Daily Gratitude's 2020

[Lessstressedhemum]

A safe, friendly thread where we can pause, think and count our blessings

Everyone is welcome here. Whether you have a faith or not, whether you are grateful for huge things or simple pleasures, whether you post every day or just once; stop by and join us, we would love to see you.

The first suitable day for line drying my washing for many a long week
The tiniest signs that spring is round the corner
My dear kids, grown into kind and caring adults with a great sense of humour

Thank you, *number".faith and family are the only things holding me together just now, tbh.

Longer days and more light
Free NHS eye tests. The optician has discovered that I have a neurological problem with my sight and has been able to refer me to the neuro ophthalmologist
Washing on the line. I love to see sheets flapping in the wind

Another step forward in organising mum's funeral
My sister was able to organise a warmer homes survey for my dad, he should be able to get a new boiler, loft insulation and maybe new windows
Line dried washing (on a lighter note)

A weekend with DD
Shelter from the storms
My sister still being here to stay with dad
The quiet strength of faith

Pink cherry blossom, jaunty daffodils and shy snowdrops all cocking a snook at the storms
Friendships

Mum's funeral was beautiful
All my children being together
Time with my extended family

I'm sure you all did her proud, Less

I hope so, optimist.

A decent night's sleep
The support of my church family
Ds1 and ddil got safely back to Cumbria and dsis got safely home to Australia

This is a lovely thread, Less. to you on the loss of your mum.

Today, I am grateful for:
A quiet day at home
The strength and support of DH
My MIL having DD for a few days

A joyful reunion with DD on a quick visit from Down Under
A leisurely lunch with her and DDIL by the river, followed by a stroll in the sunshine (arriving back at the car just as the rain began to fall)
Sight of a superb rainbow on our way home

Chatting with an old friend
A beautiful gift of flowers
The new season of Outlander

Feeling very happy and grateful for a few days with my lovely sister.

A brisk walk between the showers
A productive afternoon
Lady grey tea with lemon

Thank you for this thread.

‘The quiet strength of faith’ has just resonated with me.

Grateful for small blessings:

Lovely hot cup of Earl Grey in favourite cup.
A patch of snowdrops - really looked at them
Unexpected text from a friend I hadn’t heard from for a while.
Bunch of daffs in a blue jug.
Central heating and a dry house

Welcome, Hiraeth it's lovely to see you.

Tea and a chat with friends
A lovely church service
A good laugh with ds4

@Lessstressedhemum Thank you.

The wind knocked down the trellis supporting the (overgrown) honeysuckle in the garden last night - pruning it back hard this afternoon I could see many green shoots at its base so what I thought was going to be a horticultural disaster will probably give it a new lease of life 😊
Remembering I’d done the usual Sunday ironing earlier in the week having been at home 👍🏼
Lovely sunshine today - the best day of half term by far.

Some time spent with my dad today
The ability to make nutritious, delicious meals out of almost nothing (haven't had much chance to go shopping lately)
A warm home

Some beautiful sunshine
Cat cuddles
A quiet time of Bible reading and prayer this morning to kick-start lent.

A warm home
Great work family who help me through a stressful job
Happening up a lovely thread as I mooch around MN and contemplate what to “do “ for lent ( I prefer this to giving up something- makes me think more)

Last day of DD's visit, but in spite of feeling sad I am so grateful to have spent time with her
Blue skies, sunshine and washing on the line
A warm and comfortable home

Hope your DD gets home safely, Optimist

A very quiet day, today
Painkillers
Rubbish TV on netflix

Walking home from work in the sunshine today.
Food in the freezer for when I’m too tired to cook from scratch.
My beautiful dc.

Hope you’re not in too much pain @Lessstressedhemum

DH bringing in a take away for dinner.
My comfy sofa
Central heating

DD's safe arrival home
Some pleasant things in the diary over the next few weeks
Enthusiastic singing from a bird in a nearby tree as night fell this evening - not particularly tuneful, but loud, clear and joyful

@Optimist1 glad your dd arrived home safely.

Getting an ooh GP appointment for ds.
Having toast and marmite for breakfast.