Appreciate What You Have Before It’s What You Had

This quote hits all too hard as I say goodbye to my boys this today. They came home for our Labor Day party and headed back to school today. time goes by so fast and oftentimes we forget to slow down, take it all in and just appreciate life for what it is. We are so busy working and running here and there and we need to take time to stop and savor the time with our family and our friends.

The good news is the boys will be back, in a month, the goodbye is only temporary. And now it gives me time to love up my youngest and appreciate him. I now know that the more we appreciate the good, the more good that comes.

We can appreciate our family, friends, our health, home, work, the beauty in nature, delicious food, the sunny weather, our strength and so much more! Think about it, how often do people let their health go until it’s so late in the game that they need to do something drastic??

I heard a story once that has stuck in my mind. There were 2 children that were siblings and when they were given gifts, they responded differently. One was unappreciative and complained that it was the wrong color, wrong model, and always wanted more. The other was so excited at the smallest gift and was thrilled to receive anything. Which child would you rather give a gift to? Well God is the parent and we are the children. Are we going to appreciate the gifts he has given us? There are soo many! The more we appreciate, the more He will bless us!

So today, what are you going to appreciate? Who are you going to appreciate? Why don’t you pick up the phone, give someone a call and let them know you appreciate them!

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