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Taking a moment to reflect on the blessings I enjoy each day will remove hints of discouragement, discontentment, and self-pity.
In getting back to my gratitude report which was last posted in November, I need to remember how blessed I am.
Today I am grateful for how quickly I can do daily tasks because of the great inventions I have within reach. For this grateful report, I am counting these blessings:
24. My Mr. Coffee tea maker that completes 3 quarts in less than 5 minutes
25. An automatic dishwasher that spends 30 to 40 minutes washing all the food, grease, and liquid from our dishes, pots, and pans
26. A washing machine that takes 25 minutes to wash a load of clothes
27. A dryer that warms our clothing in about an hour
28. The microwave to defrost frozen meat in about 20 minutes
29. The crock pot that slowly cooks our dinner all day long
30. Reliable vehicles to get from place to place saving valuable time from walking or riding
31. My KitchenAid that blends the mix in about 3 minutes without constant attention
32. Light bulbs that illuminate my home at night while I work
33. Electric can opener that saves me energy from using a crank-handled opener
34. Cart on wheels to move many items from one place to another in few trips
Just using time savers for these few items, I save a minimum of 2 hours each day. My heart overflows with gratitude as I realize how much time I have saved by using these inventions.
Finding ways to get the job done in the least amount of time remains a favorite game. As I shave off time from one area, I can bank those minutes to spend more time with my kids while counting my blessings.
Question: For what are you grateful today? Please add your answer to the comments.