Even though I clutch my blanket and growl

when the alarm rings.  Thank you, Lord, that I

can hear.  There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the

morning light as long as possible.  Thank you,

Lord, that I can see.  Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off

rising.  Thank you, Lord, that I have the

strength to rise.  There are many who are

bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is

hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned,

tempers are short, and my children are so loud.

Thank you, Lord, for my family.  There are

many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks

like the picture in magazines and the menu is

at times unbalanced.

Thank you, Lord, for the food we have.  There

are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job often is

monotonous.  Thank you, Lord, for the

opportunity to work.  There are many who have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from

day to day and wish my circumstances were not

so modest.

Thank you, Lord, for life.

Let us journey on... with an attitude of gratitude...