Counting Blessings

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I have made a different type of task list in my head. Daily tasks. I will count what makes me smile, instead of what causes fear and uncertainty.

1. We have 3 full meals daily at home. The house has daily food and water needs filled.

2. We have a home.

3. We woke up today morning, hale and hearty.

4. All our senses and limbs are fully functioning and healthy.

5. We have people around us who genuinely care. They are few, but they are the best humans we ever met.

6. We laugh, sing, celebrate small wins at home.

7. We have each other to lean on. Come pandemic or unemployment. We are in it together and we survived it all.

8. We know love.

9. We are happy.

10. God is with us.

That's my 10 point gratitude for every day. It is enough.

Thank you. What more could I wish for!

🙏 May God bless us all 🙏

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