Tuesday, February 10, 2009

I am Grateful

I am grateful for the blister on my foot from where my old shoe rubs, because it means I have shoes to wear.
I am grateful for the few extra pounds around my waist, because it means I have enough to eat.
I am grateful for the rats that crawl around in my roof all night keeping me awake, because it means I have a roof over my head.
I am grateful for the scratches on my knuckles from scrubbing my clothes clean, because it means I have a place to wash my clothes.
I am grateful for all of the armpit stains on every single one of my tank tops, because it means I have clothes to wear.
I am grateful for my aching legs after walking all day long, because it means I am able to walk.
I am grateful for making silly mistakes in Spanish, because it means I am able to speak.
I am grateful for eating beans, rice and tortillas everyday, because it means I am eating, everyday.
I am grateful for my cold shower because it means I am able to bathe when I want and in the privacy of my own home.
I am grateful for the buses that leave me coughing as the exhaust fills my path, because it means I am breathing.
I am grateful for the roosters, dogs, donkeys, birds and kids that wake me up at 5 in the morning, because it means I am waking up that morning.

8 comments:

KelC2KelJ said...

Such a great perspective to have, Jess. Thanks for making me re-think my day.

Teresa said...
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agoldman said...

Beautiful thoughts, Jessica. Glad to hear that you doing well.

Brenna Joy said...

I was having a cruddy day but you've reminded me to be grateful for what I have and what I am experiencing. Thanks, LOVE!

Nicole and Sanjay said...

Hello Mrs. Optimistic! This should be published! What a great perspective you have gained! WE all love you!

rosemarie said...

That was pretty inspirational Jess, I am glad you are doing well and keeping a great perspective. I need some of that today myself.

steveed said...

I am grateful for having such a strong and wonderful daughter, for it inspires me to do bettr each day.
Love DAD

Kristen said...

oh so true...