I am thankful...

That my mortgage is too high, because I have the means to pay it.
That my job is stressful, because it provides steady pay.
That I have a car payment, because I can afford a car.
That my child has a chronic health condition, because I have access to extraordinary care for him.
That my wife bitches at me for leaving my dishes in the living room, because I know how much she loves me.
That my mother in law constantly nags, because she has the best of intentions.
That I am overweight, because I have an abundance of food at my disposal.
That I hate taking my kid on Tower of Terror, because I have the means to take him to Disney World.
That my father has become a recluse with his partner, because he finally fell in love again.
That I hate the country in which I live, because I am allowed to say that I hate my country.
That I own too many books, because books are not banned.
That my children have too many toys, because we can provide them with all their material wishes.
That sitting causes me pain, because I am not on my feel all day.
That my child never stops talking, because my child can speak, and I can hear him.
That I spend too much time on the internet, because I have people to talk to.
That my cat pukes on the living room rug, because I know the love of a pet.
That I have enemies, because it means I stand up for myself.
That I can never stop thinking, because I have access to knowledge.
That I cannot get married to my partner, because I cannot be stoned for being gay.
That Florida has another republican governor, because we were allowed to vote on our leadership.
That I am in constant pain, because I have options to control it.
That I don't believe in god, because there is no state mandated religion.

I am thankful... that I have problems, challenges, worries, fears... because I don't have an every day fight for survival, or a life dictated by others, or the fear or persecution, or a hunger I cannot fill, or a child I cannot care for, or a family that doesn't care.

Yes, I am thankful for my problems. Because I have such abundance that I can focus on the trivial things in life.