The Best Day 

of My Life

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 a child how special he is,
and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply 
I care for them and how much they mean 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 the 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 give thanks 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.