Thankful

Since this week was Thanksgiving, I have decided to take a break from my normal storytelling and blog about how thankful my summer trip to Haiti has made me. Going to a third world country really opens people’s eyes to see how blessed we are here in the USA, and it definitely made me more appreciative for a lot of things I have and realized how much I take for granted.

Here is a short list of some of the things that I am more appreciative of now since going to Haiti:

-paved roads

-seat belts

-road rules

-traffic signals

-warm showers

-having clean water/not having to worry about the water I am drinking

-a good home with a bed that doesn’t get soaked when it rains

-air conditioning!

-plenty of clothes

-flushing toilets

-good health

-plenty of food/I don’t have to worry about when my next meal is or how I will get it

-how accessible it is to go to a doctor or go to the store (ex; I don’t have to walk 45 min. to go to the store, the nearest doctor isn’t an hour away)

-a good education

These are only a few things I am thankful for! Just remember; it’s important, especially during this time of year as we are busy hurrying around trying to get things done, to keep in mind what we are thankful for and what is truly important to us. What are you are thankful for this year? Take some time this week to appreciate all the things you have to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving!