Grateful for the Blessings
By ddaguno
@ddaguno (3107)
Philippines
September 27, 2011 11:50pm CST
I am not rich but I am also not poor. Well, at least I don't feel poor, especially this past few weeks. 
I have resigned and given 3 months notice to my company so that there would be enough time for me to train my replacement and I recommended our receptionist who has been in the company longer than I have. They agreed with my recommendation and she has been sitting next to me for around 2 weeks now.
I know she has some money problems but I didn't know it was this bad. she has loaned money here and there and every payday nothing is left even for her food. So I share whatever food I have with her.
There are times when I feel that my salary is not enough but because of her situation my gratitude for the blessings I receive have doubled and I feel more blessed.
I hope it doesn't sound like I am gloating over other people's misery but I can't help but feel grateful. Do you have anything to be thankful for today? I sure hoe you do.
I have resigned and given 3 months notice to my company so that there would be enough time for me to train my replacement and I recommended our receptionist who has been in the company longer than I have. They agreed with my recommendation and she has been sitting next to me for around 2 weeks now.
I know she has some money problems but I didn't know it was this bad. she has loaned money here and there and every payday nothing is left even for her food. So I share whatever food I have with her.
There are times when I feel that my salary is not enough but because of her situation my gratitude for the blessings I receive have doubled and I feel more blessed.
I hope it doesn't sound like I am gloating over other people's misery but I can't help but feel grateful. Do you have anything to be thankful for today? I sure hoe you do. 2 people like this
8 responses
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
28 Sep 11
I can relate to you as I am now also resigning from my jib. Although my job did not make me rich, I am happy for what I have now. I can not say that financially I am stable for there's enough money to provide for food and other needs. I am feel I am too blessed for little things I have right now. I count my blessing not with the amount or quantity but the quality of feelings I got from having them. I thank God for this blessings.
@EdnaReyes (2622)
• Philippines
29 Sep 11
No, I think I have enough of teaching...if you can say that online job is a real job,then I am into it now.
I will stay home for the sake of my daughter and my health.
I will stay home for the sake of my daughter and my health.
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
29 Sep 11
it makes life so much lighter. i still have a lot of things that I wish I could buy and sometimes I still feel lacking but thanks to situations like these I feel like I have so many blessings and so many things to thank for. Thanks for saying that I'm kind bingskee but really, I'm just doing what any normal person would do
@ddaguno (3107)
• Philippines
29 Sep 11
it makes life so much lighter. i still have a lot of things that I wish I could buy and sometimes I still feel lacking but thanks to situations like these I feel like I have so many blessings and so many things to thank for. Thanks for saying that I'm kind bingskee but really, I'm just doing what any normal person would do
@veejay19 (3589)
• India
28 Sep 11
I too am not richbut my financial situation is precarious since my expenses are mounting day by day and are eating into my savings.I also do not have any income since i am retired since 1998.I am also disabled and permanently on a wheelchair since 1992.All these misfortunes should have made me depressed but strangely i am not.with all this i am always cheerful and look upon all these as a test from God.I know that his grace is upon me and he will never see that i am wanting.I may not be able to enjoy what normal people do but i am grateful to him for what he has given me.I know he will fulfil my basic needs and give me what i need and not what i want.
@snowhybiscuis (1882)
• Philippines
28 Sep 11
I am in the same situation as yours. There are so many poor people in our company. I tried to help those who are worthy of getting help. I believe that the reason why some people have more than others is because they are capable of sharing their blessings. So it is but natural to help those who are in need.
I am happy to have read your post. You are a good person and because of it, you are blessed.
I have resigned as well in our company. The difference is I have 6 months for the turnover. Right now, I have remaining 3 months to turnover properly. I'm glad that the person replacing me is more competent and kind as well.
Have a nice day!
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
28 Sep 11
That's very nice of you to recommend your company's receptionist. At least you can help her alleviate her sad situation now.
Sometimes, hearing others problem that we think is far greater than ours make us realize that we are still luckier. Thus, we thank God for it.
Good luck in your new endeavor my friend!
@Dominique25 (9460)
• United States
28 Sep 11
Yes there are many people who are in worse situations, situations that we can't even begin to imagine how aweful it would be in. So I'm always reminding myself that my life is really great. It's not only good but it's great. I'm safe and secure. I have a wonderful family. I live in a reasonable safe area where I don't have to overly worry about crime or violence. I have great friends who are always there for me when ever I need them. I have so many things to be thankful for.
@padu19 (1441)
• India
28 Sep 11
Hey that's great of you. Even I have felt so blessed in a few cases. I had been to visit an old age home few weeks back where a couple had come to meet those old people with their kids. They had two daughters, of which the youngest daughter was a special child. I was surprised to still see them taking interested in the old age home activities. 
The immediate thought that came into my mind was 'One needs to be blessed to be normal!'. 
Not sure how my parents would have suffered if I was not what I am now! I do not blame them though. But, it needs a lot of patience and maturity to handle such people.
The immediate thought that came into my mind was 'One needs to be blessed to be normal!'. Not sure how my parents would have suffered if I was not what I am now! I do not blame them though. But, it needs a lot of patience and maturity to handle such people. 
