Gratefulness

This morning as I was taking my shower, I realized I was grateful to God for so many simple things that I used to take for granted. They are the numerous things that I don't have while living in Lawra, Ghana. Oh, many are available in Ghana, just not where I live.   While in the United States, I have been grateful for:

 

~ hot and cold running water

~ stable electricity

~ drinking water from the tap

~ rocking chairs and recliners

~ very nice roads on which to drive

~ nice, clean rest areas while traveling

~ heath care that is easy accessible

~ no bugs at night while I am reading in bed

~ meat

~ worship in my heart language

~ grocery stores filled with familiar foods

~ Christian book stores

~ television

~ Christian radio stations

~ home delivery of mail

~ consistent telephone service

~ bacon

~ a variety of vegetables

~ easy banking without long lines

~ excellent Internet access

~ shampoo and conditioner

~ pump hand soap

~ decaf hazelnut coffee and hazelnut creamer

~ seasonal decorations

~ the ability to flush toilet paper down the toilet

~ garbage and recycling pick-up

~ Bible study books

~ wooden snack tables

~ fun dishes and coffee mugs

~ stamping/card making supplies

~ heat when it is cold

~ a/c when it is hot

~ machines that wash your clothes...no hand washing needed!

~ lack of okra