Quotes About Gratitude

Every American must feel a thrill of pride and gratitude in the thought that his country is the refuge of the oppressed, . . . and however wretched be the material offered to him from the refuse of other nations, he accepts it with generous hospitality.

I thank God for Closed Doors

The grass may be greener on the other side but the the water bill is higher.

The greatest gift I've ever been given is to be able to take care of my beautiful, amazing mamma—the strongest Root Person in my life.

when it comes to Root People, this is what I've learned along the way: They are here to help you, but in turn, like the roots of any tree or plant, they need to be nourished, too. Water them with love, appreciation, gratitude, and generosity. They want the best for you, and if your heart is open, you'll want the best for them, too.

Focus on one step at a time. Be grateful for how far you've come. Thank God for where you are. Keep going.

I am who I am today because my mama mama'd me.... Every accolade I get, every accomplishment I've achieved, all my iconic moments and catchy coined phrases (Smize, boo!) are because of her. I am her creation. Her FrankenTy.

Sometimes I wish I could tell my younger self that. That it didn't matter. That the body I had then carried me up hills at Cross Country meets and through the water during the painful last lap at a swim meet, and that it should be celebrated instead of being picked away at and filled with hunger pangs. I should have gotten both the popcorn and the box of candy at the movies that night, instead of slipping away at a Diet Coke from the concession stand.

To be satisfied with what I have. Not to postpone things. That life is fragile.

There was a beauty to quiet collective activity that she would never take for granted.

May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

If we spend our time with regrets over yesterday, and worries over what might happen tomorrow, we have no today in which to live

Faithful friends are gifts from heaven: Whoever finds one has found a treasure.

Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store nor under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends.

A good memory is one that can remember the day's blessings and forget the day's troubles

Friends are kisses blown to us by angels.

Volunteers are not paid -- not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.

Riches are not from abundance of worldly goods, but from a contented mind.

A secret of abundance is to stop focussing on what you do not have and shift your consciousness to an appreciation for all that you do have No limit people are so in charge that theycan trust their instincts, be childlike, be creative and do anything that makes sense to them.

Don't grumble that roses have thorns, be thankful that thorns have roses

Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them.

Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.

Do not worry about whether or not the sun will rise. Be prepared to enjoy it.

One day at a time--this is enough. Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering