When my family of my youth lived together, I took it for granted.
When my best friend and I spent time together, I took it for granted.
When my days began and ended with basketball, I took it for granted.
When my grandma and grandpa just lived down the street, I took it for granted.
When my body was young and full of energy, I took it for granted.
When my knees were strong and unscathed, I took it for granted.
I often think of all the things and many more, I have taken for granted over the years, it makes me stop and think of all I have to be greatful for today.
I won't take today for granted, not the cozy house I live in, not the running vehicle I drive, not the love I have and feel for and from others, nothing will I take for granted today.
Each drop of rain on this wet cold day will remind me of all things I have, and will not be taking for granted. Not today.
I think we all have so much that we have taken for granted. Remember when we could workout for one day and see a difference?! Remember when we could play outside all day and not worry about bad things happening to us? I swear, I worry about Britney if she is not in the backyard. I was talking to Charlie today and he was telling me about some friends whose marriage is a difficult one. I know I take mine and his relationship for granted sometimes, how easy and fun it is most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI guess it's all perspective. I miss the carefree days of youth sometimes but my life is much richer now. I definitely don't want to take my life right now for granted, wishing it were how it used to be. I miss a lot from when I was younger. But I am so thankful for what my life is today.