I am grateful that:
-I have been staying on plan and exercising. I never thought it would feel so good to move my body!
- I love my job and the people I work with
- You all here- I really like being able to share in a supportive environment where I know people are going through what I am going through
-Becoming more self confidant and outgoing
-Watching my life change for the better and feeling like there is something I have control of in my life
+ my new printer in now installed and working perfectly
+ yesterday WAS a better than Wednesday
+ quickly found answers to a couple of questions from the accountant - this audit is never ending!
+ cooked a proper dinner last night - green beans from the garden inspired me
+ did an hour of weed pulling in the veggie plot - lots more but greatly improved
+ my new hearing aids are ready - I think I'll get them next week as today is too busy
+ Claire told me she has enough help for sandwich making so my Saturday morning is now clear!
+ my front porch looks very serene and I am spending more time there just relaxing
+ I'm glad I didn't buy a laptop - see above!
+ the dogs are enjoying - and expecting - their morning tummy-rub and cuddle. It seems to calm them for the day.
- willingness to try, log everything I ate, and stay within my calorie range. My food took some twists and turns during the day... but, it turned out OK
- tomorrow my plant swap friends are gifting me a few hours in the gardens to dig up and thin out the plants. The selfseeders and aggressive plants have taken over. How kind they are. DH and I will have a BBQ for them too. I am grateful for there kindness.
- taking mom to the doctor today... I hope she gets there (been cancelled a couple times for tummy reasons.) It's the ENT and he is helping her with her veretigo
- DS called yesterday - told me that he is going to apply for a different position in a bank in a different city. That his manager has offered to do a practice interview for the position. He has a good attitude about it will happen if it's the right time. I am proud of him.
- family, friends, faith, you all, fb, internet, cell,
+ the Pyper dogs (2) are now members of my pack for the next week - no problems!
+ nice evening and dinner down at the Lake last night
+ our Church has it's 200th Anniversary today and I have to read the Gospel in front of the new Bishop - I'm honoured
+ "won" two items from the silent auction - goodie basket and restaurant certificate
+ sales for next week's fund-raising dinner are finally picking up
+ only one meeting and one appointment scheduled this week
+ peaceful co-existence continues in my "pack" - they could give lessons to people
+ my weedy garden is producing more veggies than I can keep up with
+ a rainy day gives me a break from outside work
+ four dogs are peacefully sleeping at my feet
+ shy Jason delivered my auction sale items last night and we had a nice visit
+ aside from two meetings this week, the week looks peaceful
+ we have decided NOT to include baking with the church sale on Saturday
+ there is time this week to do some preserving - my pioneer instincts are kicking in!
+ I finally changed my ticker - up! Time for a reality check and it feels good.
- even though they didn't have what I planned on at the restaurant, I still made a healthy choice. However, I didn't like it. I usually get steam Hong Kong Sea Bass - they were out of bass, so I asked the waitress for steamed salmon instead. She freaked and said, 'no no no'. I tried to explain that I wanted something lite. She kept telling me things didn't have to be spicy. She didn't understand english well. Next time... I will walk into the kitchen and ask the chef myself.
+ no matter what, there is always something to be grateful for although some days I have to search hard to find it
+ one of the big dogs was sick on a scatter rug last night but I am grateful for rubber gloves and an outside hose with good pressure
+ I tripped and hurt my leg some more late yesterday but am grateful for Glenn who made me an ice pack for the ankle and coddled me as he and Margo got dinner ready at the cottage
+ I am grateful to Margo for nagging me about seeing the doc for the swollen leg
+ today I get my new hearing aids and am grateful that I can afford them
+ I am grateful that I can find gratitude on a day that started out really badly with me hurling because of what may have been bad salmon at dinner last night
(It's a stretch but I did it although I am feeling a tad negative this morning!)
Today I am grateful for
- technology - my new hearing aids are wonderful! I loved the loon hollering even more this morning
- a day with no "musts"
- four happy and well behaved dogs
- my swollen leg feeling better today - maybe I'll cancel tomorrow's doc appointment
- my huge harvest from my neglected veggie garden
- having enough extra cash to buy pizzas for Delta's first film group (teens)
- feeling that perhaps the audit is done
- surprise cheque for the Mill account - good timing!
- feeling more positive this morning
- My father's chemo is going well. He feels well enough to tell me to go home.
- Safe travel back home
- A job that let me work long distance
- A loving church family
- Family, friends, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, 3FC, cell phones and Internet
Cheryl.... I am so happy to see your post. Even happier things are going well for your Dad. I am wishing the very best result for him and sending hugs to you.
Beverly,
Thank you! I am so relieved that the chemo is not making him as sick as I anticipated. I am also grateful for the time we have spent together talking. Some of the conversations were very difficult. He is setting his house in order and wants to talk about what will happen after he is gone. However, he also wants to reminisce and I have loved hearing his stories. He told me how proud he is of my weight loss and encourages me to keep going with it. He is concerned about my health. This just gives me another reason to make the time and effort that I need to get back in control.
Cheryl - sounds like much was accomplished in your time with your dad. I always love my parents stories. So glad his reaction to the chemo has been mild. Hang in there, friend.
- I may have found a place where they have the rivot I need.
- we have a new baby cousin in the family: Stella Massucci (I don't know her middle name.) Welcome to Stella
- a good long talk with my sister yesterday
- things may improve for my friend's employment - her incompetent boss was finally removed by the board of directors
- today DH is having lunch with Rachel - nice
- moving forward
- friends, family, you all, fb, internet, cell, music
