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Daily Gratitudes 2017

355 replies

Lessstressedhemum · 01/01/2017 17:38

A nice, gentle thread for us all to count our blessing, to pause, breathe and be thankful for all the wee, small things that go right in our days.

Everyone is welcome, no matter our personal beliefs or faiths.

Today, I am grateful for a new year and a fresh start and for time spent with my family.x

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farfarawayfromhome · 21/04/2017 19:28

So glad I found this thread ❤

Amazing weather
The wind in my hair
DD's hands on my neck at bedtime

Lessstressedhemum · 22/04/2017 19:04

Sitting with my legs up
Pasta for tea
Fruit

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Optimist1 · 22/04/2017 19:47

Hearty laughing on a call to my friend in NYC - very therapeutic, and although we rarely see each other these days we still spark a giggle or three.
Another great drying day.
Never having to worry about where the next meal's coming from.

TeaForever · 24/04/2017 09:29

Animals
Flowers
Tea
The sea (can see it from the window I'm next to! (on the Sussex coast))
All the unseen blessings, and providence...

Lessstressedhemum · 24/04/2017 09:49

Spring sunshine
Washing on the line
Music
Blessings unnumbered

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Lessstressedhemum · 25/04/2017 10:24

A lie in

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Lessstressedhemum · 28/04/2017 19:28

Dry washing
Flowers
Food and clean water
My family

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Lessstressedhemum · 29/04/2017 16:15

Freedom
Peace
Security and the rule of law

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Optimist1 · 29/04/2017 16:41

Sunshine
Quiet
A long weekend

startingagain17 · 29/04/2017 21:41

For the salvation army putting a roof over mine and my childrens' heads

For strangers proving me with amazing support through this painful time

For my children and parents

startingagain17 · 29/04/2017 21:42

Providing*

Lessstressedhemum · 04/05/2017 17:32

I hope things are getting better, starting. I have said a prayer for you and yours, hope you don't mind.

Sunshine
Sunny washing
Fresh air
Birdsong

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Lessstressedhemum · 05/05/2017 11:28

Another sunny day and line dry washing
Food and clean water
Faith and prayer
Silence

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sproutsmum · 05/05/2017 11:36

A home for my family to live in.
Narrowly escaping a very nasty accident which put us here anyway.
Sunshine
Fresh air
My little dog
Musical listen to

sproutsmum · 05/05/2017 11:37

Lol music to listen to
And silly typos that make me laugh!

Lessstressedhemum · 06/05/2017 19:49

Eyesight
Sunshine and spring warmth
My kindle

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Optimist1 · 06/05/2017 21:07

Not much spring warmth here, Less, but it was at least a little less wintry!
Washing dried beautifully in the chilly wind.
Evenings getting lighter.

Tiredbutnotyetretired · 07/05/2017 10:18

Motivation
Anexiety levels dropped
Hot running water
Money in the bank to buy food

Lessstressedhemum · 09/05/2017 18:36

The weather has been unusually lovely here, a chilly wind but glorious sunshine and warm when you are out of the wind. Normally it's justconstantly wet, dreich and cold. So, I am grateful for the continuing good weather.

More sunny washing
Wee ones next door joyful play
Literacy.

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Lessstressedhemum · 11/05/2017 10:18

Our unfeasibly good spell of weather continues, so I am very grateful for that, although I am beginning to be concerned about crops etc. which have gone so long without rain.
Hope everyone is well Flowers

Washing that smells of sunshine
Good friends
Blessings unnumbered

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Optimist1 · 11/05/2017 15:36

Riotous birdsong.
Stunning displays of azaleas and magnolias in local park.
Friendship.

Lessstressedhemum · 13/05/2017 19:07

Rain to nourish the land
The NHS
Family

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sproutsmum · 15/05/2017 20:28

For a difficult situation becoming clearer
For letting go
For being excited about future plans again
For rain to listen to
For my little dog who is always very happy to see me and always wants to snuggle

Optimist1 · 15/05/2017 21:25

A difficult situation here, too, sprouts, and I'm grateful to my daughter for listening and soothing me.

Lessstressedhemum · 15/05/2017 22:24

I hope things get better for you both. You are in my prayersFlowers

Rain
Flowers
Time with family

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