Be Grateful

Things have been kinda rough around here the past couple of years as it has for many. Stress levels high and many sleepless nights with worry. One morning a couple of weeks ago I was having breakfast with Alina as we always do. I had noticed that the previous few days Alina was much more at ease and much happier than I have seen her in a long time. I told her it was nice to see her smile more as of late. She then told me that each morning when she wakes, she tells herself to be grateful. Simply be grateful for what she has. She then thinks of all the things she/we have to be grateful for and it makes her smile and the days troubles seem not so overwhelming. So, now I do the same. Each morning I tell myself, be grateful, and I run through all the things I have to be grateful for. I have a fantastic wife, three unbelievable sons, a roof over my head, a job and the friends I have made on CA. It's a simple thing to do, reminding yourself to be grateful, but life has a way of making it hard to see the forest for the trees sometimes.

The friendships that I have here have helped not only me but my family as well through some very stressful times. I have been fortunate to have met some of these people in person. However, many more (and some of the closest) I have yet to meet in person and I might not ever get the chance to shake their hand. That's okay, I'm grateful we have CA to help keep us close.

Give it a try one morning when you have had a bad few days and see if it makes your day any better.

Wishing each of you and yours the best that life has to offer.