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Daily Gratitudes 2018

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Lessstressedhemum · 31/12/2017 18:14

A new thread for a new year.

A safe, quiet place to pause, breathe and count our blessings, great or small. Everyone is welcome: of all faiths or none at all, whether you post regularly or just once, whatever you are grateful for, you are welcome here.

We would love to share all the things that bring us joy or just make life a little more bearable.Flowers

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Optimist1 · 15/09/2018 16:31

A long drive made longer by huge hold ups on the M25 but passed safely and relatively pleasantly thanks to my audiobook
A leisurely evening ahead of me
My family

Verbena87 · 15/09/2018 20:17

Lunch with friends

Lavender candles

Family

Readitandsleep · 15/09/2018 22:29

I used to be Oliver, just so you know.
Children, they don’t sleep when they’re supposed to, or do what they’re told to but they’re healthy and happy.
Health, lucky to have it.
Good schools, youngest just started. It’s not a perfect system for everyone but I’m lucky we have a good education system that’s free to all.

Hello to lessstressed and optimist and anyone else.

Verbena87 · 16/09/2018 21:13

Lunch with my husband and our jolly baby. Feeling cared for and glad of each other.

Coffee.

Reading Agatha Christie on the sofa with rain pattering against the windows.

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Lessstressedhemum · 17/09/2018 09:47

Hello, Read, it's nice to see you!

Shelter from the storm
That the weather here isn't like it is in places affected by hurricanes and other extreme weather
a quiet morning before the rush of the rest of the day

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Verbena87 · 17/09/2018 21:49

My brilliant mum.

Running in the woods.

Sleepy baby cuddles.

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Lessstressedhemum · 18/09/2018 10:16

Food in the cupboards
herbs hanging up to dry
wild fruit to use in syrups, cordials, jams and other delicious things.

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Lessstressedhemum · 19/09/2018 15:08

Shelter from the storm
Knitting
Music

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Verbena87 · 19/09/2018 15:11

Ooo knitting! I need to order my 2-ply and get cracking now it’s cool enough Grin

Spanish omelette

Living near a proper greengrocer (also, aubergines!)

Managing to get dinner sorted in advance.

Optimist1 · 19/09/2018 15:44

I'm a year-round knitter, Verbena, and am getting great enjoyment from the current piece - a lacy shawl in royal purple silk/merino yarn
Sporting success for #1 grandson
Bright autumn sunshine even if it's highlighting the fact I need to clean my windows

[Waving to Readit / Oliver ]

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Lessstressedhemum · 20/09/2018 10:21

That sounds lovely, Optimist.

Electricity! You don't realise how much you need it for until you don't have it.
The storm has passed
A warm home

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Verbena87 · 20/09/2018 20:45

Optimist I’ve got yarn envy, that sounds gorgeous. This is what I’m hoping to get stuck into (but in earthier colours, I think)

Shelter from the storm

Kind, funny, interesting colleagues

Baby cuddles

Daily Gratitudes 2018
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Lessstressedhemum · 21/09/2018 10:11

On this International Day of Peace, I am thankful

That we live in a stable, peaceful country
For the peace that faith brings me
For family and friendships

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Verbena87 · 21/09/2018 20:44

Calpol

Crumble and custard

Feeling capable

Ziggzagg · 21/09/2018 21:39

My faith

My family

Annual leaveGrin

Verbena87 · 22/09/2018 18:11

Getting cold wet and muddy running in the rain.

Getting warm wet and clean in a steaming hot bath afterwards.

Lovely husband announcing that he fancies something nice for tea and cracking on with roast beef, spuds, greens and home-made red wine gravy while I have a rest after a stupidly busy week.

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Lessstressedhemum · 23/09/2018 15:22

Lovely church service today
Singing
Home made Licorice cordial

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Verbena87 · 23/09/2018 15:34

Really nice carrot and ginger salad for lunch

Good gossip with my sister on the phone

Bright sun after grey wet days

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Lessstressedhemum · 25/09/2018 09:25

Autumn Sunshine, Peaceful prayer, Beautifil autumn colours on the trees

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Optimist1 · 25/09/2018 11:51

(Still waiting for the trees to display their autumn colours here in the south, Less)

Sparkling sunshine
Central heating for the cooler evenings
The variety of reading that my book club has prompted

Verbena87 · 25/09/2018 18:01

Discovering I can get free audiobooks on my phone because I have a library card!!

Homemade gifts from a friend

Feeling less poorly from my cold.

Gr33nGlass · 26/09/2018 12:20

The heavy crop of holly berries on my holly tree - plenty of food for the birds.

My child making a good recovery from her recent op.

A quiet day at home, cleaning, organising and listening to the radio.

Verbena87 · 26/09/2018 19:24

Sunshine

Plum muffins and strong coffee

Kisses

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Lessstressedhemum · 27/09/2018 10:00

Ds1 and DDiL, who share a birthday today
time to make jam, jelly and cordial from nature's bounty
knitted wrist warmers, which help with my Raynaud's. Now, if only I could persuade DD to wear some!

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Verbena87 · 27/09/2018 21:06

Audiobooks

The baby’s grin when I got out of work and he spotted me coming

Running in a gorgeous landscape