Ok before you continue to read, check out this clip on Youtube:
Everything is Amazing, Nobody is Happy
In a world full of smart phones, HD TV's & 2-car families, we so easily lose sight of the miracles around us. Just like Louis C.K. says in the clip we get frustrated when our electronics don't work as fast as promised or when our travel times are extended past what we consider reasonable. When did we stop appreciating the simple things in life like good health, a roof over our heads & food in our bellies. Why do we swear at the slow guy in front us for making us arrive five minutes later to work? Why do we get annoyed at the trainee cashier at the grocery store that makes us wait in line for two extra minutes?
When you were asked today what you were thankful for, did you say my 42" TV...my new stylish shirt...my fast internet connection? I bet you didn't, because guess what, those things aren't that important. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy all those things, but if I didn't have them would my life be so miserable? No, but if I wasn't healthy, if I was left out in torrential rain or if I was so hungry that I had to dig through garbage, I may feel a whole lot less thankful.
Moving out West and being away from our families & friends for Thanksgiving has been hard & sad, but it has made us realize how much we have to be thankful for. Here are a couple things that come to mind:- We have families that love & support us
- We have a little nephew that is growing into a healthy little boy
- We have awesome friends who keep in contact with us & are planning visits to see us
- Andrew has the chance to go to school & learn all he needs to start his dream career
- I have a job that can support us both
- We have a smart little kitty that just adores us
- We have great landlords
- We are both healthy
- We have a church community that has welcomed us with open arms
- We have a car that works wonderfully
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