Gratitude
Posted on November 25, 2008
With the Thanksgiving holiday just 2 days away, the blogosphere is full of posts about gratitude and being thankful. I wonder, though, how often we really think about what we are thankful for. Do you do this daily? I have a daily reminder to write in my gratitude journal – the “dismiss” button gets clicked a lot even though I am grateful each and every day for my life. Here is my list of what I’m most thankful for today:
1. Being a mom to my two little girls. (And a great big Thank You to the researchers and the medical community for the technologies that allowed me to get pregnant and that kept my girls alive when they were born too early).
2. A good husband. My husband supports me in all that I do, even when I’m not sure I should continue on, he’s cheering me all the way. He’s a great father too and that makes me adore him even more.
3. My mom. Who moved to be closer to my daughters so that she could create a strong relationship with them. It’s been a blessing to have her near. I’m going to miss her terribly when she moves back to Colorado in July 2009!
4. My in-laws. Although we’ve had our share of struggles, they have made an effort to have a pleasant relationship with me. They are good grandparents and a good auntie too. My sister-in-law even called me for advice recently – we’ve come a long way!
5. All my relatives and friends. Life is never complete without friends and family to share in the good times as well as the bad.
6. The lessons I learn each day that challenge me and keep me motivated to do good for others.
May you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday. What are you thankful for?
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What a beautiful post. Happy Thanksgiving to you. I also participated in Marie’s meme today.
What a great list you have here. I have always wanted to start a gratitude journal – thank you for encouraging me to start now! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
I’m so grateful for the freedom we have! I’m thinking about Mombai, India — the bombings — and I have friends traveling to India today….I’m just so grateful to live in Canada, in a peaceful and free land.