The word grateful can mean different things to different people and can be viewed in many ways.

warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful: dictionary.com

The key phrase here for me is benefits received because usually with being grateful, it goes with someone or something. For me, today I am grateful for second chances. I’m grateful in knowing that even though I’ve made mistakes in my life, things could be a lot worse.

I’m also grateful for friends and family too. I’m grateful for my son’s who love me unconditionally, as I am not perfect, but try my best to do what is best and right by them.