“There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.”

(Be thankful for your friends!)

Christa Brelsford was just a student trying to helping others. She was teaching illiterate adults in Haiti when the horrific earthquake happened. Her foot was crushed and later amputated.

When interviewed by Matt Lauer on The Today Show, he asked how she was handling the news of her amputation. She quickly answered, “I’m alive.” Matt was visibly moved by her amazing acceptance of her situation and her gratitude. Even in the midst of strife, she recognized that there is always something to be thankful for.

What are you thankful for? Who in your life makes it better just by being there? What things do you need to appreciate more and take for granted less?

Why not show a little girlfriend gratitude today? If you have Martin Luther King day off, why not go grab lunch with a girlfriend? Send an email to say hi and that you’re thinking about her. Post a photo of the two of you on your Facebook and tell her how beautiful she is.

It can be the bluest, blah-est Monday but today you can brighting up your world with an attitude of gratitude and some time with your girlfriends. Life really is better, together with your girlfriends!

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What if I’m grateful for food (just a little too much!)? (-:

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Speaking of being thankful, check out Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Also, Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life. As your girlfriend, we want you to be happy and have joy in your life!! Happy Monday!

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