I Am Thankful

For The Wife
Who says it's hot dogs tonight.
Because she is at home with me,
And not out with someone else.



For The Husband
Who is on the sofa
Being a couch potato,
Because he is with me
And not out at the bars.

For The Teenager
Who is complaining about
Doing dishes because that
Means she is at home
Not in the streets.



For The Taxes
That I Pay
Because it means that
I am employed.

For The Mess
To clean after a party
Because it means that I have
Been surrounded by friends.



For The Clothes
That fit a little too snug
Because it means
I have enough to eat.

For My Shadow
That watches me work
Because it means I
Am out in the sunshine.



For The Lawn
That needs mowing,
Windows that need cleaning,
And gutters that need fixing
Because that means I have a home.

For All The Complaining
I hear about the government
Because it means that
We have freedom of speech.



For The Parking Spot
I find at the far end
Of the parking lot
Because it means I am
Capable of walking
And that I have been
Blessed with transportation.

For My Huge Heating Bill
Because it means
I have been warm.



For The Lady
Behind me in church
That sings off key
Because it means
That I can hear.

For The Pile
Of laundry and ironing
Because it means
I have clothes to wear.



For Weariness
And aching muscles
At the end of the day
Because it means
I have been capable
Of hard work.

For The Alarm
That goes off in the
Early morning hours
Because it means
I am alive .



And Finally... For too much e-mail
Because it means I have
Friends who are thinking of me

Author Unknown

We all have so much
To give thanks to God
For on this Thanksgiving Day.
Wishing you and yours
A blessed, safe and happy
Holiday season and may
The spirit of God
Go with you every day.