An attitude of gratitude - Month of April
 

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.

Please feel free to join in. It feels good! :)

Studies show that this daily task can have a positive impact in your life! :)

Cheryl - your daily post of your gratitude for indoor plumbing is inspiring me to remember to be grateful for the things I take for granted.


- two sane food days - I am grateful

- got my hair colored yesterday... looks so pretty. I love that I go to the salon at my mom's senior apartment. I love hanging with mom and her friends there

- inspiration from reading positive things

- my friend got a new kitty - Ginger - a cute tortie

- the daily paper on the front steps in the morning

- my family, my friends, YOU ALL

- water heater

Yes, I need to be grateful for the "taken for granted" things in my life like:
- an attractive and comfortable house
- my reliable Ford Focus which has earned a paint job
- fun and supportive friends
- well behaved and loving dogs
- Spring which always comes
- being able to splurge once in a while - I bought tulips yesterday
- living in this safe and beautiful part of my country

* Willingness to try
* Our wellness center where I can have gym quality workouts cheap
* Local strawberries are in!
* I get to see my grandbaby tomorrow
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, 3FC, Cell phones and Internet

~I am grateful for fabulous dental insurance. I recently found out I have to get a crown, and would not have been able to afford it without the insurance.

~I am grateful for my daily walks and dinner with my parents. I've never felt closer to them than I do now and I truly appreciate the quality time and healthy environment that is allowing me to stay focused on my weight loss journey.

~I am grateful for two beautiful, smart, healthy children who amaze me and teach me something new every single day.

~I am grateful for the energy and strength that I have gained which is keeping me on this path, even when things have gotten tough.

~I am grateful that the rain has stopped and we have BEAUTIFUL sunshine today!!

My daughter

My husband

A new haircut

Beautiful weather

A new month

Friday

2 new shirts

A good day



Stacy

245/229/160?

- today I'll see my kids

- willilngness to take some of my healthy foods to DS's home.

- practicing stories felt good

- shoes all polished up

- positive email from my sister

- my family, my friends, YOU ALL

- front porch to sit on

+ finally got my hearing tested yesterday - now I know that I'm getting a bit deaf instead of crazy!
+ slowly, slowly the weight is dropping
+ Donna did a super cleaning job yesterday when I was in the city
+ baking is nearly done for tomorrow's Church
+ decent driving day for my trip to Ottawa today
+ looking forward to seeing the Pypers tonight and seeing Elaine's play
+ time for a soak in the tub with a magazine and coffee this morning

- so fun to be here with DS, DIL, GS

- Rosie, the sweet kitty

- Paula is home from Italy safely with so, so many wonderful memories

- playing with GS

- friends, family, YOU ALL

- the car - how wonderful to have a way to get places easily and quickly

+ had a great time at the play last night and am so proud of my psuedo-grandaughter
+ beautiful sunny driving weather on the drive home this morning
+ lots of geese flying overhead
+ my friends and relatives

-beautiful sunny day
-work
-my dogs, Blackie and Brownie
-HOPE
-3FC

- my best friend
- 70 calorie fat free yogurt
- juicy delicious oranges on sale
- spring finally acting like spring!

- here with family ... it's very special

- I am amazed how smart little kids are these days... it's delightful

- I wrapped my foot the correct way

- my family, my friends, YOU all, cell phone

- my sister is doing a bit better with healing from her back surgery.... they did five fusions and put in 10 steels rods. Yikes - hoping it will be successful

+ a great evening with the "girls" and six kids last night. (I am grateful to be one of the "girls" when they are 38 to 45" and I'm 72!)
+ a good weekend without food challenges
+ chaperoning a cast party for a super group of 16-18 year olds - there is hope for the future!
+ a busy month ahead but knowing I can cope
+ being relatively organized and able to prioritize
+ feeling comfortable about my quilting meeting this morning despite the controversial subjects I need to bring up
+ spring who is sneaking in with a bit of snow that's melting fast
+ my pink tulips that are still looking great

* April showers bring May flowers
* Got to see my grandbaby this weekend!
* Problems at work are getting better
* Willingness to try
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, 3FC, Cell phones and Internet