Watching the video of the soldier captured in Afghanistan tonight made me really appreciate all the good things that God has done for me today.

Earlier today I believe my faith had degraded. I believe this because when this appreciation came tonight I felt it fill the vacancy.

I am grateful that I get to live in a nice, comfortable home.
I am truly grateful that I get to hear the laughing of my children and feel the warmth of their hugs.
I am grateful to be able to sit across from my wife and watch her blue eyes.
I am grateful that I got to listen to my Mom and Dad's stories about their childhood this weekend.
I am grateful for a cloudy day even though the rain missed us.
I am grateful that I got to go to a meeting and be of service.

Thanks be to God.