Yesterday a close friend reminded me of how grateful I am for blessings that far exceed any expectations I ever had. Her simple but eloquent words of thanks and wonder brought a sweeping feeling of wholeness and amazement.

            We can never out give God. I have tried on many occasions to count my blessings. I cannot do it. They are far too numerous. At one of the darkest moments in my life, I heard Dr. Robert Schuller say when I was visiting the Crystal Cathedral,  “Don’t count what you have lost. Count what you have left.” I am sure that I had heard that same message before without its meaning sinking in, but this time it buried itself in my conscious. I literally started trying to make a list and kept with my efforts for several days. The list got longer and longer. One blessing mentioned would lead to remembering two more. It was a good but futile exercise. I finally gave up with the list.

            “Thank you,” is a powerful message. Spoken to God, a spouse, a family member, a friend, a stranger or even an adversary, its message can cut through almost any situation. Today I was up earlier than usual. When I brought up my e-mail that had arrived over night, there was a beautiful “Thank you” note. What a wonderful way to start a busy day! I was ready to face the world.

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