No matter how hard it may be with some things right now, there is always something to be grateful for in your life.

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At the christening, Michelle was also very relieved that the bottle actually broke. (Laughter.) And I know that she is so grateful to be part of the life of that Coast Guard cutter and its crew.

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But there are always things in life to be grateful for, no matter where you are.

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We have the choice to be grateful, choosing to be joyful, and seeing the color and light that blesses our life.

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Know who you are, be grateful for your strengths, and have the courage to acknowledge and implement an action plan on the areas of your life, both personally and professionally, that you want to change.

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