Gratitude

I'm required by my Women's Health professor to write down three things that I'm grateful for every day. I chose this assignment instead of the "Daily Serenity Time" because I'm not really into that new-age hippy holistic stuff. I do think the Gratitude Journal is a great idea, however, and I'm actually looking forward to keeping this journal!

My first entries in the journal are:

• I'm grateful for my daughter's laughter. It can brighten even the darkest of days and moments. It has become my absolute favorite noise of all time!
• I'm grateful that I have a job. It may not be the exact job that I love or want right now, but it helps me to provide for my daughter and allows time for me to go to school to figure out what I want to be when I grow up :)
• I'm grateful for the positive role models in my life. From my mom to my Bible study group, to my closest friends, I have learned so much from each of these amazing mentors and continue to learn each day.

So, what are you grateful for today? I have found that when I have trouble finding something to be grateful for, I can be grateful that I am alive and breathing. Able to enjoy another day on the planet that God made for us!