Being Grateful For What You Have Novels & Stories

Maybe that's the reason kung bakit sobrang gaan pagdating sa akin ng mga sinasabi niya. "I'm grateful for you and your son, Tita. I'm sorry po kung nakakarating sa inyo on how bad our family situation is." Umayos siya ng upo at humarap ng mabuti sa akin. She gave me her warmest smile before holding my hand. "Sometimes, people get caught up in their routines, and they forget to cherish the moments that matter most. But remember, you have the power to create your own memories and make this time of Christmas special in your own way."

Why am I going to be grateful? Alana sighed. Bumangon siya at pilit na pinabangon din si Aurora. Pinaupo niya ito sa kama at hinaplos ang pisngi nito. “No matter what happens in your life, you should still be grateful. Your mother… your mother may… may have left you but you still have a father. He’s still here, he’s still here and taking good care of you. You still have your brother with you. Your grandparents, too. You should not focus on the bad things in life, baby. Because that will make you sad even more.”

Sa lahat-lahat ng aking nagawa. I’m sorry for the times I ignored you. It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? I’m sorry for only talking to you when I need help. I am sorry I am not more grateful for your gifts. It seems all I can see is what I am lacking. I am sorry for not giving you thanks every day. Sure, some days are hard. Some days I feel like there is no light. But I have a roof over my head, a family that loves me, and food on my table. I’m so blessed, and I am sorry for not realizing that enough.

Nagsalita ito sa matigas na ingles. “People who are used to eating for free don't know how to appreciate things. When we eat out, we have to pay for the food. The housekeeper who cooks at home also gets a monthly salary. Someone cooks a meal for you, and it's so delicious. Instead of being grateful, you think others are exaggerating. You're ungrateful.” Si Yoseff, na biglang natawag na walang utang na loob dahil lang sa isang kaswal na komento, ay natigilan at bumaling kay River, "Ganoon ba kaseryoso 'yon?"

natatawang sabi ni Alexa. Sumimangot si Ada. “Ah, so ganyan ka na pala ngayon. Nagpapasalamat lang naman 'yong tao.” “You know what, there's really no need for a long appreciation speech. Knowing that you're being being grateful is more than enough. Okay? What are friends for?” Tinitigan ni Ada ang kaibigan. Sumeryoso na ito at mukhang nagsasabi talaga ng totoo. Wala ng halong biro. Pero hindi siya umimik at nanatiling nakasimangot.

I am freaking happy ngayong mayaman na ako at mas lalong sasaya ako kapag mas lalong yayaman ako! Dahil nabibili ng kayaman ang freedom na hinahangad ko! Kaya akong protektahan ng pera at protektahan ang future ko! Hindi nabibili ng pera ang kasiyahan? Pagmamahal? Kayang- kayang bilhin ‘yun ng pera! Dahil sa panahon ngayon, lahat ng satisfaction, gratitude pati pagsagot ng problema ay nakaikot sa pera!

Nakakangawit man ngunit ang pangyayari sa araw na ito ay paulit-ulit kong hihilingin na maulit. Hindi ako pinalaking maambisyon sa mga material na bagay. I was raised contented with the things I have possessed but this thing is one of the millions that I pray to happen when the Lord has permitted. This experience has let me realize while riding above. That His creation is no beautiful than other things in this world. Lumaki ako sa lugar na puno ng gusali, usok at iba pang bagay na nagmula sa tao ngunit hindi maaaring ihambing ang kagandahang dulot ng kalikasan. And it made me appreciate the serenity that the nature can offer.