"Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
...
>I was sitting here, feeling sad about a number of things, when it
> occured to me that I've been looking at the world all backwards.
>
> I felt bad that we have to move across town during a snowy, bitterly
> cold month. Now I am grateful that we have a warm place to sleep at
> night.
>
> I felt bad that we're down to the last few offerings from last month's
> food shelf visit. Now I am grateful that I don't have to go to bed
> hungry.
>
> I felt bad that my daughter will be getting married in Las Vegas and I
> won't be there. Now I'm grateful to have a beautiful daughter who has
> found true happiness.
>
> I felt bad that I have the sniffles. Now I'm grateful for the good
> health that I generally take for granted.
>
> I felt bad that I'm losing a friend. Now I feel honored that she
> chose to call me hers.
>
> I am truly blessed this Christmas.
>
> Carol


That's beautiful--a way of thinking about life that fits within the real
meaning of Christmas (at least, my understanding of the meaning of
Christmas).

MaryL