The Best Day

Today, when I awoke,
I suddenly realized that this
is the best day of my life, ever!
There were times when I wondered
if I would make it to today; but I did!
And because I did I'm going to celebrate!
Today, I'm going to celebrate
what an unbelievable life
I have had so far:
the accomplishments, the many blessings,
and, yes, even the hardships
because they have
served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day
with my head held high,
and a happy heart.
I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts:
the morning dew, the sun, the clouds,
the trees, the flowers, the birds.
Today, none of these miraculous creations
will escape my notice.
Today, I will share my excitement
for life with other people.
I'll make someone smile.
I'll go out of my way to perform
an unexpected act of kindness
for someone I don't even know.
Today, I'll give a sincere compliment
to someone who seems down.
I'll tell my child how special she is,
and how deeply I care for her
and how much she means to me.
Today is the day I quit worrying
about what I don't have
and start being grateful
for all the wonderful things
God has already given me.
I'll remember that to worry
is just a waste of time
because my faith in God and his Divine Plan
ensures everything will be just fine.
And tonight, before I go to bed,
I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens.
I will stand in awe at the beauty
of the stars and the moon,
and I will praise God
for these magnificent treasures.
As the day ends
and I lay my head down on my pillow,
I will thank the Almighty
for the best day of my life.
And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child,
excited with expectation because
I know tomorrow is going to be
the best day of my life, ever!