Counting My Blessings

I recently read a blog about a family who lost their 4 year old little boy to cancer after a long and courageous battle. In thinking about their terrible and unimaginable loss, I've realized that I have no right to feel sad and complain about any aspect of my life. I am so incredibly lucky to have two healthy children. It's something I take for granted all too often, but tragically many others don't have that luxury. As I type this, the boys sit a few feet away, playing with their knights and castle. Every few minutes they quarrel over who has more weapons, who has more knights, etc... I know that many families who have lost children would give anything to have their children back, to hear them argue with their siblings, to hear them do or say anything at all. This Thanksgiving, I will focus on the many blessings I have, instead of feeling sad about the things and people I miss.