by Stephanie C.
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May 28, 2007

I Can't Complain..Can You?

November 13, 2007 09:35 PM EST
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I woke up this morning with a roof over my head, a family that loves me, a job that I love, enough money to feed us, and friends that care about me. I can't complain.

I woke up this morning and I was able to walk with ease, breathe without a struggle, eat without assistance, and speak with clarity. I can't complain.

 I woke up this morning to a country that allows me to speak my mind, go out in public by myself, watch what I want on television, and vote for public officials. I can't complain.

I woke up this morning to a world that isn't perfect, that sometimes makes me sad and sometimes makes me laugh, to a world that has struggles. I can't complain.

 Can you?

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Comments: 19

Cheryl W. Nov 13, 2007, 9:40pm EST
We all are blessed. Thank you for the reminder....:)
penni d. Nov 13, 2007, 9:41pm EST
nope, not really...it is always a good day when your name is NOT in the obituary,lol
Rob Appell Nov 13, 2007, 9:46pm EST
That's a beautiful way to look at things. As bad as we may feel we have it sometimes; there's always someone out there who has it worse off than us.
Kay S. Nov 13, 2007, 9:46pm EST
Amen! Stephanie, I woke up this morning with all the same things. We don't have much but we share what we have because we are blessed to have it. We have enough to eat, a warm place to lay our heads at night, loving friends, families and even strangers who smile at us on the streets, the freedoms this great country offers us, and Christ in our hearts. With all of this, we do not even think of asking for more. Thank you for a wonderful article. You sound like a truly happy and grateful person.
Trish A. Nov 13, 2007, 9:56pm EST
I woke this morning glad to be alive.
Founding Editor Nov 13, 2007, 10:05pm EST
moonlit sky
quiet night
with no crickets
Kristy M. Nov 13, 2007, 10:08pm EST
Generally I would agree with you, but lately I've been complaining a lot about my sciatic nerve acting up so much during this pregnancy......however, I can't complain that I have a really cute physical therapist I see twice a week that gives good massages, lol.
Ann J. Nov 13, 2007, 10:09pm EST
When I awoke this morning,I wasn't hurting anywhere....For a moment,I thought I was dead.....lol
Carmen Y. Nov 13, 2007, 10:10pm EST
No, can't complain!
Connie C. Nov 13, 2007, 10:16pm EST
I have decided that if I wake up at all, everything is good.
Stacie N. Nov 13, 2007, 11:12pm EST
I am very blessed. My husband is going through a grueling medical treatment, but thank goodness we have access to health care! This experience has really made me appreciate everything we have.
Shannon W Nov 13, 2007, 11:24pm EST
Today was a little stressful but all in all, it was ok.
Elaine B. Nov 13, 2007, 11:35pm EST
I can't complain because I'm alive and well. I have a roof over my head, food to eat, and a job. I'm greatful!
Katherine M. Nov 14, 2007, 12:02am EST
No complaints now that I read this ... very well done!
Austin Cushing Nov 14, 2007, 1:25am EST
I'm behind on my rent, most of my in-laws hate me, I'm unemployed, I'm due to run out of money in a month, and I'm terrible at keeping friendships.

I woke up this morning to migraines and backaches that got worse throughout the day, I have a lousy cold, I ate one meal today, and I'm afraid to say what I think.

::wry grin::

I can complain.
Doris H. Nov 14, 2007, 8:29am EST
Well said Stephanie! No matter what our family is blessed and I am grateful for all.
Bundy P Nov 16, 2007, 7:26pm EST
I can always complain, but it does no good!
jeni e. Jan 8, 2009, 12:03am EST
Nothing to complain about.

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