No matter what is happening in our lives... good things or not so good things - there are always things for which we can be grateful. Knowing this helps put life in perspective. It feels so good to acknowlege gratitudes. And - studies show that doing this make you feel good. Please feel free to join in.

- we got our power back- that is my number one gratitude. We had a storm blow through Friday afternoon.. it was a micro burst. 300,000 households in my area lost their power. Luckily my mom had power - so grateful for that.

- neighbor helping neighbor

- mom is fine

- air conditioning is such a blessing - especially when it comes back on

- we could take showers during power outage

- no damage to our home... so many folks had big damage from the storm

- 300,000 households in our area don't have electricity - grateful we finally do.

Lately it has been easy for me to stay on plan. For this I am grateful.

- air conditioning, power, fans, electricity, rain

- neighobors came and helped eat all the extra meat DH grilled up from the thaw during the blackout

- I get so much joy from our neighborhood kids

- learning to take a deep breath when faced with a stress - at least I remember it now and then

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

- we have power - still 150,000 don't around me. I am so, so grateful. Hoping folks get their's soon

Today I am grateful for
air conditioning that allows me to exercise despite the heat
my family who are supportive of me
a community like this
being off work for the next three days

- BeverlyJoy for starting this thread
- Electricity
- Air Conditioning
- A clean house
- Get to see my boys tonight!
- Family, Friends, 3FC, indoor plumbing, cell phone, Internet

My friends grandmother just passed, made me realize how lucky I am.
I am thankful that at almost 33, I still have my grandmother who I talk to on a daily basis. She raised me and I would love for her to see me after I lose weight. She struggled with her weight her entire life and she will be proud to see me succeed.

- The rain we received today
- The job offer my DH got today (for the one he REALLY wanted)

today I am grateful for God. He gets me through so much!

I'm also grateful that I got to start my new position at work today and I really like it so far!

- fun evening with DH and other folks doing some fireworks for the kids and families on our street

- went out to dinner with John and Mary Kay - fun. I ate healthfully - mostly. We are keeping their cat while they go on vacation.

- we have electricity. There are still 100,000 households in my county with none. Electrical workers from all over the country are here to help. They are doing a really good job. So grateful.

- woke up feeling dejected about food and aspects of my health - but, writing down my thankfuls makes me feel better.

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

- petting Ash... nice to have a kitty cat here

Today I am grateful for

+ being able to take a decadent weekend visiting MOD friends in NJ

+ the well in my veggie garden that allows me to water

+ my weight staying the same despite an off plan weekend

+ my dogs who love the kennel for a few days but love me more

+ a new baby in my extended family

+ F's delight over her new Portuguese Water Dog pup who is related to my dear departed Lucy

+ feeling rested and ready to cope with this very busy month of July

+ going to Rehoboth July 29 for another break

Today I am grateful for:

- My husband
- Getting to spend time with my grandchildren this week
- Electricity
- Staying on plan has gotten easier
- Family, Friends, 3FC, indoor plumbing, cell phone, Internet

Today I am grateful
+ that my headache and nausea from yesterday are mostly gone
+ for my furbaby who has wanted to cuddle all morning
+ that my family is supportive
+ that I only have one pair of jeans that fit because it's lose or buy more and I am NOT buying more at this size

LOVE this thread!!!

Today I am thankful for:

the five hours uninterrupted sleep I got last night... my 8 month old lovie slept almost 8 hours!

my amazing husband who cleans and takes all the time he can get with our baby girl

feeling better than yesterday, though still coughing. fever and weakness is gone.

my brother is about to graduate from OTS. his wife is pregnant with my second niece/nephew

I will get to see my mom in TEN DAYS!!! LOVE her and haven't seen her in over 6 months.

I have a job, my husband has work, we can feed our children, and pay our rent and utilities. That is far more than the majority of the parents in the world can say today. Thank you, God.

Oooohhhh this is a great idea, gratitude is sooo important!

Today I'm grateful for

- Jesus who saved me
- My bestest friend in the world
- The great apartment I just moved into a couple months ago (with our own gym and pool downstairs!! Talk about convenient )
- A new awesome volunteering job/internship I will probably get starting in August (got my interview next Sunday.. pray for me?)
- Being alive, healthy and energetic. So grateful for that!