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The Value of Gratitude

By
Real Estate Agent with EXIT Realty Legacy

Been thinking about all the good things I have -- counting Life's blessings you might say.

My Wife,

My Daughters,

Their Health,

My Health,

Our Freedom,

Those Willing Souls Who Sacrificed Much if Not All So We Could Have It,

Our Good Friends,

A Cool-in-Summer, Warm-in-the-Winter, Dry Place to Sleep,

A Lush, Green Summer Garden,

A Tasty and Bountiful Fall Harvest,

A Wagging, Grinning Golden Retriever that Watches My Every Move and Follows Wherever I go,

Living in a Land of Relative Peace,

The Ability to Think, -- To Plan -- To Dream,

The Opportunity to Work -- to Realize the Dreams,

The Privilege of Doing That in the Calling(s) of My Choosing, And . . .

Coming Home at the End of Any Day to the Loving Embraces of my Wife & Our Girls.

There is oh, so much more. But, I think you get the idea.

In a world so full of trouble, trial, and things that strike fear to the heart, (seen my share of that) I've come to believe that there is always something to be thankful for.

And, I've become convinced that reflecting on those things heals the heart and restores the soul, making us ready again for tomorrow's rewarding battle.

Just a few thoughts that brighten my way, and I commend them to you all in the midst of all the trouble & gloom in the media these days. May they brighten yours as well.

Thomas Tolbert
Better Homes and GardensĀ® Real Estate Legacy - Savannah, GA

Great post! I am so thankful for my family and friends!

Sep 29, 2008 03:42 PM
Terri Kincaid
ERA Brokers Consolidated - Mesquite, NV

Thank you for sharing. We should all be grateful for the good things in life.

Sep 29, 2008 03:56 PM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Thank you for sharing your list.    Gratitude is the first step on the route to true success.

Sep 29, 2008 04:56 PM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Dave, Outstanding list!  Thank you for reminding us what is really important!

Sep 29, 2008 06:39 PM
Bill Parecki
Elite Pacific Properties - Hilo, HI
RS, ABR, RDCPro, SFR, E-Pro, SRS, AHWD, Green

Aloha Dave,

Nice Post, thanks for the positive words when so much is about the collapsing economy it's nice to hear about the real value of things

Sep 29, 2008 07:28 PM
Andy Raffle
Emery Federal Credit Union - Yardley, PA
Team Leader - NMLS#156564

Great post.  I start and end every day with a gratitude list, not repeating from day to day.  I find five things each mornign that I am grateful for and, before I go to sleep at night I find five things during that day that I am grateful for.  It's amazing how this simple exercise can change my point of view.  Very powerful.

Sep 29, 2008 10:55 PM
Cynthia Tilghman, RealtorĀ® Onslow County NC Home Specialist
Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Dave,
A great "gratitude list".  We tend to focus on what we don't have instead of what we do have.  Thank you.

Sep 29, 2008 11:14 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thanks for a nice inspirational post. I agree we should be grateful for what we have and enjoy what we have.

Sep 29, 2008 11:24 PM
Kathy Fey
Fey & Associates - Dacula, GA

How refreshing to read a blog that is so inspirational and upbeat.  I am grateful everyday for what has been given to me and appreciate even the smallest of gifts.

Sep 30, 2008 12:33 AM
LS Rogers Realty
LS Rogers Realty - Richardson, TX

You're on the right track. It's easy to lose focus of what's important. Makes for a sweet life. Good for you.

Sep 30, 2008 11:06 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Great post.  I can think of so much I am thankful for at this moment also. God Bless you and yours.

Sep 30, 2008 11:18 AM
Ann Allen Hoover
RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL
CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

I have recently started keeping a gratitude journal......I write something in it everyday.

Oct 03, 2008 02:08 AM
Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula
Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA
Realty Works Temecula

Gratitude, What a great idea, a gratitude journal...Such great comments, upbeat and thought provoking post!!

Oct 03, 2008 02:50 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Dave, this is just wonderful...something we should all do. I'm "grateful" for the reminder!

Later in the rain~Deb

Oct 03, 2008 03:12 AM
Dave Hamill
EXIT Realty Legacy - Prescott, AZ
Prescott, Arizona Real Estate

I've responded to most of you individually, but I just wanted to make sure you all know of my GRATITUDE toward you for partaking of my thoughts, and for sharing yours.  Best wishes for success in the future to us all!

Oct 03, 2008 04:11 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Dave, Cool post, as I do like positive posts like this. An attitude of gratitude will get you far in this world. Thanks for sharing... This would be a great addition to the Blogs Happen... group

Oct 03, 2008 08:28 PM
Joshua Frederick
Home Inspector for ASPEC Residential Services, LLC - Defiance, OH
Home Inspector in Defiance & all of Northwest Ohio

Thank you.  Seems like everyone leans toward the "bad" economy....  this post reminds us to appreciate the many riches we have, everyday.

Oct 03, 2008 11:17 PM
Michele Hess
Simply Staged Inc. - Rockford, IL
Home Stager Rockford - Simply Staged Inc

Dave, appreciative of your positive post.  A gentle reminder of what is truly important.  Thank you!

Oct 03, 2008 11:39 PM
Bill Gassett
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA
Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Dave in these troubling economic times it is always good to reflect on what we have and not dwell on the negative. I can see you are doing just that:)

Oct 06, 2008 10:45 AM
Cynthia Sulamo
Sulamo Appraisal Service - Folsom, CA

Thank you Dave for a great post and so timely.  We have so much to be greatful for and it is so easy to take it for granted.

Oct 06, 2008 11:28 AM