Go ahead, be grateful!

When bad things happen to good people, why do we automatically feel guilty for being grateful for what we have? It's human nature since it may seem like we're 'boasting' while others are in pain. But in times of trouble, whether the causes are economical, global, or personal, it's not just okay but crucial that we pause to take inventory of what's important in our lives.

Go ahead. Give yourself permission to be grateful. Somedays it's harder than others, particularly if the kids are sick, the car won't start, or you've missed an appointment. But I firmly believe being grateful helps us get through the tough days a little easier. I look forward to reviewing these posts a while from now and, with any luck, it will remind me what a full life I have, making any difficult days just a tad better.

1. I'm thankful for achy muscles which remind me that my return to working out is not only work, but working. I wonder, as a P90X grad, when I complete round two, will I earn a masters?
2. I'm thankful for my children's excited faces when I suggested fireplace s'mores for dessert!
3. I'm thankful the marshmallows stayed on the sticks!
4. I'm thankful for my Bamboo stylus which makes editing on my iPad easier than ever!
5. I'm thankful for snow...but hope it doesn't mess up plans for GNO tomorrow!

(P.S. I had trouble posting this last night so it is actually yesterday's list)