one, Stephen: so true, too
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#11
by
Timmay
on 01 Feb, 2009 22:04
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Nice on Steven, awesome. Now are we all going to try to use that poem in our daily lives?? You should.
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#12
by
joergHH
on 02 Feb, 2009 12:54
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Thank you for this outstanding post, Stephen!
J
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#13
by
tomgallagher
on 02 Feb, 2009 14:06
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Nice one Stephen.
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#14
by
Michael
on 05 Feb, 2009 14:41
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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!