Day 171 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness

Another month in 2022 is in my rearview mirror on my road to express thankfulness. This adventure sometimes becomes a challenging task, but I’m discovering so many things to be thankful for each day. Focusing on the positive despite all the tragedy in the world makes me happy. It motivates me to work toward a positive change and being grateful drives away fear. I can see so many potholes in the road, but I start my day searching for the blessings in my life. These events or things might seem small and insignificant, but they add up to a giant pile of happiness at the end of the road. I am inviting you to come along for the ride. Why don’t we all travel the road of gratefulness in June? This post covers day 171 of my 365 days of thankfulness.  

Day 171 of my 365 Days of Thankfulness

On day 171 of my 365 days of thankfulness, I am grateful that we missed running over every member of the raccoon family that darted into the street in front of us. I don’t know why this gang of raccoons decided to run across the street. Rooster counted six of them, all running in the same direction in front of our car. I figure they were on their way to loot and pillage the trash cans in the neighborhood on our left. He slammed on the breaks to avoid hitting them. Thanks to Rooster’s quick thinking, I am grateful that not a single raccoon life was lost.

This old lady is concerned about raccoon safety.

This old lady has learned thanksgiving is a matter of choice. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Even in dark places, it is good to seek the light. My blessings may not be the same as yours because I’m old. I bet if you dig deep, you can come up with something to be thankful for today. Don’t neglect to see the good things before your face because you hear the world is falling apart. Let me tell you a secret. The world always falls apart when you focus on the doom and gloom. You won’t always find thankfulness an easy road, but it’s an adventure we can all take together. What are you thankful for today? Leave a comment, and bless my heart. I  am not being sarcastic when I say that. I could use the encouragement as much as the next person.

Who is Molly Shea?

Molly Shea is an accomplished fictional short story writer from Indiana who writes short stories and novels about a fictional town called Tecumseh.  To read more of her short stories and adventures, click here.