Life Lessons

My parents always tell me to be happy with what you have. When I was younger, I sometimes would want a new toy, or whatever other kids had at school. I remember complaining and being annoying to my mom and dad. They always remind me that there are people out there who don't have a home to live in, or food to feed their family. I volunteer at the food bank now, every other Wednesday, and there are a surprisingly large amount of people that come in to get food to feed their family.

I see now how lucky I am, to live in a house and have food at the table to eat. I never waste any food, even if I'm full, I finish it. (Or just put it in the fridge.) Some people don't realize that there are people that are sleeping outside in freezing temperatures, and worse. The main lesson is, be grateful for what you have; don't take things for granted.