I just want to be thankful, for so much you’ve given me
Even when I ache all over, from catching cold’s misery
There are blankets to cover me, when shivering from the cold
So many people have nothing, not even a sheet to fold

I am just so thankful for medicine to alleviate pain
And a roof to cover me from the cold and driving rain
Water is coming from everywhere, my eyes, nose and pores
So many people have nothing, no money, food or stores

Lord, help me to be just thankful, even when feeling so bad
You are always there for me, in the good times and the sad
If anything is noble or true–I will think about such things
Content to follow You always, no matter what life brings

Debbie Furey
December 26, 2019

Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:8-19

	I wrote this when suffering from a bad cold, cough and sore throat.  I chose not to feel miserable and tried to think of all the things I was thankful for.