In the Terrill family favorite, Holiday Inn, der Bingle croons, "I've got plenty to be thankful for." And I do indeed have plenty to be thankful for. In fact, as I was reflecting today, I realized that I am truly blessed - and if I complain, I am truly being ungrateful. That doesn't mean that everything is hunky-dory. But it does mean that I should probably pause a moment before I start grousing!
I was born of goodly parents, have a passel of great siblings, was able to attend the college of my choice, married a fine man, to whom I have been married for almost 50 years, have 6 great kids who each have a wonderful spouse, and they have given us 22 beautiful grandchilden.
We have a lovely home in a lovely town. We belong to a church that gives purpose and meaning to our lives. We are healthy and strong. We have many opportunities to serve. We are both retired, but we have meaningful work to do each day.
John Wooden, famed UCLA basketball coach, said, "If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier." There is a lot of food for thought here - and I think I will start eating!
