It’s All About Gratitude Bloghop
Today, I'm participating in the All About Gratitude Blog Hop hosted by SA Larsen.
There are so many things I am grateful for – my family, my friends, the talents God has given me… and for all of you. I wish I could give each of you a big hug to let you know how much I appreciate your friendship and support!
Gratitude is such an important virtue. To quote Steve Maraboli, "If you want to find happiness, find gratitude." It's so important to recognize that you are where you are in life, because of all the people and blessings that are in it!
What has gratitude done for you?
Now for the story:
My nine-year-old son was reading an inspirational book for kids. "Mama, listen to this," he said as he read from the book. "You can do anything you want. There are not limits to the possibilities..."
He stopped to think. "Mama, do you know what I'm doing to do?"
"No, Bubba. What are you going to do?"
"I'm going to be a scientist and travel to Mars."
"That sounds pretty good."
"What are you going to do, Mama?" he asked.
"The laundry!"
Loved your story! Your son sounds a lot like my 9 year old. I also loved your quote--which is so true. When I'm grateful, I can't help but be content.
ReplyDeleteI bet you have quite a few stories of your own!
DeleteAmbitious lad!.
ReplyDeleteUplifting post today Sherry, and helpful reminder. Hmmm. yeah I've a lot to be grateful for. I must say it more often
It's been said when life throws you lemons, make lemonade. But sometimes, if i'm in a mood, I feel like saying .. hey I actually like Oranges! :)
Haha! Then I'd guess you'd make orange juice.
DeleteFunny answer!
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful for all my friends.
Me, too!
DeleteYours sounds way less fun and dangerous to
ReplyDeleteMy ambitions are so adult-like. ;0)
DeleteGreat story, regarding gratitude I remember this quotation.
ReplyDelete"Todays gratitude buys you tomorrows happiness.
I am grateful for good friends and my family here on blogline.
Yvonne.
We certainly have a wonderful blog community here!
Deletehahahaha that's so cute and true of us all---we do the laundry so our kids can dream :)
ReplyDeleteYes. It's good to be a kid!
DeleteGratitude has kept me humble...grateful for friends and family.
ReplyDeleteSo much laundry, so little time (-: Some days I want to do like my teen son and mix all the colors together and wash them.
I've actually done that - and regretted it! ;0)
Deletea bear hug returned :)
ReplyDeleteAww. Thanks, Dezzy!
DeleteGod-given talent - I like that, and it is well-worth being grateful for it. There's not enough gratitude in the world.
ReplyDeleteI think there would be a lot more happiness if people had grateful hearts!
DeleteIf you play your cards right, maybe he'll take the laundry to Mars with him. :)
ReplyDeleteHa! Wouldn't that be nice? (I'm sure he'd hook up with a bunch of aliens, and they'd have laundry for me to do!)
DeleteHahaha...cute story! Children has big dreams! Very sweet.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if he'll be the first man on Mars. ;0)
DeleteAhh...the joys of motherhood to be grateful for. LOL I loved this! Thanks so much for participating in my hop to recognize gratitude. I really appreciate it. I have a gift for you over on my site. Feel free to stop over anytime!
ReplyDeleteSheri at Writer's Alley
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Thanks for hosting this lovely blog hop! I'll stop by your site.
DeleteSherry, don't you just love the things your kids come up with?! My sons are a little older, but still never fail to shock and awe me--in good ways. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what kind of shocks he's going to give me as a teenager!
DeleteYou have to keep those kids in clean clothes. I used to wash load after load. Now, laundry is so simple.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Laundry is a never-ending job. Sometimes I long for the days when it was just me in my little apartment. But then I think, this is just a short chapter in my life. I should enjoy every minute of it - even when I'm doing laundry!
DeleteLoved the story! Yes, it always seem to be about the laundry!!
ReplyDeleteNice to "meet" you--and thanks for stopping by my blog also for this blog hop.
Always lots of laundry at my pad! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteLaundry has to get done even when going to Mars
ReplyDeleteYes. I hope he can do his own laundry by the time he goes to Mars!
DeleteLOL No matter what else we have planned, there's always going to be laundry!
ReplyDeleteThat's for sure!
DeleteYou're absolutely right. Gratitude is so important.
ReplyDeleteNow I'M going to go do the laundry! lol.
Haha! Have fun!
DeleteLoved your story about your son! A mother's work is never done!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so important to be grateful! Great post!
You are right. A mother's work is never done!
DeleteBeautiful story. Kids always aim high but we think of our daily works.
ReplyDeleteToo bad adults have to be so practical!
DeleteAmazing goal by Bubba!
ReplyDeleteNas
Now let's see if he achieves it!
DeleteHi Sherry - it's just so wonderful they can have such brilliant imaginations .. yeah take us to Mars without the laundry!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy him .. cheers Hilary
Yes. I vote that Mars is a no-laundry zone. And I'm going on the first rocket up!
DeleteWhat a pity I didn't know about that blog hop before. Fun idea.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a nice blog hop!
DeleteI think my gratitude dovetails with your story.
ReplyDeleteI'm grateful that I had the chance to pretty much do what I wanted to when I was a little boy (hmm. I'm a little man NOW). I'm grateful that it ultimately gave me the family I have. And I'm grateful that, somewhere along the way, I was taught how to tell people stories about my life.
I'm also grateful that they invented Lite Beer.
Although that last one probably doesn't sound as noble.
Ah. But Lite Beer is certainly a good thing! So it is noble to be grateful for it. ;0)
DeleteLaundry - Mars....tomato tomahto :)
ReplyDeleteRight. Same thing. ;0)
DeleteAhhh, the laundry. Always clouding up those dreams....
ReplyDeleteI think adults need fairy godmothers to do the laundry. That way we can still dream!
DeleteHee hee. No limits to doing laundry? Yup, that sounds about right in my house, too ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's unbelievable! I couldn't even imagine what it would be like in a house with 12 kids!
DeleteThere are days when laundry has no limits! Your stories are always so cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Deanie!
DeleteYes! I love it. I've always been a believer that you make your own destiny. Gratitude really does lead to happiness. Every time I start to get down I have to remember to stop and count my blessings.
ReplyDeleteSo true!
Delete... and I believe him Sherry... you should too!
ReplyDeleteAn attitude of gratitude is the way to go!
Do you think there'll be laundry duty on Mars? Just a thought. Maybe not. Clothing will be highly advanced... not fabric-based as we have it now...
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I hope Mars is a laundry-free zone! All laundry should go to Jupiter. The Jupitians (Jupiterians?) can take care of it. ;0)
DeleteThat last line cracked me up! Really love that quote you shared. :)
ReplyDeleteYour son is too funny. I am grateful each day for the beauty in nature I see and for being here to enjoy each moment. I am so lucky for my friends, family, and the bloggers I have met. Life is good! :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Lovely post about gratitude. It made me pause for a bit and reflect on it. Haha! Laundry is limitless for sure. :)
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