Daily Gratitudes 2015

[stressedHEmum]

A lovely new thread to continue counting our blessings.

Everyone is welcome, of any faith or none at all. Just drop by to pause for a moment and think of what has made you smile or has gone well for you, however small it seems.

[irishe]

Joining for first time, life has been a bit hard recently, think I will benefit from focusing on the good in my life.

Gratitudes for today
For my lovely DH for letting me sleep a large part of the day, whilst he entertained our dc
For my dd who prefers to be put to bed by DH, but who tonight wrapped her arms around me and whispered "mummy cuddles"
For my DH recovering well from operation last week

[stressedHEmum]

Welcome, Betty, Skinny and Irish. it's always lovely to see new people.

gratitudes -
a warm bed
hot tea
safe children
my wee feathered friends flocking to the garden to eat
for all those who seek peace and unity

[irishe]

Thank you for the warm welcome stress

[ScrumpyBetty]

Thanks for the welcome Irishe

Today I am thankful for:
Making origami birds with a client at work
Enjoying an hour to myself tonight at the gym
DS making me laugh tonight

[KinkyDorito]

Struggling a bit at the moment .

Cuddles with DS
Some amazing mock results for DD which has given her a boost
Cuddle with DH
Warmth, shelter, food, jobs (even when we don't like them, at least we have them)

[JugglingFromHereToThere]

Ahh, chin up Kinky (is it work?)

My dd has just done mocks too. Went pretty well and teachers were encouraging at parent's eve which was great - even though there were some time management lessons to learn hopefully before next May/June (gosh that's really not so long now is it?)

I'll have all the same grats as you today Kinky < lazy emoto >

... cuddles, warmth, shelter, food ... sounds good to me

... jobs not so much but I'll try to find your positive attitude - I'm sure I saw it around here somewhere LOL

[irishe]

Morning
Missed posting last night
Yesterday I was greatful for my lovely MIL and her continuing love for our DC despite her own health challenges

[stressedHEmum]

IS there anything that we can help with, Kinky? I will say a wee prayer for you

a lull in the weather
warmth
food, water, safety and shelter
faith

[JugglingFromHereToThere]

stressed Your post reminded me of the verse .... "Faith, hope, and love. These three remain"
So, yes, so thankful for those things, however you interpret the faith one (as that one's more personal to individuals)

Can be thankful now for that balance between work/ family/ and leisure - even if it is impossible (especially as a Mum) to get right. But at least we all have some time off and some time with our loved ones (I hope). If we also have some work which is sometimes rewarding (and goes some way to pay the bills) then that's a bonus, yes?

[Annunziata]

How lovely to see our thread so busy!

Kinky I am praying for you

gratitudes
hot, tasty food
cuddles

[KinkyDorito]

Thanks everyone . I am just feeling very done-in. I have fibro and get worn out and sore easily, combine it with work being very stressful at the moment and I'm shattered. I had to give in and take painkillers and go to bed yesterday when I got back (work then mounts up). But I've managed today better, although still quite a lot of pain. I'm sure it will settle, it's one of those things and the cold doesn't help it.

I am very grateful for everyone being kind on here. again.

[minkGrundy]

Good friends
Laughter
Arriving safely despite the ice
Dd's reading improving
A nice warm bath

[stressedHEmum]

Kinky, I have fibro as well, to keep my ME company This time of year is hard, isn't it. I've been in bed for the last 4 days, just so tired and sore.

I hope that you feel better soon.

[cleanmachine]

Can i join. I've been more affected by the world events this past week than i realised. I am feeling so sad about the present and worried about the future for my kids. I read today that newborn babies are dying in gaza because of the cold. Its bleak and depressing, but i have lots to be grateful for including:

Warmth, food, clothes and love, all in abundance for my own children.
A rare day at home in the warmth.
Realising that there are a great many more good people than bad.
Evening spent with the fire roaring, my dc and dh and us all in one room chatting playing and laughing.
Having more than i feel i deserve.

[stressedHEmum]

Welcome, clean, another new face

The world is a sad and frightening place just now, I think. All we can do is be the best we can and focus on the positives, imo.

warmth and shelter
snuggly jumpers
DS2, who is 22 today!

[cleanmachine]

Happy birthday to your ds .

[irishe]

Happy birthday to stress ds

[minkGrundy]

Having a job
The sunshine in the middle of the day
Small steps with dd2 who has been a bit angry lately
Having a good book to read
A clean house

[KinkyDorito]

Ofsted.

I am not feeling grateful at all. Even a tiny bit.

Grateful for lovely family, home, job.

Not grateful for stressful inspections.

[irishe]

Today's gratitudes

For my lovely dd who is toilet training and only had one accident today.
For being able to sleep through last night
For my dd wriggling contentedly on my lap tonight murmuring "cosy, cosy"
For the healthy dinner my DH cooked tonight, I had forgotten that healthy could be tasty!

[minkGrundy]

A night of peaceful sleep.
Dds asleep
Tomatoes
Everyone in my family being ok
Touch

[Annunziata]

I am so grateful this thread is busy
clothes
a nice warm house
that the snow has stopped

oh Kinky my love. Lots of chocolate!

[irishe]

Today's gratitudes

Good friends who have stuck by me in the hard times
My beautiful daughter who I am enjoying more and more
My husband for being there, when the anxiety strikes

[minkGrundy]

Naps
Talking to dd and hearing her laugh
Dd2 singing lullabyes
sunshine
Radio