Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in the States. As always, there are many, many things that I’m truly thankful for. Instead of listing a long list of things or people that I’m thankful for, and risk putting you to sleep in the middle of this post, I have a better plan. Below are some facts that I gathered around the web. Something that got me thinking... thinking deep.
If you have a place called home, or a shelter, or a comfortable bed to sleep at night, you’re more fortunate than 100 million people around the world!
If you have clean water to drink and cook with when you turn on the faucet, you’re doing better than 780 million people around the globe!
If you don’t have to suffer hunger (it doesn't count if you’re on your special diet, by choice!), or have food on your table every night, you’re more fortunate than 7.1 billion people in the world!
If you’re one of those healthy and happy individual, not suffering from any illness or disabilities, you’re better off than 1 trillion people around the globe!
These are just a few numbers of things that got me thinking. Of course, the list can go on and on as well, but I think you've got my point. So, before I complain about life again (I know we all do, from time to time because we’re human), I would think about those who are less fortunate. I'm sure you'll do the same. Also, if you have the ability, please help out those in need. Something small to you might means the world to others.
While I count my blessings, I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family good health, and have a wonderful time with your loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy TG:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too, Amy!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Amy!
ReplyDeleteHope you had an amazing Thanksgiving Amy and enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Amy, to you and your loved ones! There are so many things to be grateful about, thank you for sharing the essence of Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Amy from my family to yours :)
ReplyDeleteFeliz Acciòn de Gracia Amy.
ReplyDeleteAveces nos quejamos por cosas insignificantes y otros mueren de hambre en el mundo ,en Navidad hacemos algo parecido en casa ayudamos a niños pobres,regalos y comida, ojalà todos construyamos un mundo mejor,abrazos.
Happy Thanksgiving, Amy! :)
ReplyDeleteDear Amy, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Amy! You're right—countless, countless things to give thanks for.
ReplyDeleteGood post. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving - we did (we're still working on leftovers!).
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays Amy!
ReplyDeleteThere is always so much to be thankful for. I only 'discovered' thanksgiving quite recently, and attended a thanksgiving celebration for the first time last year, but it's one of my favourite holidays already :)
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Amy. Thanks for sharing these facts with us! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh Amy, we gave many thanks this year. And one way of saying thanks is to say thanks for writing such a good blog!
ReplyDeleteDear Amy, hope you and your family had a blessed Thanksgiving - what a thoughful and touching post! I love the picture that you posted as well!
ReplyDeleteTake care and thank you for this post1
Hope you had a nice holiday! Can't believe it's already December! xD You're very thoughtful and kind to think of others during this holiday season. I like your positive thoughts and influence to readers. :)
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