It started when I overslept, next was my burned breakfast, followed by the dog sticking her head in a mound of dirt, losing my keys...all topped off with frustration because I wasn't able to reach the person who was providing material I needed to meet a deadline.

And so when a friend called to say hello and asked about my day I started to complain about having "one of those days" - and then it dawned on it me: wow, am I lucky! Here I am complaining about such silly little things, which means that I am truly blessed to not have any major problems to focus on. Because if I did, burnt toast and lost keys would probably not be at the forefront of my thoughts.

When you are dealing with a deep loss, a great upset, a serious health problem, the little things in life lose their importance. I am so grateful for today's reminder as to how fortunate I am to have nothing to worry about other than some burnt toast and lost keys. Thank you God for the lesson, and for all the blessings that fill my life! ~ Andrea Chervenak