Daily Gratitudes 2014

[Annunziata]

Old thread here

Welcome to our Gratitudes for 2014! The lovely crescentmoon started last years, and we are running out of space. So, here is our 2014 thread-for little things that go well for us each day.

Any MNer can join in! From any faith, no faith, every day, once in a while, everyone is welcome!

I am grateful for
a New Year and new starts
all my grown up DC having a good time at parties and returning home safely
a warm bath and a glass of wine

Gratitudes:

• big blue skies and wispy clouds
• excitement on DD's face when she returned from the Lego store with DH
• big hugs from DH
• complete honesty of feelings between DH and I during fearful times

Hi Wing, Stressed, no, it is not my first post. I have posted a few before. I am still fairly new on MN though. Under 1 month or so ? I am glad I found this thread. It brings me back down to Earth a little bit.

That sounds a great breakfast Juggling

Oh Bish even my grown up children love the Lego store, I can magine her wee face!

I don't think I've said hello to yet, have I Maisie?

gratitudes
being able to see where I have been wrong!
the chance to fix mistakes
chocolate...

Mmm chocolate!

crescent, can you please post the link to that AIBU thread on here as I've not seen that one? Thanks

And for all those who are going through tough times at the moment, have a listen to . I'm singing it tonight, just me and a piano, at church. Gulp!

Gratitudes:
For the 10 friends we welcomed into Membership at church this morning
For the hint of summer
For my DH, doing such a great job as pastor
For the food and drink that we have on this planet

There wasn't an argument on that one, crescent? Good gracious, wonders never cease

grateful for
music
flowers
good home cooked food

Hi Annunziata.

Cresent - Yes, that day, I just needed something very strong to ground myself. I was very torn in my heart, but I am thankful now that it is in the past.

Today's gratitude:
I am still grateful that my ex is in my life. He still listens, and he still cares after what we have been through.

How was your May Day event, Juggling?

Hope everyone is as well as possible this fine Spring morning

gratitudes
a decent night's sleep
DS2 is handling exam stress well at the moment
time spent with friends
DH had a rest yesterday on a rare day off.

Hi HE and daily gratitudes friends

Thanks HE the May day event was lovely, DCs enjoyed it very much, sun was shining, and met many friends there too, but sadly couldn't persuade DH to come with us which was a bit disappointing, especially initially.

In fact my little family is having a bit of a wobble today, especially DH (who has the day off but is out ATM) and me. Please pray that we make it through together if that is for the best
(that is, make it through both today and generally)
I'd love for DH to come back from his day out feeling a little more understanding after I talked with him about how I'm feeling this morning.

Anyway, perhaps some gratitudes might help ....

For my little family
For the roof over our heads
For our lovely garden
For tonight's supper
For exciting things to do sometimes - dd has gone on a nice school trip today, and the sun is shining for them too
For friends to talk to (here or in RL )

Praying for you juggling.

My gratitudes:

• Lovely family picnic at the Diana Memorial in Hyde Park yesterday
• A reasonable night's sleep (broken but slept in between wake-ups)
• Sunshine and warmth
• Ice lollies with the family in the garden
• Washing on the line - such a lovely sign of Summer coming

Thanks lovely Bish x

How are you now, juggling? I hope very much things are better.

I love getting my washing on the line bish.

Gratitudes
food on the table
exams passing well (hopefully!)

Thanks Annunziata, things are back on a much more even keel today, and storm has subsided considerably. Trouble is recent sadness has upset my equilibrium so that when things are bad (like on Monday) they do seem terrible. I just feel I do need everyone (DH!) to be kind and supportive ATM (or all the time would be good!)

Anyway, tonight's gratitudes ....

For my peaceful home
For my friends and family
For my work (I think the desiderata says to keep an interest in it however humble - so whether it's my work with children and families outside the home, or with my own family here and wider family, I am thankful for it and all it means and has meant to me. Also an interesting work related opportunity has come up today - a new possibility. My voluntary work also provides interest and encouragement)
For my DC who for example both did a lovely card tonight for their Auntie

Glad to here things are a bit better, Juggling, am keeping you and your wee family in my prayers. marriage can be so hard sometimes, I think, especially when other pressures are there.

Bish, how are you atm?

gratitudes -
that Dh is feeling a bit better and was able to go back to work today - he's just too tired at the moment, I think, because they are under so much pressure
that my friend's job seems to be secure for the time being
that my foodbank continues to help people in desperate circumstances
that this whole situation with the Boys' brigade seems to be moving towards a conclusion
that DS2 seems to be coping well with exam stress
food, clean water, shelter and safety

Could anyone who does pray, please pray for my friend and her family. her Dh finds out next week if he still has a job. he is very, very senior and it would be a devastating blow to them if he lost it. They are funding 2 kids through uni at the mo and the huge loss of income would really affect them all.

For birdsong
For health
For food and shelter.

Today's gratitudes ....

For hot, spicy tea
For encouraging job prospects (email exchange today has been promising)
For my DSis, am going to visit her and DBro for her birthday this weekend
(visiting both homes) - looking forward to seeing everyone

juggling glad things are a bit better.
stressed I'm okay. Quite shattered from chemotherapy and have permanent brain fog too. Had to have a blood transfusion as my blood count was too low.

Couldn't get through these tiring times without some amazing school mums who are helping out with my 5 year old.

So, my main gratitude right now are:

• school mums

I am glad things are looking up Juggling. What type of tea do you drink that is spicy?!

Praying for your friends, stressed. Have they had any news? I'm glad to hear that BB things are also moving towards an end.

The birds singing make me happy in the morning too southern :)

Do you have to stay in hospital or are at you home, Bish? I will pray for you at St Peregrine mass, if you would like?

gratitudes
exams going well
summer coming!

Hi Annunziata - for our spicy tea we just put in a bit of tea masala bought from our corner shop. We both think it makes it more interesting

Gratitudes this evening ....

for friends - have just got in from an evening with friends, just sitting out in the garden and chatting.
for gardens - have spent a lot of the day in two lovely gardens
for family - our own wee one here, and wider family I'll be seeing over the weekend

Annunziata prayers most appreciated :)

I'm home, luckily. Hospital just for appointments (chemo, transfusion).

Lovely idea for a tread

Gratitude today.
Morning cuddles from DD
A leisurely breakfast with DD and DH
A walk in the woods with a friend
a hot shower in a lovely clean bathroom
Second DC growing big and strong inside me.

I'm very blessed.

Help imisssleepandwine! I miss those things too How far along are you?

I'm glad you get to stay at home sometimes bish, it must be make you feel a little better?

Masala and tea, I must try that! I can't imagine it.

Gratitudes
family
my hilarious mother
food

Help? Oh dear- hello!

struggling but- dc2's lovely concerned hugs, food on the table, sleeping children.
Prayers to those on here going through physical and/or psychological challenges. I feel humbled by your resilience, bless you and kerp you strong.