Putting things in perspective

Today, I am babysitting for a friend and I found this posted up on the side of her fridge:

Thank you, God, for this sink of dirty dishes, we have plenty to eat.
Thank you for this pile of dirty, syinky laundry, we have plenty to wear.
Thank you for this stove that absolutely must be cleaned today, it has cooked many memorable meals.
The whole family is grateful for the carpet that needs vacuuming, we all enjoy rolling around and playing together on it.
Thank you even for that slamming screen door, the kids are healthy and able to run and play.

The presence of all these chores awaiting me reminds me that You have richly blessed us. I will do them cheerfully and gratefully.

hmmmm...I believe a little less grumbling is in order, especially since my husband isn't fighting cancer like hers is and I only have one quiet, immobile baby instead of two little ones...

Please remember Devron and his family in your prayers.