Day 16

A couple of weeks ago I was watching a news cast show that talked about a study that was formed about gratitude.  It studied people who kept a gratitude journal and those who didn't.  People who have kept a gratitude journal were found to be much happier and exercise more than the people who didn't.  I am thankful for that broadcast and the idea that came to me to start this gratitude blog.  I have noticed better changes in my attitude and even find myself thinking throughout the day of the things that I will be writing about that night. 

I am thankful for the effort that Ryan puts forth to finding a job.  I know that he has been discouraged at times and that our finances haven't been the greatest since he quit working, but I am thankful for the many sacrifices that he has made in taking care of my step-dad and finishing school.  These have been blessings in there own right. 

 Being on the phone all day also makes me take for granted the blessing that it is to have a phone system in our world.  Isn't it amazing that we can pick up this device and push a few numbers and our voices can be heard any where in the world?  150 years ago such a thing would never have been imagined.  Now the phone is such a vital part of our lives. 

I am thankful for breakfast cearal.  What a fun and fast way to get a breakfast on the go. 

Being in this winter season also brings a feeling of gratitude for the summer.  I am always warm then.  If I ever get too hot I can just go jump in my complex pool and cool off.