“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”

Rather than wishing I had the money to go out to eat at any restaurant I want with Pierce tonight, I'm thankful for the family who knows we enjoy O'Charley's and indulged us with gift cards for Christmas.

I'm thankful for the bartender Cheq who knows our orders and will start pouring the beer and mixing the Sangria before we take our seats.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to relax with my husband, talk about things going on with the family, and "people watch" with him beside me.

I'm thankful for the routine which makes me comfortable and content.