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3/30/2012 5:39:56 PM EST
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Taking People and Things for Granted
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A dear friend lost his father last night. I didn’t know his father, but I know my friend, and I am sad knowing how much he must be hurting. He never imagined a few months ago that his father would be gone so soon.
It is so easy to take people and things for granted. I am very spoiled. I know it. I have a husband who I adore and who treats me like a queen. I have two healthy children and four beautiful grandchildren. I have a beautiful home, and although I’m not wealthy, I’m not struggling to pay my bills.
I have a wonderful brother and a sister. I used to have two sisters. My “big” sister died a few years ago way too young, and I miss her every day. I am so glad that while she was with us, I didn’t take her for granted. We spoke every day, at least once, until the day she died.
I do take some things for granted though. I know I will always have food to eat and a roof over my head. I’ve never had to truly struggle to survive, and I seldom think about it.
Most people don’t give much thought to what’s happening around the world, and Americans may be the worst. I am saying this as an American myself. I KNOW there are people starving, who are in pain, who are suffering and living in unimaginable conditions. But most of the time, I just go on living my life, taking it for granted.
Sure, I give my time and money, but not enough of either. When I take the time to really think about everything I have, I am very grateful for where I was born, for the family that raised me, and for the good health that enabled me to work hard to be able to afford what I have today.
So, today, I’m taking some time to be truly grateful for all the things I normally don’t give a moments thought. I have to clean my house, but I have a house to clean! I have to put expensive gas into my car, but I have a car and the money to fuel it. I have to prepare dinner and clean the kitchen afterward, but I have the food to cook and a place to prepare it.
Perhaps you too would like to take just a little time today to be grateful for those people and things you normally take for granted.
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 | | Thanks for posting Julie - this is why we have to live each moment to the best of our ability! |
| | |  | | I so appreciate all your beautiful comments. I do not take IBO or its members for granted. I am grateful for you all. |
| | |  | | So very very true --- so many do not appreciate what WE are Blessed with . . . . SMILE and Blessing to all . . . . |
| | |  | | Thank you for giving me a better perspective. |
| | |  | | God bless your friend and family. |
| | |  | | Hi Julie. We said goodbye to my wife's sister ( just like my own sister to me) this past Oct. She was diagnosed in Feb. last year with stage 4 lung cancer. She fought hard and we fought with her. She came to know Jesus as her Savior in that time and we have peace in that knowledge. It did put a lot in perspective for us. WE are forever changed. God bless you all. |
| | |  | | Having been on both sides of the fence, I understand what it means to take things for granted. What I have learned is I always need to be open to learn more. Thanks for sharing this blog Julie. |
| | |  | | I always thank God for all I have and pray for those that are not as fortunate as I am. I strive to always give back by helping those who need it. ~Terri Pattio - MLM Coach/Mentor with a servant's heart |
| | |  | | It's so hard to see a friend going through something as devastating as losing a parent. It does remind me, though, to be extra thankful that I still have both of my parents and my husband has both of his parents. I'm even luckier in that I have my grandmother, too. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful for all that I have. |
| | | | | That is high praise Jack. Knowing that I'm touching someone's emotions makes me feel a bit teary-eyed myself. (Of course, when I wrote about my Dad, I was crying the whole time!) Thank you so much.
Thanks to all of you for taking the time to read my blogs. I sincerely appreciate it. |
| | |  | | Thanks so much for sharing Julie. This one made me cry just like the one about your Dad. Wishing you the best life has to offer. Liked and tweeted for you. Jack |
| | |  | | Hi Julie thanks so much for this awesome post. |
| | | | | Thank you so much for reading & for your feedback. |
| | |  | | Julie..thank you for sharing this wonderful post...gratitude is a most humbling exercise..take good care;) |
| | |  | | Thanks for sharing this awesome article JULIE; we are all guilty for not been appreciative of many things…. I thank God daily for graciously affording me countless opportunities/things, that I always try and demonstrate an ‘attitude of gratitude’ ~ blessings and continued prosperity! Grateful and Victorious Velma |
| | | | | | | | | Thanks Don. After the news about my friend's dad, it put me in that kind of mood. |
| | |  | | What an excellent article Julie, and a reminder to be grateful for everything in our lives, even the chores are a reminder of our own abundance. TB&L my friend. |
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