prayer request

I received an email earlier tonight asking for prayers. The mother of a youth that went with us to Ichthus, passed away today suddenly. I didn't know the family but was told that the father is the Pastor of a local church and there were four children in the family. Please pray for the family at this difficult time. The other prayer request is for the mother of a girl I used to go to high school with. According to the email, the mother was riding her bike while on vacation and was hit by a car. She was then life-flighted with head injuries. Please pray for her healing and for her family.

After reading these emails, I became angry with myself. Here I am worrying about stupid things and becoming frustrated over little petty things, when there are four children without a mother and another family who are praying for their family member to recover. If nothing else, I need to stop and be thankful that I have a husband and children who are alive and fairly healthy. I need to be thankful that I have a roof over my head, even if it's not the most desirable home. I need to be thankful that I woke up this morning and can walk without a wheelchair or cane. I need to be thankful that I can see and hear and talk. I need to be thankful for the food I have, even if we've been eating a ton of grilled cheese sandwiches and peanut butter & jellys. I have sooo much to be thankful for!!