Thanks, Chloe!

- stayed within my plan yesterday - am grateful. I need more protein, however.

- got through my test yesterday - it wasn't too bad. Worst part was the IV - however, it only took two pokes. I am grateful.

- DH went to see Aunt Mackie - she's in ICU again. She was sleeping & hooked up to lots of machines. I am grateful she is feeling no pain.

- Kroger brand has such a nice hand and body lotion and it isn't too exprensive.

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

- nice visit with Mom yesterday morning

- reserved the shelter for the day I wanted for the Spring Plant Swap.

I am so grateful that it is freezing cold out but not precipitation! Just not ready for snow!

I am grateful for a working car, my house, and my father.

I am grateful that I keep trying to find new ways to explore job options and that I got a little reassurance yesterday that I am doing OK.

I am grateful that people see positive things in me that sometimes I just can't.

I am grateful for my mom.

I am grateful it is almost Friday! Today will be a long day and then I think I can release!

Have a great day all.

Hi, friends at 3FC! I have not checked in here in awhile but plan to get started. I am caring for my father who is in his last days. I lurk here when I can but really am feeling the need to get involved again.

* Family
* Friends
* Church
* 3FC

Cheryl - I am so glad to see you. I am so sorry about your Dad. This has been a long time thing with your dad. Sending you a hug.

+ coffee with SF Irish cream syrup

+ despite the ice "storm", I did get to the next village yesterday

+ appointment today to start resolving the haematoma issue

+ caught up on ironing

+ lovely blueberries from Chile - expensive but they taste like summer

+ found a cooked pork tenderloin in the freezer - no idea where it came from but it made a great dinner with salad

+ ticker is steady and I have faith that it will move soon

- I stayed within my calories yesterday - I am grateful

- wonderful email and talk with my sister yesterday

- my warm house on a cold snowy day

- Rachel got her surgery date - February 27

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

- my new warm sweater

Hello Cheryl - I don't know you either, but I am sorry to hear about your Dad. That must be quite a process to experience with him.

Good morning all. For a Friday, I already feel a little out of sorts. Time for some gratitude and to get into a productive day!

This morning I am grateful for...

...a world larger than me and my funk.
...a new day to do differently.
...every little thing I hope I have learned about myself.
...my house, my car and my father.
...a clean house since I wasn't sleeping anyway.
...working heat on a cold morning.
...a day full of stuff to keep me on track.

Have a great Friday all!

- trying to let go of something my cousin said - I am grateful.

- I am on plan.

- warm home on a cold day

- my new blue cell phone

- family, friends, YOU ALL, ...

- Mike likes his job.

I am glad I do these gratitudes today - even though I don't feel like it.

Today I am grateful for

+ my body and brain which have brought me through 73 years without major problems

+ my reliable and well-maintained car which got me safely to and from appointments yesterday in terrible driving conditions

+ my power stayed on despite the storm - thousands in the area still without electricity

+ the beauty of my trees laden with snow

+ a sunny and snowfall free day

+ birthday wishes from my sister who is in Tasmania - so very far away

+ my dogs who are coping well in the snow despite their short legs

Today I am grateful for...

+ my son with autism making great progress!
+ the privilege of working with Extreme Home Makeover Knoxville today
+ trying on some of my "favorite" shirts and realizing that I'll never wear
them again (OH MY GOSH...I could have fit 2 of me in them!)
+ having our no interest loan actually PAID OFF with no interest! : )
+ watching the scale keep going down
+ having the deposit to book a cruise for October 2012...realizing I will
have lost 100 pounds by then (Lord willing!)
+ for a wonderful "best friend" for my son. He's waited so long!

Good morning and Happy Birthday Ruth! Reading your gratitude makes me impressed with the weather you have to deal with. And hello Change4life. That is great news about your son with both his new friend and his progress. That has to be very special to your heart.

Meanwhile it is raining and I am hoping for no snow tonight. Even though I shouldn't complain about it (comparatively) and I will have to find something good about it. Ha!

This rainy Saturday morning I am grateful for...

...a car that continues to work for me, a house, and my father.
...a day in which all the plans fell apart but I still got a lot done.
...my sister for being there for me.
...a fun workout class! And I normally don't like classes!
...a nearly completed assignment.
...a pretty efficient day planned that should be lower stress.
...compassion, forgiveness, and HOPE!

Have a great day all!

I am grateful for all of the good fortune that has been given to me. I want to appreciate it every day.

Happy Birthday, Ruth.

- My sister called with good news

- I keep trying

- Antiques Roadshow - such a fun show to watch

- not much snow

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

- nature's beauty

+ many birthday wishes from friends and family

+ feeling appreciated

+ a lovely azalea plant from Donna

+ a nice afternoon shopping in Brockville despite icy roads

+ found the perfect fabric to bind a quilt plus some other gorgeous pieces which I bought on sale

+ scale dropped a pound - "Vanity, vanity, thy name is woman."

+ a less hectic week ahead and I will keep it so

A good day to be grateful:

* for people who take time out of their day to write me letters of appreciation
* for the awesome individual who has helped me in my career
* for my beautiful children
* for reaching DAY 5 of my restart.
* for the two red foxes I saw in my yard this morning.