I thought this an especially apropos thought after Floyd and the hectic back to school days. Lynn -----Original Message----- From: chris325@juno.com <chris325@juno.com> To<granny2Lynne@LORETTOTEL.NET Date: Thursday, September 16, 1999 10:16 AM Subject: Thank You, Lord >Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes, we have plenty of food to >eat. > >Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry, we have plenty of nice >clothes to wear. > >And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds; they were so >warm and comfortable last night with my loved ones in them. > >My thanks to you, Lord for this bathroom, complete with all the >splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory, they are so >convenient. > >Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs defrosting so >badly: it has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of cold >drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals. > >Thank you Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned today, it >has baked so many things over the years. > >The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs mowing, the >lawn that needs raking; we all enjoy the yard. > >Thank you Lord, even for that slamming screen door. My kids are healthy >and able to run and play. > >Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly >blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and shall do them >gratefully.