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 totoday;

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, anda 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 miraculouscreations 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 a child how special he is, andI'll tell someone

I love just how deeply I care for her and how much she means to me.

Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don'thave 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!

By Gregory M. Lousig-Nont, Ph.D.