He yelled gleefully, "I got new underwear!"
The little boy and his sister were being guided into their daycare center and each grasped a plastic shopping bag. I passed them after leaving my own child and his smile was radiant as he shared his good news.
Why aren't we all so joyful about the small things that grace our lives? Truthfully, I feel pretty happy when I get new underwear myself, but I never think to tell anyone, least of all a complete stranger, "I got new underwear!"
How would I feel if I shouted about each of the gifts I have been given with pure wonder and gratitude?
I got two kids!
I got a husband!
I got health!
I got a job!
I got a full tummy!
How would the world feel if that little boy and I were just part of a crowd? What if everywhere you heard, "I got new underwear!"
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