Forgive Me When I Whine

​“Today upon a bus, I saw a lovely maid with golden hair; I envied her -- she seemed so happy, and how, I wished I were so fair; When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle; she had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she passed, a smile. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two feet -- the world is mine.”
 
“And when I stopped to buy some sweets, the lad who served me had such charm; he seemed to radiate good cheer, his manner was so kind and warm; I said, "It's nice to deal with you, such courtesy I seldom find"; he turned and said, "Oh, thank you sir." And then I saw that he was blind. Oh, God, forgive me when I whine, I have two eyes, the world is mine.”
 
“Then, when walking down the street, I saw a child with eyes of blue; he stood and watched the others play, it seemed he knew not what to do; I stopped a moment, then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?" He looked ahead without a word, and then I knew he could not hear. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two ears, the world is mine.”
 
“With feet to take me where I'd go; with eyes to see the sunset’s glow, with ears to hear what I would know. I am blessed indeed. The world is mine; oh, God, forgive me when I whine.”
 
Author Unknown.

​This month our focus is on being thankful for the many blessings God has rained into our lives.  As you read the words from this simple poem, it is easy to see just how blessed we are.  Today is Veterans Day, share your blessings by doing something kind for a Veteran.   Kindness doesn’t boast or make loud noises, it speaks gently and quietly from the heart.
 
Blessings.
Lamar