It's no secret it's been a rough year for me. I did a lot of things this year I had to do, but never wanted to do. Now that the year is coming to a close, I'm finding that I'm being kind of a whinny bitch. I don't want to fall into a hole of depression, but at the same time I don't want to tramp all these emotions down. So my solution is to look at what I am grateful for. I do have a lot and I don't always have to dwell on the negative. Focusing on the positive doesn't mean I am not paying attention to my sadness, it just means that I am looking at it from a different point of view. So here I go...
I am grateful for my family. Even though times aren't as easy as I thought they were going to be, they are looking up.
I am grateful that Zilla is FINALLY catching up with the other children in his class.
I am grateful that Nae is getting almost all A's in her classes. Only one B.
I am grateful that my sister is living with my dad and will continue to do so.
I am grateful that I can look down at my hands and remember my mom without crying.
I am grateful for our new house.
I am grateful that I have the opportunity to go for walks around my house and look at all the beautiful tress and scenery around the pathways.
I am grateful that my children have insurance and can go to the doctor if/when needed.
I am grateful that I got to spend some time with my best friend last week.
I am grateful that I am able to email one of my best friends to plan an outing in the coming weeks.
I am grateful for this blog and all the amazing woman I have met through having this blog and making it "open".
And finally, I am grateful for myself. I can do what I put my mind to. No matter how small it may look to someone else. It matters to me and that is important!
Oct 27, 2008
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Good for you! It's a rough time for a lot of people right now. I'm proud of you for turning it into a positive/greatful for what you have situation! I need to take the lesson!
great idea--- I think we should all focus more on what we are thankful for!
What a lovely post! I think if we all took the time to dwell on what we are thankful for, we might would be able to cut back a meds a bit :).
I sat outside last night when it was very dark and looked at the stars and thought to myself, I have got to do this more. It was very peaceful.
I am glad you can think about your mom without being sad all the time.
I am also very glad you made this blog open. I like having you around.
BTW, don't worry about being a whiny bitch. Its ok to do occasionally. After all, we are human.
Good for you, hon. It's not always easy to turn off that "bad" switch. I know I can't always.
Beautifully stated!
What a nice post! It's hard to remember everything I'm grateful for sometimes - but you've inspired me to write my own list. So thanks! I hope that you get to add a ton of new things as well. ((hugs))
There are days when I have trouble recognizing what I do have. It's a good exercise for all of us...forcing ourselves to remember there is much to be gratful for.
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