So I am giving myself a limited time to see how many I can list. Then I shall continue later. The list is in no particular order, just a wandering brain.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR…
- my immediate family whom I love
- my cousins Donna and Holly because they are so supportive and I love them so
- my long time friends who know me as well as I know myself and I love them for that
- my extended family that loves me and whom I love
- the writing class that brought me amazing friendships
- the amazing friends I have kept from the class and love so much
- the deep love I will forever feel for my departed loved ones
- messages my departed family send to me
- my school friends who support me
- my work husband who I have worked with for 26 some odd years
- my dog and all the dogs I have been privileged to have in my life
- my chiropractor who has helped me heal my body
- my acupuncture doctor who has allowed me to walk again
- my orthopedic shoes and insoles that mean I am not using a cane
- my medical doctor who is also a friend
- my therapist who has changed my life
- my life coach who is improving my life
- my Tuesday night friends who have walked the walk
- my appointments that keep me healthy
- my need to grow and change
- the sadness slowly leaving my body and mind
- my body that makes me a morning person who wakes in a good mood
- my commitment to my blog
- my writing in journals
- my home that makes me happy and protects me
- the changes I have made to my abode that has made it my home
- my sentimental few pieces of jewelry
- my employment that allows me to do a job I love
- my students who keep me sharp
- my lessons that I still enjoy creating
- my custodian with whom I always share a morning conversation with
- my commute to work that often lets me see the sunrise
- the rain that our area needs but that means kids inside all day
- the daily cheerful greetings from my students
- my classroom that is my home away from home
- the music floating up from the high school band as they practice
- listening to the rain hit the tin roof while I sit on my swing outside
- the beautiful snow on the mountains I can see from my home
- the fact that there is no snow on the ground where I live
- the sunshine returning for a few days
- my internet connection that allows me to stay connected to others
- my TV and the few shows that matter to me
- my phone and the fact that I can keep close to those I care about
- my books all over my home and my taking time to read them
- my cards that I enjoy collecting and sending
- my sewing room and all my fabric and my ability to create things
- my scrapbooking room and all my supplies and my love of recording memories
- my balcony that gives me a beautiful view of my area
- my attic that allowed me to store tons of stuff and now is almost empty
- my art that gives me pleasure
- my ability to make food that keeps us nourished
- the smells of fresh baked cookies, bread, and popcorn
- a really good hamburger
- dark chocolate in any form
- the fact that my spouse loves to BBQ
- my health not being as bad as it was before
- medications that allow me to function
- my new glasses that allow me to see properly again
- my old car that still runs well
- my gardens that connect me to the earth
- the time I get to spend outdoors when it is not too cold outside
- my bowling ball garden that makes me smile
- my tchotchke collections that bring me joy
- my DVD retirement collections
- my family photos that connect me to my personal history
- my sleep number bed that responds to my aching body
- my yard art that makes my home uniquely mine
- my many places to rest and relax in my home
- my memories of travels to Australia and New Zealand
- my memories of taking middle school kids to England, France, Italy, and Greece
- my memories of trips with my spouse to Sweden, Canada, and Ireland
- my spirituality and the connection I have with the universe
- watching beautiful sunsets from my sofa
- my work at purging and cleaning clutter from my home and life
- my ability to pay my bills on time, which was not always the case
- my no longer hating to do dishes, real growth for me
- my love of Mexican food and Italian food
- my ability and desire to help others in need
- long summer days that allow me to stay out in the sun for a long time
- the enjoyment I get from thrift store searches
- the fact that I have learned to limit my purchases at thrift stores
- my ability to speak with strangers and make them laugh
- the lessons I have learned about trying to always smile at people because they usually smile back
- the lessons I have learned about being grateful for the things in my life
- the fact that I have learned that there are way too many good programs being offered on line and I can’t respond to all of them
time for bed…