An attitude of gratitude - February
 

An attitude of gratitude...

For the past 10 years or so - every morning, I've written down five things for which I am grateful. Most days it's easy. Some days, not so easy. But, it always puts things into perspective. No matter how good or bad things seem to be - there are always things to be grateful for.

Got five to start out February?

- a GREAT time with our family last weekend

- starting to hear better in one of my plugged up ears

- hearing the spontaneous laughter from my grandson

- willingness to try and doing well with my food while out of town last weekend

- friends, family, this site

Today, I'm grateful for:

Surviving my first day back at work after a year away from the classroom!
My bento box filled with delicious, low point food
My DH for driving 45 minutes each way to pick me up after work
Sausages
My lovely big ceramic water jug on my desk at work

Today I'm grateful....

That I survived another bout of depression on my rollercoaster.
That I went to the dentist and had my teeth cleaned last week.
That my sons are healthy and my middle boy got an attendance award last week for not missing any school, though he's home sick today.
That my husband and I are connecting again.
That I have homemade soup at home for lunch.

Wow (5) FIVE a day...everyday? Okay...do you do some repeats sometimes?

:cheer2: That my friend Geri called me and asked me to come and sit with her while she was having surgery.

:cheer3: My 941 payroll taxes were turned in on time!

:cheer2: Warmer weather...36 degrees! HOOT!

:cheer3: That I said NO today to Subway Cookies!

:cheer2: My new friend Heidi!

- willingness to try - stringing together many days of healthy living

- I got the invitation planned out for the silent auction fundraiser

- my comfy lazy boy chair and my comfy bed

- hope for my sister to get out of her horrible pain via her surgery today

- friends, family, this site, cell phone, internet, facebook

+ for a good night's sleep

+ for friends who gently tell me what I need to hear and who also turn to me for help

+ for a comfortable life where I have no material needs

+ for my faith and the grace it brings

+ for my continuing recovery

- That I woke up this morning a pound lighter!
- That I have a darling boyfriend that has been amazing helping me to lose weight.
- That I feel energetic, happy, ready to hit the gym then tidy up at home afterwards
- I feel so grateful that we are finally getting to go on holiday to Venice this weekend!
- I'm grateful to this site and everybody on it. I wouldn't have lost this weight so far without it :)

:cp: yesterday I made it to the post office before the deadline

:cp: 3FC

:cp: budget hearing success for dh

:cp: $$ to be able to pay bills

:cp: Colleen, John & Bessie

for my 3 beautiful kitties who love me even when I don't love myself
for my wonderful husband, ditto
for 30 Rock, which makes me hoot
for the half hour spent cooking, and reconnecting, with my husband this evening
for cous cous

- my sister got through her back surgery well. The doctor was pleased & felt he could address her two problem areas. It will be a long recovery - but, now there is some hope of her being out of chronic pain. I am so grateful.

- I stayed on my plan yesterday - my willingness to keep trying - I am grateful.

- my friend, Cathy Jo, is coming over for tea today.

- my son is doing well

- internet - such a wonderful way to stay in touch with people

- family, freinds, this site

Vibrant health, Improved finances, Being half-way through winter and anticipating the first stirrings of spring, litening to great music, our first choral practice for the Spring Concert is tonight....it is all good !

:flow1: The sun it OUT!

:flow1: A good nights rest.

:flow1: Actually focusing on work yesterday and getting some things done for Collen.

:flow1: New orders for Luna Promotionals

:flow1: The Shopper's Free Press

- getting through another weigh in day without overeating later on - that's 2 weeks in a row.

-- feeling well enough to work today

- talked to my sister yesterday - she sounds pretty good considering her major surgery

- I am still thinking about yesterday's sunrise - the whole sky was pink.

- friends, family, this site, internet, cell phones, facebook.

this is hard today...

- 3FC
- dh
- Colleen
- being at home
- Bessie

Whew...I made it

HI all. I am getting forgetful, I did it again so here are yesterday's and most of todays. I will post my last for today, tonight after my WI.

Yesterday:

Tomorrow I have the day off

Mali, my (DGS) had his first day of day care and he did fine

My daughter Ash is now happy

My daughter Morgan is making better decisions for her life

Daddy made good money yesterday

For the time I spent with my two youngest daughters last night just watching a movie together



For today:

I have a load of clothes in the washer

Thankful Daddy listen to me for change and is going to the doctor

My daughter is cooking dinner tonight

I having sushi for dinner with my two older daughters after WI

and the last I will post tonight after WI

Hugs love and blessings,:hug::hug:
Ags

:carrot::carrot::carrot:

Another good food and health day - I am so grateful.

My programs went well yesterday - I only coughed once. People were kind enough to help me get my 'stuff' in the center.

