When I wake up in the morning and am refreshed and renewed from a great night of sleep and beautiful dreams, I will say thank you.

When I wake up in the morning and am visibly distressed from bad dreams and memories, I will say thank you.

When the roads are empty on the way to work, the trek is smooth, and the lights are green, I will say thank you.

When the lanes are crowded with commuters and a detour is ahead, I will say thank you.

When the air is cool and dry with a calm breeze, I will say thank you.

When my skin is dripping in the humidity and a breeze is just a wish, I will say thank you.

When my days are peaceful and boring and I cannot fill my time with anything productive, I will say thank you.

When weeks fly by and there is not enough time to get everything done, I will say thank you.

When friends are plenty and guest rooms have revolving doors, I will say thank you.

When I look at lists of those I love and am spurred to reach out because it has been too long, I will say thank you.

When there is plenty, and when there is not,

When I am understood, and when I am not,

When I am fulfilled, and when I am lacking,

When I feel confident, and when I feel less than,

When I am loved and appreciated, and when I am not,

When I fall short, and when I fall further,

When I am lovable, and when I am not so much,

I will say thank you for that grace that is greater, for the blessings that are endless, and for the sense to count it all.