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Old 05-01-2012, 06:26 AM   #1  
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Default *** An Attitude of Gratitude for MAY ***

"No matter how good or not so good our lives our going ... we always have things for which we are grateful. It puts life into perspective. It feels good to remember our gratitudes."

Today I am grateful for ...
+ my warm and cozy house on a chilly and damp morning
+ the wildflowers in my woods - so lovely this time of year
+ avocados - my new food craze
+ a calm and controlled week ahead - no evening meetings!
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- I got a new laptop computer... YAY

- my friends and the way we emmbrace each other as we face life's transitions

- springtime

- safe from the big rainstorm

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

- good memories of Aunt Mackie
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Old 05-02-2012, 10:37 AM   #3  
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+ nice cup of tea with Karen last night - no kids around for a change

+ met her new dog who seems to have a crush on me

+ huge patches of dogtooth violets in my woods - lovely in sunbeams

+ Brad, Mr Muscle at the gym, is finally loosening up and chatting

+ no dog escapes for two days -I am grateful

+ Toni is going to use my far back garden plot - she is delighted to have it

+ the mouse situation at the Mill is moving towards resolution thanks to Paul

+ the next few days will be fairly dry and I can get some outside work done

+ pet therapy at 1 today. Then freedom although my garden helper may be here later for training
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- every day is a new day with a world of opportunities

- Ben, who has been helping in the garden

- thoughts of Aunt Mackie's passing away. Her grandson is getting married on Saturday. It's hard to sort throught the sadness and joy I am feeling. We must celebrate.

- many folks here are doing better with food

- friends, family, YOU ALL, fb, internet, cell, music
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- my new computer!!!! Finally, I can get online when I want to

- LeighAnne came over and helped in the garden

- should be a nice day outside

- Murray's sister, Nancy, & our niece Erika will be here tomorrow and will stay for the wedding and funeral.

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

- gardens are looking pretty.
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+ huge t-storm last night - I am grateful that no trees are down

+ unexpected fun lunch and fabric shopping trip with Barb

+ laughter with a kindred spirit

+ being able to make poor Karen feel better by just listening

+ did go to the gym this morning although I was very tired and draggy

+ apple trees are starting to blossom

+ got Book Club dates straightened out

+ the pansy pot on the side steps that is blooming its heart out
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- have lots of tasty veggies in the fridge so I can stay on plan

- weather's been perfect

- orange tree is full of oranges

-family, friends, 3FC
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- today is the wedding... we will celebrate!

- the cute pictures of the kids

- Gramma Bamma (Meg's mom) messaged me on FB with a funny about Alex. It's nice that she shared it.

- lilacs smell so good

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

- wonderful memories of Aunt Mackie
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+ looking forward to my favourite month - lilacs, peonies and other delights

+ nothing on the schedule except Church and some yard sale sorting

+ time today to catch up on accounting postings

+ I am ready for the quilting group meeting Monday - even have the financial report printed

+ it was a busy week but I'm feeling in control
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+ just had a long phone call from my daughter who lives in Nanaimo, B.C. I realize how much I miss her. I need to fix that!
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I've always struggled, as we all do, with the feelings and anxieties that are associated with being overweight/obese. Shopping was a joke growing up, I know I made it miserable for my mom. I never felt like I looked good in anything and when there was something I did like, it never fit or they didnt have my size. shopping pretty much always ended in tears for my. Needless to say, I'm not much of a shopper still.
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Grateful for:

- good sleep

- good food

- clean drinking water

- family, friends, 3FC
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- so much fun at the wedding last night!!!! The groom carried a picture of Aunt Mackie holding him as a baby in his pocket. They had her coursage on a seat at the service. It was outside and the weather was perfect. Grateful for all these things.

- waking up with close family member's sleeping in the guest room


- DH got lots of mulch.

- better food choices

- plans of going to DS's for Mother's Day

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

- grateful for my frozen peas... did some dancing last night. I need to ice my foot/ankle.
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+ loved the peace and light of the huge moon out behind the barn last night

+ food is all prepped for Moon Watch BBQ out there tonight

+ good work crew after Church that sorted a lot of Yard Sale stuff

+ managed two hours of garden work yesterday despite my sore knees

+ did a trial run of skewers on BBQ last night - great!

+ feeling "on top" of things at the moment
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+ sunshine and a lovely clear sunrise

+ my friends cleared away all the party stuff last night before they left

+ my afternoon is free so I can do some gardening

+ I have Karen's sewing ready for hemming during tea break this afternoon

+ my "on top of things" feeling continues
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