#there's a reason that in my 'rewriting fate' fic Lucy's mom is always harping on her being 'ungrateful'

[bluecatwriter]

"I must only try in the future to show that I am not ungrateful to God for all His goodness to me in sending to me such a lover, such a husband, and such a friend."

I am fascinated by the implications of the first part of this sentence—I think it hints a lot at the way that Lucy has been taught to view her own happiness, that she must be incredibly grateful for anything that goes well. And not just feel gratitude, but "show" it. I wonder how much of this was rooted in her family life growing up, the pressure to show clear and demonstrative thankfulness for anything good that she received.