Being Thankful To Me Research Paper

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“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”-Oprah Winfrey. Being thankful to me means to be appreciative to others who have done generous deeds for you. As a somewhat wealthy kid, I never really understood the meaning of being thankful. However, that all changed while on my trip in Mexico. Hundreds of poor people lining the streets trying to provide for their families. Even children, probably ages as young as 4 to 10, all selling their favorite toys and food. Today I still remember their faces of delight even when they received as little as a quarter. I now know what it really feels like to give gratitude to others. I learned to be thankful for many …show more content…

My parents, my two dogs, my guinea pig, and, yes, my fish, are always there for me. First of all, they provide for me. I’m not talking about providing me with basic necessities like food, water, shelter, etc. I’m talking about providing me with love, care and so much more. My parents give up time for themselves to make sure I get loved and have a good education. They always miss me when I go away and ask how it was when I get home. My dogs, Reese and Shelbie, lick and jump on me when I open the door. My guinea pig, Twix, runs around his cage wildly an squeaks at me to pet him. My fish even swims around unlike usual when I see him. I am also thankful that my family are also by my side. Even I’m dealing with something tough, my parents always support me. My dogs curl up next to me when I’m upset. Lastly, I am thankful for my family because they teach me important lessons for life. My parents and pets want be to be the best person I can be, so they do this by teaching me important life lessons. Trying new things, don’t always follow the rules, and try your best are just a few of the many important lessons they have taught be. My family are my best supporters and I love and care about them so much. I really depend on them and if I didn’t have them, then I don’t know where’d I

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