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Old 02-01-2012, 07:06 AM   #1  
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Default *** An Attitude of Gratitude - February 2012 ***

Here we go with a new month of things to be grateful for. Come and join us.
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No matter what is happening in your life. . . lots of good things or not so good things . . . there are always things for which you can be grateful. Knowing this helps put life into perspective.

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Studies show that this daily task can have a positive impact in your life.
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Today I am grateful for

+ Joanne who programmed my stove thermostat so well - nice and warm in here at 6 a.m.

+ a day with no interruptions yesterday - I got a lot done

+ Danny worked me in for a haircut Thursday morning

+ Cathy (my cousin), my sister Joan and I are going to have a girls' weekend on the 10th

+ yesterday's food was good and right on plan

+ January is done and February is one month closer to spring

+ the freezing rain seems to have skipped us so far

+ three more hours or less should finish that quilt top

+ a day ahead to finish up some niggles and read
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Ruth... thanks for getting us started! I've been out of town and limited access to a computer.

Stepmom's surgery went well

getting to see my wonderful cousin

my supportive dh

I am eating healthfully even though I am away from home

good weather for traveling

my sister got her paperwork in on time

friends, family, you all, cell, fb, internet, music

a reliable car

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- Rachel is doing well after her shoulder replacement surgery.

- willingness to try

- I've learned new things about my cousin

- the last time I visited with Aunt Mackie - she knew DH and me. We talked about times together. She was having a 'good day'.

- family, friends, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cellphone, music

- Meghan is using good sense as she seeks answers to her breathlessness. Little Pink is doing fine.
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+ another quiet and restful day - much needed

+ the weather looks good for the next two weeks - slightly above normal and no more ice predicted

+ haircut today which always gives me a lift

+ simmered chicken stock overnight and the house smells wonderful

+ finished the January quilt - February's will not be as complicated

+ weather looks good for lunch with Cheryl tomorrow
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- Rachel is doing well

- DH saw Aunt Mackie - she knew him. She told him how much she loves us.

- talked with my sister

- a mild winter

- my family, my friends, YOU ALL, internet, fb, cellphone, music

- such a warm, toasty blanket
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+ sunshine today - makes such a difference

+ Disney crawled onto my lap last night - after three years, she is relaxing and knows this is her "forever" home

+ slept right through the night - I hope this continues

+ good haircut and minor shop in town yesterday

+ fixed the off-track sliding door easily

+ desk progress

+ lunch with Cheryl, Vestry meeting and then dinner with the gang - a good day ahead
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- knowing someone like our former neighbor of 23 years was a wonderful blessing... Rest in Peace to our dear friend, Lowell.

- checked out my rash - nothing major... YAY

- such mild weather... all the neighbors gathered outside while the children played at the end of the cul-de-sac. It was so nice.

- new neighbors have such a cute little dog.

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cellphone, music

- blood pressure better

- having enough for now...
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+ a wonderful meeting and dinner last night - I do love our Church group

+ managed the ice on the way into the farmhouse with the aid of my trust YakTracks

+ nice lunch with Cheryl at a new restaurant yesterday - looking forward to getting to know her better

+ Donna renewed her gym membership for another 3 months - I was worried that she could not afford it

+ at the gym yesterday, my PT showed me that my knee flex HAS improved

+ butterscotch squares were a hit at dinner last night - I should patent the recipe

+ Greg suggested I use my heat gun to get rid of the ice on the deck steps - who knew?

+ no "must dos" today
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Today I am grateful for my motivation, which is very strong today! I feel like I can accomplish anything today!!!!!
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Healthywannabe - that's a GREAT gratitude!

- grateful for the willingness to try

- Rachel is doing very well after her shoulder replacement surgery.

- a pretty new bamboo plant

- looking forward to getting together with friends to watch the superbowl (commercials)

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cellphone, music

- my sweet Mama - she is trying to be as independent as possible.

- I love my heating pad.

- mild weather

- more and more dresses are fitting again.
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+ another day without freezing rain! What a mild winter fro these parts!

+ Marnie popped in for tea with her 7 month old bulldog. Doggie playtime was just amazing with my two small pooches. I wish people got along that well!

+ nice easy dinner with friends last night - an early St. Patricks Day as they are going south

+ got nothing done yesterday but am fine with that

+ found one last Florida grapefruit

+ lots of laughter at coffee at the Diner yesterday with no gloom and doom stories

+ feeling renewed and ready to tackle personal renovation once again
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-everyday is a new day with endless possibilities

- fun last night

- my glitch with FB last night was gone this morning.... just turned it all off

- eyes wide open

- funny commercials.. very entertaining during the Super Bowl. The football game was exciting too.

- friends,family, YOU ALL, music, fb, internet, cellphone

- my comfy Lazyboy chair

- Rachel is doing so well.

- willingness to plan and try again

- my pretty blue cellphone... great color.... blue anything is my favorite
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+ Monday was a day of accomplishments but I didn't check in here

+ the ice is now all gone from the deck stairs - the sun and I worked together

+ my "Africa" quilt is now ready for binding and is gorgeous!

+ tidied the storage room upstairs yesterday - things look very good in there

+ my PT is revamping my exercise routine to be easier on my poor knees

+ the remote now works perfectly on controlling the heat in the back room

+ Donna comes to clean today AND Thursday - spring cleaning has begun!

+ we are back to normal weather today after breaking records yesterday - cold is healthier
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- spent time with Aunt Mackie yesterday afternoon. She is in hospice. She was having a good day. We talked about many things. I am glad we had that time together.

- Mary Kay's dad passed away. No more pain. I am glad it was a swift goodbye. Grateful for hospice.

- mild weather

- friends that care

- so many fun children in our neighborhood - I love to hear them playing outside.

- friends, family, YOU ALL, cellphone, fb, internet, music

- my trusty heating pad
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