~ Week of September 22, 2008 ~

"One way that I have simplified my life in order to be more grateful is by letting go of grudges that I may have kept and any anger that I may have."

"One aspect of my freedom that I am thankful for is my curfew."

"Instead of grumbling about the rainy weekend, I am grateful for the rain because I will have the opportunity to relax and listen to the rain."

"Right now, I am thankful for being alive."

"Instead of grumbling about the rainy weekend, I am instead grateful for the rain to water all of the farms where fruit and vegetables come from."

"Lord I am thankful for my freedom. One aspect of freedom that I am thankful for are the people in the war that are keeping me safe."

"Right now, I am thankful for my family."

"Instead of grumbling about the rainy weekend, I am instead grateful for the opportunity to stay in my pajamas, wrapped in a blanket, reading a book on the couch."

"Right now, I am thankful for my family, my friends and the gift of my life."

"One aspect of freedom that I am thankful for is that we are free to believe in whatever religion we want."

"Instead of grumbling about the rainy weekend, I am instead grateful for the opportunity to watch the leaves change."

"Right now, I am thankful for the teachers who teach me."

"Right now, I am thankful for love."

"Gratitude is helping me to have a better relationship with Christ by realizing that I have enough, more than enough and not to complain."