Are you grateful for the simple things

We never know the worth of water

till the well is dry.

~ Thomas Fuller

How true, how true. This quote reminds me of the faithful mother who labors diligently for the care of her family, never with complaint, yet also without praise, and keeps on loving and loving anyway. Her love and presence are often taken for granted because they are so reliable and ever-present. But if gone, they are sorely missed.

Or the humble worker in the office place that adds a special cheer and smile to the meetings she attends and the co-workers she passes in the hall. The smile and joy are taken for granted because they're always there. But one day, the worker moves on, and...suddenly, where's that bright smile we had come to expect!

It's right and well to acknowledge these niceties of life while we're experiencing them. They are gifts from above. We shouldn't wait until "the well runs dry" to notice their presence and appreciate the blessings they bring.

Perhaps, the more we notice now, the more we'll see and continue to see from now on!

Gratitude keeps the well full.