I heard a sermon yesterday that talked about the upside to our "stressors" and it put some things into perspective for me. We may not all believe in the same God, but we can all be thankful for the things we have been given!

A couple of things from that sermon I will share with you:
"I'm thankful for the piles of laundry because that means my loved ones are around me!"
"I'm thankful for the clothes that are a little tight because that means I have food to eat"
"I'm thankful for the mess to clean up after a party because that means I have friends who care enough to spend time with me"


I'm creating this thread as a place to come when we are having one of those days when we are overwhelmed or can't think of anything positive...because we all have them! And here is where we can remember to be grateful for even the "stressors" in our lives!!!

I'm grateful for pain in my back because then I know I am alive and have feeling!

I'm grateful that 5:30 or 6am will come early in the morning because then I know I have some place to go every day! A purpose!

I'm grateful for the agony I feel during this journey when I can't seem to shake the "woe is me" feeling because I remember that through agony comes defeat!!!

I'm grateful for all my chickies each and every day for without them I would not be travelling this road!!!

Today I feel thankful for the ability to be able to walk 1.5 miles after an exhausting day! I sat next to a woman tonight at a meeting who is suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis...she is only a few years older than me. I realized that God has given me the ability to do so much!

I am thankful for hearing leaves crunching under me when I walk because I know that the hot weather is gone and cooler weather will soon be here! And then Spring will soon be back!!! And with Spring comes renewal! I love the change of seasons and the sounds and smells and sights it brings! I am thankful to be living where I can enjoy all 4 seasons...and savor in it a while!

I am thankful for all the chicks here on this site! You are all so awesome!

Today...
Iam thankful for:
1. My ability to think for myself
2. The motivation I get from others
3. A warm bed!

Hmmmm 3 things....

My love and my life DH.
My home.
Security & knowing if you look at the big picture I'm prepare for my old age (that I'm not really that broke)
The other loves of my life DD, DGS1, DGS2
My pets; Smokey, Puss Puss, Cinamon, Ginger, Sandy, Mamacat, Willie, Minnie, QT and Muffin.

Being able to look at life from both sides (now) lalalalal.

I know that's more than 3 but (after 3 glasses of wine the number isn't the focus the quality is?) who's counting.

Hugs,
:-Joy

oh oh oh I cannot forget .... my computer and my dearest chickies...

Things I'm thankful for:

My family, the most wonderful family on the planet, and the fact that we're all very close

My mind/education, and the fact that, with a little effort, I can be anything I want to be

My boyfriend, who I am actually comfortable with after years of not being comfortable with anyone

My cat, Camilla, and her unconditional love and affection

My job/my car/the fact that I am getting my debt paid off reasonably early in life

My health, to the extent that I can see, hear, walk, talk, breathe, and live

The fact that I have lost nearly 40 pounds, and (even though I'm stuck at the moment), I'm still going, I'm still on track

This site, and you chicks

The fact that after 10 1/2 months, I am still coming here daily, and I am still trying

The fact that anything is possible, even losing weight

Today I am grateful for:

1. My beautiful daughter and my husband
2. Friends with whom I can share my true feelings
3. Results that come with the hard work of recovery
4. Being able to make choices and choosing to do what's right!
5. God (can I say that here?) and his faithfulness
6. being able to give of myself to others!

I had actually forgotten that I started this thread, so thank you Snowflake for that gentle reminder! I'm glad we helped!

Today when my physical body seems to be deteriorating in front of me, I am thankful that I can still walk and talk and have my sound mind!

I am thankful for family who support me and love me anway!

I am thankful for the beautiful days God gives us and for all the beauty in His world!

I am thankful for the ability to set goals and to hopefully one day attain them!

I am thankful for the support group I have here in 3FC!!!

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