Thankful Day 18

Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. It is amazing how many occasions present themselves in which I can choose gratitude instead of a complaint. I can choose to be grateful when I am criticized, even when my heart still responds in bitterness. I can choose to speak about goodness and beauty, even when my inner eye still looks for someone to accuse or something to call ugly. 

Henri J. M. Nouwen


Today I am grateful for:


doing this 30 days of grateful blog posts because it is really teaching me to think positively even in the face of adversity.

a commission to make some patio cushion covers.

a commission to repair some dress zippers.

learning how to make friendship bracelets.

giving away the friendship bracelets to people I love.

the money. yeah.

the day when that Kilz primer paint smell in the bathroom goes away. ugghhh!

the new ceiling fans in the den Ryan hung last night!  Fabulous!

ok.  a new day.  here I go.

Thankful Day 17

It is necessary, then, to cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.

Wallace D. Wattles

So today I am thankful for:

People who love me.

Second chances.

Forgiveness.

Mexican food! mmmmm

Seeing my daughters grow into smart beautiful and successful young ladies.

words.  Like these.

Garlic?

Hugs!  And kisses!

elephants.

Google Search.

baby coos, sighs, and bubbles.

possibilities.

hope.

books!!!!!

Ok, I know, long list today.   Here is a pic from my weekend.  A picture tells a story, don't it?

P.S.  Martha, if you are reading this, I can't get into your blog.  Every time I click on it, a virus scan starts running?  I miss reading you.

Thankful Day 16

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." - Epictetus


Today I am thankful for:

our family business. bread and buttah

my job with the school system. more bread and buttah

river rafting and hiking in the mountains.  oh yeah!

traveling around Florida to the different springs.  more to come.

volunteering for beach cleanups. 2 or 3 times a year.

being a giving, caring person. i.Think.

giving up smoking in 2006. yes! I'm smober!

being an American.  GBU!!!

the seasons.  summer :)

sunshine.  more summer :)

hot showers.  after a long day at the beach.

Thankful Day 15

"Change your expectation to appreciation and the world changes instantly."  Tony Robbins

Today I am thankful for:

God.
My freedoms.
My rights.
My country.
the men and women helping protect this country.
policemen and firemen and all the other servicemen working behind the scenes.
all workers everywhere.
Spending time with family.
the kids.
the neighbors.
getting to talk with my mom yesterday.

Thankful Day 14

“Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot.” — The Hausa of Nigeria


Today I am thankful for:


my son not getting worse hurt when he fell off the top bunk this morning.
finding the lost money!
my brother and his family are visiting for the 4th!!

love.

happiness.

health.

food.

water.

this blog.

Thankful Day 13

“When you are grateful fear disappears and abundance appears.” — Tony Robbins


Today I am thankful for:  My Desires


a new lawnmower.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!
my room fixed.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!
a visit from the girls.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!
to get all my work done today before my brother and them get here. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
those chimney swifts to fly away! lol  Thank you Thank you Thank you!
to go to the beach.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!!
for all my family or friends who are sick or suffering to be better.  Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!!
world peace! Thank you Thank you Thank you.  Ok I know this one is a little far fetched but I do pray for it. :)
for my hubby to get his van fixed so I can have my car back.  Thank you Thank yo Thank you!!
for the bank to release the money on hold and our bills to get paid.  Thank you Thank you Thank you.


Yay,  I made it to 10!!  Thankful for that! Have a great gracious day.  And remember to have gratitude for all things past present and future!!

Thankful Day 12

"Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease."  Hippocrates (Circa 460-370 BC)
                                                                                       Father of Western Medicine

So today I am thankful for:

My health.
I woke up again today.
My arms and legs work.
my feet work.
My eyes and ears work.
I still have my teeth and my hair.
a good heart.
my nose because I can still smell.
my mouth so that I can talk and eat.
my taste buds.
my lungs.
a cancer free body!