That Was the Day

   Yesterday I talked to myself about having an attitude of gratitude, and to remember that "this is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it".

   No all that sounded and felt real good as I went through my day, God has blessed me a lot, and I was happy to be grateful to Him for everything. Even when I lost a set at tennis, I still was filled with thanks, mainly because I could still get around the court and play.

   After I got home, Mayre (or Granny Lou to you family folks), got back from her errands, bringing the mail in with her from the post office. Now if I had a chance to ask everyone, what would you most not like to see in the mail, a letter from whom? Nothing can ruin a good day like a notice from the IRS, saying that I had make a calculation error on my 2009 tax return and I owed them $$$$$$$.

   Did I still sing the ditty? Well, maybe not right away, but as I looked at the notice and realized that they had made a mistake in their assumptions also, I could at least start to hum. Now all I have to do is get the documentation together, find a form to fill out, and return it a computer somewhere.

   In spite of the circumstances, that was the day that the Lord had made, and I can still rejoice and be glad in it.

   Today is one of those days, too, and also tomorrow, if only I can keep my attitude right.

   I sure hope the IRS does not want to fight about all this, that would be an attitude check for sure. But the little song would still be true.