Just a Moment...

If you aren't feeling thankful enough, I suggest you go here.  You can read all about a girl who would love to complain about her messy house, her lazy husband, her kids that are driving her nuts...but can't, because her husband was killed in the line of duty.  And I am speaking to myself, too.  I think we all go through moments of frustration, we would be abnormal if we didn't.  But...before we voice that complaint, go read her story.

I think we've all heard something similar to this before, but it's worth reading again.

For the frustrated wife who is waiting on her husband, who is coming home late again...say a prayer of thankfulness that he's coming home at all.

For the tired mom who picks up the kids' toys again...say a prayer of thankfulness that you have kids who are healthy and active.

For the woman who wishes for the hundredth time that she was just a little bit thinner...thank God for the food you have in your home.  Because kids in our country are going to bed hungry tonight. 

For the family members you have that annoy the daylights out of you...thank God that you have family to be thankful for.  It's true we can't choose our family, but they are the only one we get.  Don't waste your time getting mad over stupid stuff.

Remember to treat your family members as nicely as you treat strangers...did you know we're more friendly with other people than we are our own family members???

Remember to apologize when the need arises.  I've seen way too many untimely deaths in the past 2 months.  We never know when our last breath on this earth will be breathed.  If you've wronged someone...than say you're sorry while you have time left to say it.

Remember to tell your family often that you love them and that you're proud of them.  One thing I want my kids to remember when they grow up is how free I was with those words.  We should spend our time praising them and building them up...not tearing them down.

Remember what's important in life...it's not our clothes, our cars, or our homes...it's the way we lived our life when no one was watching. 

Remember that nothing in this world was an accident...the Author and the Perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2) had us on His mind when all of creation began.  Thank Him for it. 

If this offends you...then don't read it.  If it moves you...then share it.  Do you dare?

Love to all.