I am very thankful today for all the people in my life who have been positive. From my earliest memories I can recall hearing my Mom sing in the mornings, up early before anyone else, starting the day in a good mood. We never had to worry about approaching her......I realize now, what an incredible gift that is. My best friend says they never dared approach their Mom unless she had her two cups of coffee in the morning.
Both her parents continually saw the worst in everything and everybody. Unfortunately, they still do. She never felt like she could share anything with them. Whatever she did was met with either cynicism or criticism! The amazing thing is, she remembers always waking up in a good mood. Even her Mom says, "You were always a happy kid."
No matter what is going on in her life, she always has a smile and a word of encouragement for others. And these days, there is much in her life that would keep her in bed all day. I am in awe of that.
All my life I have been surrounded with people whe have made the choice to face each day with hope, gratitude and expectation. They know that every day is a good day simply because they get another chance! I am realizing this is not the case for many many people.....How rich I am, how blessed! In turn, the best way I can repay God is to give that gift to others.....I pray that I will, with God's grace.
The best thing I can do to honor God today is to wake up positive. No matter the circumstances!
So today I salute all of you positive people out there.....You know who you are!
Tomorrow I hope to have some photos to share. Since my computer crashed, I haven't been able to get them to transfer from my computer to blogger very effectively.
Until then, I am continuing the Gratitude Count in my heart's tally today along with Ann and many others. May the Lord bless you and make His face to shine on you today....Lori
Lori ~
ReplyDeleteI've long been a person to wake up in a good mood, and to see the cup as half full. Not everyone welcomes such a spirit, and some will even stomp it out if they glimpse it. I thank you for your words of appreciation.
Yes, you are exactly right. I was just talking to my friend this morning about it, and she says she always felt her Mom resented it because she was happy! How twisted is that?? Thank you for commenting. Have a wonderful afternoon and evening! Lori
ReplyDeleteI hope it won't be long before your computer issues are resolved.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the light you share here.
I love positive people!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI wake up with a smile on my face because I am retired, but even when I worked, I got up talking and singing to the radio, or telling my husband about my dreams. Only the latter was not successful.
Positive creates positive -- it's a God thing.
:)
Muah.