My sister is home from the hospital and is moving forward.

The weather report on TV - it's so nice to know ahead of time that we can have 9 inches of snow in the 36 hours.

My family, friends, this site, facebook, internet and cell phone.

Gratitude for today

• finally, some unscheduled time!
• feeling good again
• going to the gym this morning for a good workout for a change
• my bb (love gadgets)
• love of my husband who continues to stand by me even when I go through periods of food insanity.

Have a great day! :)

Gratitude for today

:bubbles: I didn't gain weight last week

:bubbles: Bessie, John, Colleen, 3FC

:bubbles: Ability 2 go with the flow

:bubbles: Pretty snow falling (I get 2 stay inside)

:bubbles: Sew day today!

Today I am thankful for
- my new granddaughter
- she is healthy after a few scary days
- my daughter is doing well
- my boss who let me have all the time off that I needed
- the fact that I ate reasonably well during this time. I was not really on plan but ate so much better than I would have in the past.

((What an awesome thread))

1. I'm thankful for having a great job and an amazing boss...
2. For the wonderful man in my life who makes me feel sooo loved..
3. For this site, that I just re-discovered, after being away from it for FAR tooo long!!
4. That I have the willpower to stick to plan...
5. And that my Saints will be in the superbowl on Sunday!!!

- I had another healthy day - I am so grateful.

- Watching the neighborhood children playing gleefully in the snow. It's kind of wet snow and good packing. I am so grateful to have children in our neighborhood.

- Being safe and warm during a big snow storm.

- My sister is home from the hospital and is doing OK after her surgery.

- My family, friends, this site, facebook, cell phones, internet.

Today, I am grateful for. . .
 

:dancer: A day at home
:dancer: An early dinner with my son this evening
:dancer: Time to work on my vacation photos
:dancer: Skype with my 4-month old grandson this afternoon
:dancer: Time to knit

Have a great day!

+ for a good night's sleep;

+ for the wonderful support from people from 3fc;

+ for the grace of faith;

+ that I live in a safe environment and have enough of pretty much everything for my needs;

+ for my friends;

+ for my ongoing, slow but sure recovery.

Today I am grateful that I survived my first week back at work after over a year away; for a great session at the gym this morning; for my DH who is chasing the kitten around the garden; for my new red pumps; for cocoa butter :)

Gratitude for today

:broc: The internet is BACK

:broc: Sewing yesterday

:broc: Mike stayed in TX (no travel worries this weekend)

:broc: Colleen is a GRANDMA!

:broc: Sunshine!

Accidentally posted on last month's thread, so here it is again:
• My good night's sleep
• Blue skies
• My new found ability to take long walks with no pain (this is HUGE)
• My beautiful body that has stuck with me all these years
• The nice comment that I was 'intuitive and empathetic' which I am not sure is true but it was nice to hear anyway

- another healthy day - I am so grateful for the willingness to keep trying

- it stopped snowing - 12 inches is quite enough.

- my son called to say hello - that always makes a mama happy.

- the food at our super bowl gathering has changed over the years - no longer a pig fest - but, sensible food choices

- ice and heat for my pieces and parts!

- my family, friends, this site, cell phone, facebook, internet

Gratitude for today

:val2: I am married to the most wonderful valentine in the world

:val2: No Super Bowl Party worries

:val2: Church with dh and mil

:val2: Sunday Paper

:val2: My dh doesn't complain about the "reorganizing" mess I have created!

Mr Kipling's 2.5pt Battenberg cake slices :D
This morning we finally did the 3-mile coastal walk that's right by our house
Aching muscles that remind me I had a good gym session yesterday
A cosy warm fire on a cold night
A good night's sleep

- willingness to follow my plan and stay in my calories yesterday (Super Bowl gathering) - I am so grateful.

- the snow has stopped for now

- ice and heat for my pieces and parts

- didn't cough during my sleep all night - still coughing on and off during the day, however.

- friends, family, this site, facebook, cell phone, internet

What I am Grateful For Today:

1. My 4-month old grandson and his mom and dad who I got to see and talk to on Skype yesterday morning. Love that little guy!
2. My younger son who will make a good decision without me worrying about it.
3. Dealing with emotional issues without food.
4. I feel warm and sheltered in my home.
5. Coffee (yum)

Have a great day!
Judy

Gratitude for today

My creative side :coolsnow:
Good nights sleep :coolsnow:
That I can stay home :coolsnow:
Friends & Family :coolsnow:
My laptop :coolsnow:

I am grateful that I have a plan and I plan to stick to it.

I am grateful that I have the tools available to me to be successful.

I am grateful that I slept well last night.

I am grateful for feeling supported right now.