Giving Thanks

When the boys were little, in addition to their nightly prayers we also asked them a question every night, “:What are you happy for?” The answer had to reflect something that directly related to that day. Some nights they didn’t want to play the game and we would get answers like “I’m happy I’m going to bed” or “I’m happy this day is over.” Sometimes they were happy for a new video game or a visit with a favorite friend.

Art and I were not exempt from the game. Often we really had to rack our brains to come up with one thing to be happy for. After awhile we started to realize that there are many small things in a day for which we can give thanks.

As Bud and Boo got older and age and activities made it so there was no one bedtime for everybody, we slowly moved away from our nightly tradition. Circumstances changed in our lives and we became so busy running our new business that we forgot to give thanks for all the blessings we had.

Today our lives are not great. Every day is a struggle both monetarily and emotionally. I’ve decided it’s time to reinstate “what are you happy for?” I’ll go first:

Today I am happy for my husband, my sons, my family and friends, our puppy and big dog, a house to live in, food in the pantry.

What are you happy for?

All who take refuge in Him (God) are happy. – Psalm 2: 12b

Category: Spiritual

Tags: God, happy, thanks

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Teressa Morris is first, a wife and mom of two grown children (who can't seem to move out) and two furbabies. She writes about her family life, as well as causes that are dear to her heart, with recipes, reviews and giveaways on the side. Google+

4 Responses to Giving Thanks

Julie Orr says:

January 30, 2012 at 2:02 pm

Today I am happy that I have incredible kids, fabulous parents, wonderful friends, and I still have grandparents in my life. All of these things bring happiness to me daily, and without any expectation or reciprication.
Jeanne Domuret says:

January 30, 2012 at 4:58 pm

I’m very happy that I know the Lord is in charge and that He will provide & nurture us each day. I’m very thankful that my husband’s surgery went well and that we can now move past our fears of another case of meningitis. I feel very blessed to have such a large & loving family and am blessed with caring & thoughtful friends!
KIm says:

February 2, 2012 at 9:58 am

I love this post. I have felt the same way recently. I just wrote a post about it, although mine is a bit sarcastic, but I have really been thinking that although things have been tough for me lately, there are ALWAYS people that have it worse, and it’s helped me this past week. I’m sorry things are tough for you right now, I hope that turns around soon. I’m here from the blog hope at Divas. I love your blog, and thanks for this post. I just followed you all over the place Have a good rest of your day!
Kim
My Twintastic Life
Janet K says:

February 3, 2012 at 6:07 pm

Today I am happy for my sweet boy who told me last night that I was going to Hollywood because Daddy likes my bootiful singing..haha!!
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