Being thankful

**getinbig** · 11-27-2014

Originally Posted by The Passionate Wife

If I may, I would like to share this lovely poem as a reminder to each of us...

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Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.

It’s easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.

Gratitude can turn any negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

~Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Indeed, anticipation is half the fun!!!

**islander** · 11-28-2014

God for still having a purpose for me all these years. My family. My attitude and outlook on life. My friends. My freedom. :-)

**CUSP82** · 11-25-2015

Time to drag out an oldie but goodie. So what are you most thankful for?

**mistercrowley** · 11-25-2015

Originally Posted by CUSP82

Time to drag out an oldie but goodie. So what are you most thankful for?

Well I am most thankful for how awesome my wife is..and hot. And that we've been together for 16+ years, 13 of them married. That we've traveled the world together and that she is my biggest fan when it comes to my photography.

As far as this year is concerned though I am very thankful to be selling my house (closing in 2 weeks) and moving the hell out of Illinois to the Pacific Northwest where I will have a ton more photographic opportunities ahead of me.

**Tamora** · 11-25-2015

Every morning when I wake I always check to make sure I'm still breathing...just in case!

For that I am very thankful.

**Cavalier** · 11-25-2015

Without a doubt, it's my wonderful wife of 35 years and the two beautiful daughters gave me. I was incredibly lucky to find the perfect match for me at the age of 16. Yeah, that's young but I wouldn't change a thing.

**Hopica** · 11-25-2015

My king size bed !

**jockinthebox** · 11-25-2015

My health, my freedom, my friends & family, of course! The ability to be independent and self-sufficient enough to chart my own path & enjoy the adventures life has yet to offer. Self-sufficiency & health have no determinable value; so I'm both challenged and blessed to make the most of every day I'm given. I'm thankful for that!

**Big Al** · 11-25-2015

I'm thankful to be alive at this most interesting and amazing moment in time; and to be blessed to know so many great people who've allowed me the privilege of participating in their lives

**CUSP82** · 11-25-2015

I have a friend; he's a bit sick right now. Maybe he'll get better; maybe not. It's in God's hands now. I just would love for him to know how much I have learned from him, how much I enjoyed his friendship. I think I will tell him.

Tell those around you how thankful you are for them!