Things I Am Grateful For

There are many, many things most people take for granted, but if we slow down and think a bit, we have so much to be grateful for. Especially this day in age.

Here are the things I am very grateful for.

• First and foremost, my life
• My family
• My friends
• Access to an education
• Access to medicine and medical care
• Access to a library
• Access to many different resources (books, electronics, CDs, etc.)
• Access to fresh, clean water
• My job
• My cats
• A house to live in
• Having clothes, shoes to wear
• Living within walking distance of shops, restaurants, etc.
• My bike
• A bed to sleep in
• Having my own bedroom
• Blogs and other outlets that let me express myself (I am a very shy person, so actually speaking really scares me; writing/blogging/etc. really lets me get all the thoughts, emotions, and ideas out)
• Having a roof over my head
• Access to fresh food
• Air conditiong/central air and heating
• Transportation
• Painting/drawing supplies
• Those who are willing to give up their freedom (and sometimes their lives) for my freedom and life, and so that I can live the life that I want
• Having my mom in my life for as long as I did

**Thanks to Sarah Jo Burch for the idea for this post!!!