Grateful Thoughts

Happy New Year's!

It's funny every year I read and listen to folks mention how bad the previous year has been and how they hope and wish for a better new year.   I wish they find that peace and happiness they are looking for and deserve this year.  Everyone deserves happiness and peace.

Every year is hard, difficult and sad - - yet, there is always positive and so many blessings to be thankful for.  It seems sometime we focus more on the bad because of the emotional impact it has.  But I think if we list all the good, the bad seems to disappear - or at least minimize.

I think, if we start the year off with a mindset of gratefulness, when trouble does happen we can adapt to it a little easier.

I'm grateful for:

• My husband and his journey home.
• My kids and their challenges and successes in their lives.
• My furry friends.
• My new relationships with friends.
• My old relationships with friends that continue to grow.
• My paycheck, food on the table, roof over my head, electricity and the internet.