Ruth... it's to have a kitty friend, for sure.

- Ben came over to weed yesterday.. very grateful

- helpful neighbors

- DH will have lunch with Rachel today.

- Took Mom to Walmart to get her new glasses. It's the first time in a very long time she's been in a store. She did some shopping for different things. She was as happy as if you'd given her a special gift. So grateful.

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

- pretty pictures of a heron that my fb friend took and posted. My favorite bird.

+ my peonies survived the big storm and are looking great again

+ made good progress in the battle against the wild part of my back garden

+ fun coffee with Niels and Paul yesterday

+ realized I can now work two hours at a time in my garden without being exhausted

+ firmed up plans for Rehoboth holiday

+ got Mill payroll ready to deliver this morning

+ Robyn is coming to do garden work this afternoon

I am grateful for:

-God, for giving me the ability to make this lifestyle change happen!

-My incredible husband, whose love and support is amazing!

-Fitocracy, for helping me track my workouts and letting me feed my competitive spirit in the process.

-3FC, so I have have like-minded people to share experiences with during this journey.

- Yesterday was another day on plan
- Starting to feel in control
- Lower than average temperatures here
- The new light in my kitchen
- Family, Friends, 3FC, indoor plumbing, cell phone, Internet

+ Robyn made good progress in her garden tasks yesterday

+ managed to weed all the Village planters - looking great

+ the Township lads are now doing the watering for me

+ finished the binding on the last quilt

+ the Japanese silk lilac is a cloud of white fragrance outside my bedroom window

+ took a load of scrap metal to the recycling bin

+ my battery operated cultivator still works!

- LeighAnne came over yesterday and we got the gardening done. We had such a good visit.

- FB allows me to watch grandchildren growing up.

- many of the neighbors will gather here for a cookout tonight

- talked to Cousin John He and Mary Kay are coming over this weekend. Haven't seen them since the funeral.

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

- did my exercises three days in a row - grateful for the willingness

- birdies are chirping

- Shirley's dad is fishing, big time, despite his fall.

- Beautiful day today and I can go outside this afternoon.
- Get to see my granddaughter tonight
- My health insurance
- Momma is doing fine
- Family, Friends, 3FC, indoor plumbing, cell phone, Internet

I was at the pool today swimming laps. Two weeks ago, I could barely swim 6 laps without being exhausted. Today, I increased my laps from 35 to 40, and as I finished, I wondered if I had done myself an injustice by not going to 45. (That's another story. Always trying to fight the perfectionism to avoid giving up again.) And I decided I needed to post in this thread.

I am amazingly grateful for a body that is strong enough and resilient enough to allow me to abuse it for months, and just snap back again when I give it even minimal attention by eating well and exercising (even when I don't do them perfectly). While some people (10 years younger than me) needed caffeine and energy drinks to help them survive law school, my body did frequent all-nighters without these aids. I often feel bad that I can't eat as much as my "skinny friends" without repurcussion, but how does that help me? So grateful for the amazing things my body does for me, despite my tendency to take it for granted and abuse it.

- a fun gathering last night with neighbors

- ordered some new shoes & they should arrive in ten days

- folks really enjoy our gardens

- Maya is trying to roll over

- Nancy is home safe from vacation

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

- solar lights in the garden for evening light

+ successful pie making marathon yesterday afternoon - eight pies!

+ kitchen cleaned up and tidy by suppertime

+ got some running around done in the morning - banking, groceries, tag delivery and strawberries

+ good memories of Fathers Days past - my Dad was a prince!

+ fish fry tonight is all organized - I can just sell tickets and enjoy myself

- Spending time with my granddaughter
- Feeling good about my plan
- Good night's sleep
- Family, Friends, 3FC, indoor plumbing, cell phone, Internet

+ slept until 6 this morning!

+ loons, robins and mourning doves are serenading the morning

+ fish fry was a great success - people are asking about the next one

+ friends picked up some of my metal to take to the recycle - the barn looks better

+ Donna did windows in the kitchen yesterday - my mornings are even more brilliant

+ Cousin Peter is planning a party for Aunt Rose who will be 100 in August

+ sugar snap peas - a great snack when out in the garden

+ a day with no "musts" except Church - time to breathe

- ate less yesterday

- have the medicine I need

- Ken is feeling better from his surgery

- air condidtioning is a blessing for sure

- having so much fun with my succulents in planters & through wire

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

- good memories of Aunt Mackie

- hope for a better day

Today I am grateful for:

-Getting to spend yesterday with my husband, 2 daughters, mom, and dad. We had a great time!

-My husband for being a wonderful husband and father!

-That today is the last day I will have to work on a Sunday for a while!

+ slightly sore from garden work this morning - a good feeling

+ all my veggie plants are now in the ground

+ spent some gentle porch time with my dogs yesterday afternoon

+ started some cutting back in the front perennial bed - looks better already

+ strawberries and blueberries with my breakfast