Gratitude

It seems that a little cat has made me recognize the need for God and gratitude. Last night fatcat Zena was missing for 2 hours. She never stays out that late and I walked the neighborhood, calling for her, asking neighbors and nothing! Then when I had locked up for the night, there she was on the front step! I had pictured her flattened in the street(she isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer) but there she was. I thanked God many times for sparing her because she and her sister are my family. They live with me and keep my blood pressure down (usually).
We take things and family for granted until one day--they are missing. Lord, help me to live in the present and be grateful for all You have given me to make my life more enjoyable and meaningful.