You are welcome Drew and I'm glad you like it.
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Drew B Parker 
  To: [email protected] 
  Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:19 PM
  Subject: {dbilg} Re: Gratitude


  I really like this.
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: O.Addison Gethers 
    To: Deaf-blind inspirational life groups 
    Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 6:53 PM
    Subject: {dbilg} Gratitude


    I woke up this morning and knew that today, 

    The sun would not be shining 

    and the clouds would be gray.   

    As I stepped outside, 

    Rain fell upon my head. 

    My car wouldn't start 

    so I walked to school instead.   

    I forgot all of my assignments 

    I failed all of my tests. 

    I dropped my head in disgust 

    and asked the Lord for one request.   

    'Lord, why is it that 

    things won't go my way?' 

    He gently replied, 

    'Dear child it is because 

    you didn't thank me yesterday.    

    I woke you up and enabled 

    you to see the sun again. 

    I gave you shelter, 

    protected your family, and even let 

    you make a new friend.     

    I blessed you far 

    greater than I ever had before. 

    But you were too busy 

    to thank me once more.   

    You didn't feel sick 

    because I maintained your health. 

    You had money in your pocket 

    because I maintained your wealth.   

    You had shoes on your feet 

    and clothes to wear, too. 

    You had plenty of food to eat, 

    and what did you do?    

    You ignored me and went 

    about your tasks. 

    But when you wanted something 

    you never hesitated to ask. 

    I was there when you needed me 

    and that wasn't too long ago. 

    But when things started going your way, 

    it was me you did not know.     

    As if that weren't enough, 

    I provided our favorite luxuries. 

    This was something I didn't have 

    to do-they  weren't even necessities.    

    And when it was time to get on your 

    knees and show your gratitude, 

    You decided that after such a 

    fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.     

    So I decided to 

    give you just a little test. 

    To show you how it would feel 

    to stop being blessed.'     

    I began to realize what 

    the Lord was saying. 

    And when I got home, I fell 

    to my knees and started praying.     

    He said, 'My child, you have 

    learned and you know I do forgive. 

    But remember to remember this day 

    as long as you shall live.    

    I love filling your life with joy, 

    and your pain I'll alleviate it. 

    But just a simple thank you 

    would show how much you 

    appreciate it.'     
    O. Addison Gethers

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