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