New Years Eve 2013

“How Lucky Am I”

By:  Janette Spencer Sprankle

On this New Year’s Eve

As I’m sitting in my house,
I think about the past year
And all I’ve shared with my spouse,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

Of course I have thought

What the New Year might bring,
Maybe some happiness and joy
When the bells at midnight ring,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

Sometimes I feel cold

As the furnace kicks on,
And as the fire in the stove is glowing
I start to feel comfy and warm,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

I have food in the fridge

I have clothes on my back
A roof over head
With a bed to lay down for a nap,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

 I know where my kids are

They are safe and sound,
Other folks don’t know
Where theirs can be found,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

I woke up this morning

With more health than not,
I feel abundantly blessed
Because there are those who did not,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

There is so much I’ve never

had to endure,
Like danger and battle
And all that’s unsure,
And I think,…..how lucky am I.

And so now with my heart

As it overflows with love and concern,
Are wishes for those in need
For blessings like warmth, love, homes and all that they yearn,
Because I think it’s their turn to say,……how lucky am I.

My prayer is for all Americans to spread love, affection and warmth around them and make it a point to SMILE!  Go out of your way to help those in need.  They may have nothing, but we have everything!  We have so much to be thankful for.  We need to appreciate what we do have and strive to make our country stronger and an even better place for our children and for our children to raise their children and grandchildren.  They are the future!

Happy New Year to all, from my home to yours!

Love to all,
Janette