Brian Tracy said it so well: "Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."

As a boy, my "current situation" was on the east side of London during World War II. Even my school was bombed; fortunately for us, it was at 5:30 a.m. We witnessed overhead dog fights as Spitfire fighter planes shot down Nazi V-1 rockets. Today, I am still full of gratitude for all the GIs who came through our village on their way to France to fight for freedom.

As an immigrant, I'm thankful for a Scottish employer, John Fergusson, who loaned me the money to come to the United States to continue my education. Imagine that! Loaning someone money to buy a one-way ticket to another continent. And I'm thankful to Dennis Ogle, a grocery store manager in Kansas City, who provided my first job within 12 hours of being in this country.

The attitude of gratitude - and the list goes on and on!

Thanks + Action = Gratitude. It's something we do. This month, show an attitude of gratitude once a day. It'll make your day, and others will be grateful to you.

As I celebrated my 76th birthday last month, I am so grateful that I have a church and community that still provides the opportunity to serve others.

So, this month, make a list, a list of people.