Thankful Venting..

It’s the month of November and if you follow me on FB you know almost each year I start each day in November with what I am Thankful for.

I read a lot of peoples status on FB, and sometimes I find myself shaking my head. (sigh) 

Some have posted comments about how annoying the Thankful post are. 

Some have said they don’t need a month to share what they are thankful for because they are thankful every day of the year. 

And some just complain all day everyday about life. 

The cruddy thing is, I care about what people say or think. 

Oh How I wish I did not. 

I wish I could go thru my Thankful post and see that my “friends” liked every single post and are genuinely happy for me or others who are posting. But unfortunately we are living in a world where people just cannot be happy for each other, and you know that is quite heartbreaking. 

But I have come to the conclusion that I don’t post for other people to see. 

I post for ME. 

Yes, ME! 

Because we (I) get so caught up in life that we all take for granted how blessed we are. I do this November thing to remind myself how many blessings I have in my life. 

From being married for 19 years this month to an amazing hubby and best friend!

To having 4 beautiful healthy children who are loving life. Who are thriving in College, High School or being a stay at home mom. 

To this precious little girl that I consider my very own grandbaby.

And surrounded with a beautiful family and amazing friends who love me and are oh so good to me. Who invite me to do life with them!

I have people who text me daily, whether it is to say "Hey I am thinking of you" or who ask for prayers. Or just to chat or vent. I love to celebrate life with my loved ones and close friends, when they achieve a goal or have an answered prayer. When they need encouragement or a cheerleader because they lost that dang stubborn pound. But I also am there to mourn with them and hold them up when life is unfair. When they feel they are being kicked while they are down. 

The Holidays are here, and even though many are so excited as our babies will all be home, so many are heartbroken because of losing a loved one or because families are not going to be together. 

I say all this to say, step back and take a look around you. Stop complaining for just a day, quit posting how miserable you are about life or about other people.. And open your eyes and see how blessed you are. 

Reach out to those who are hurting. Just Love with your entire being. Everyone has something to be thankful for. And when you concentrate on all the blessings you have in life, it really changes your attitude to appreciate all that God has blessed you with..  

I will be the first to admit I am not Sunshine and pleasant all the time. I let my bad attitude control how I feel. But when you make an effort to have a good attitude, it is so contagious. And I have to ask myself, if my attitude is worth catching? 

Just my thoughts of course.

Wishing each of you a Happy Thanksgiving… 

May you eat plenty and not gain a pound!