Inspired...

I "stole" this from my friend Lisa's blog.

It hit me in a profound way. In one of those moments of...well...pure naked truth.

We live...as human nature has dictated...to always want.

We desire more money, in order to get more possesions. A larger house, another car, more clothes. It is what we have learned to be...bigger...better...the American Dream.

I seriously find myself falling into that trap far more then I would like. Making a "TO-DO" list, or a "TO-GET" list, that gets longer far before it gets shorter.

Why?

I long for that not to be the case.

I remember a day, not so very long ago...when I was still dreaming of meeting a boy that I would fall in love with. Wondering what my wedding would be like. Imagining the beauty that would be in my life because of my kids. Longing to have my own apartment...and then when I did...longing to own a home.

There is always something. Sometimes, it seems that the "American Dream"...is never ending...that it is never truly reachable, because there is always more to want. I suppose that is different for everyone...but that is how it seems at times.

There was a day, not so very long ago...

when all I did was hope for a life JUST like the one that I have.

So...here we are...in November...

It is a Thankful...Grateful...month...

And I am.

Very Thankful...Very Grateful...

I am OVERFLOWING with gratitude!

I love my life...I love my family...I love our home...

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So now...at this minute...I am thankful for what I have...not what I have not.