Today I am grateful for....not being a refugee.
It would seem that today's photo of a drowned Syrian boy - shown widely in the media - has finally catalysed significant developments. Politicians appear to be concerned and are saying the right things about proposed actions...we shall see.
Meanwhile there are many charities that are taking donations to help those in this crisis situation. A spokesman for one of these charities said that the public have shown eagerness at finally being able to do something to help i.e. not with the apathy that the media is depicting. This is heartening...that people still care and respond. 
Certainly on Facebook (and of course, people who are 'friends' with me on there are a sub-sect and therefore possibly not typical) I get the impression that there's an outcry against callousness. Politicians will follow if they think there's votes in it.
We've had two generations since "there's no such thing as society". Maybe (just maybe) things are swinging back.
Yes, it is heartening.
Today I am grateful that someone has finally come into my life who truly appreciates me (with my various abilities) in the way that I have always wanted.....better late than never!
Congratulations:)
Today I am grateful for not being homeless.
I was reminded of this when donating items to the food bank in Waitrose. I was once street homeless for 6 months
as a teenager, through the winter - due to circumstance. I still recall being constantly cold, tired and hungry and
have enormous compassion for the homeless.