Be Thankful

To Our Friends and Family,

We'd just like to take a quick moment to express to you all our appreciation for all of your thoughts, prayers, and actions since we lost our precious Meme. We are overwhelmed by emotion and love. Her pastor told us that "grief is one of love's greatest tokens" and at this time our grief is almost too much too handle. If you were lucky enough to know her, it most certainly meant you loved her. If you were lucky enough to love her ... well then you know how great this loss is. Our hearts will never be the same, and I'm sure it will take us a long time to not feel such sadness. It is with your help that this happens. Many of you have already started this healing for us ... and for this we thank you.


Be Thankful

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.


Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.


Be thankful for your mistakes. They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.


It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.