Philip bore his testimony today and mentioned that he could probably sit for hours and count his blessings. He said that his life wasn't perfect but it seemed if he needed to write his blessings down it would take countless pieces of paper. His positive attitude, in and of itself, is reason for me to be married to that boy. He always seems to see the glass half full.
I, on the other hand, tend to see things differently. Although -- in my defense -- or to his credit, one or the other... I have learned that no matter how down on myself or life I get there is always something in my life to be grateful for. It seems we can almost create a habit of seeing things in a negative manner, even if everything is dandy! We humans are pretty weird creatures.
I've said it before and I'll say it again -- my troubles in life have never been huge -- but whatever troubles I have had, stopped when I married Philip.(don't worry, we're not perfect...there were other troubles created...but they were minimal and I won't mention there here:)) I love having him around. I love his positive(even if it is annoying sometimes) attitude. I love that he tells me to knock it off when I get to be a pessimist. I love that he can smooth out any of my sad days with his kindness...even if he has to try really hard because I'm being, well, just being me.
I just can't think of anything but gratitude lately, and by "lately" I mean the past 10+ years. I second his thoughts on blessings. Mine too would cover countless pieces of paper. We have a pretty darn good life -- and I, for one, am GRATEFUL!!!
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Very sweet. It's so important to remember to be grateful so thanks for the reminder!
You know, yesterday I knelt to say my evening prayer and gratitude is all that came out...wasn't planned, just happened. It's such a good feeling. We all have so much for which to be grateful...our cups runneth over! Grandma K. just told me the same thing the other day. Maybe it's contagious:)!
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