Gratitude by Susan L.

"G"...is for grieving things taken away, A parent, a friend, a home, And the heart's way of saying thank you for knowing them. "R"...is for remembering the good times and bad, Christmas, birthdays, last Tuesday, And the mind's way of saying thank you for the gift of clarity. "A"...is for adapting to the tides of change, A move in or out, or far away, And the soul's way of saying thank you for the gift of growth. "T"...is for temperment like angry or glad, For the rainbow of feelings in a healed wrong, And the spirit's way of saying thank you for the gift of expression. "I"...is for interest when shown new things, A recipe, a skill, a coping tool, And the mind's way of saying thank you for the gift of learning. "T"...is for talking in laughter and tears, Bullies, mistakes, achievements, And the voice's way of saying thank you for the gift of storied. "U"...is for unrest when confused or lost, Decisions, plans, or dreams, And the soul's way of saying thank you for the gift of an open door. "D"...is for depression when days are bleak, Doctors, hospital, meds, And the heart's way of saying thank you for the gift of helping hands. "E"...is for everything that has taken place, Loves, losses, the every day, And a life's way of saying thank you for What was, What is, And what is to come. Have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. "And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; It shall rejoice in His salvation." Ps 35:9