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 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! 

Unknown Author