November | 2016 | leavingleavesineaves

I am Thankful for many things.
Many things many of us take for granted.
The fact that I can breathe and move without pain.
The fact that my body still serves me.
The fact that I do not have an incurable disease.
The fact that I am lucky enough to live in a house, not a shack, hovel, or box on a street.
The fact that my city is not being bombed.
The fact that I do not have to drive through checkpoints on my way to work.
The fact I don’t have to worry about road side bombs
The fact that my daughter is expected to and can go to school.
The fact that I do not have to defecate outside by the side of the road.
The fact that I do not have to worry about parasites in my drinking water.
The fact that I am fortunate enough to be able to afford food.
The fact that I do not have to show I am capable and trying to work to get food stamps from my government.
The fact that I have the freedom to speak against my government.
The fact that over two centuries ago the founders of this country thought a bill of rights was important.
The fact that no one in my immediate family has died from gun violence.
The fact that I happen to have chosen my life partner well, and that I had that choice and it was not forced on me.
The fact that the women in my life can chose what to wear on their heads or their bodies.
Lastly the fact the I am lucky enough to have my family and that I am fortunate enough to call you my friends.