By mid summer things at work were getting really tough. People around me that I relied on and really liked were resigning, the office environment became very toxic and this impacted how I felt all the time. I then started writing gratitude lists on this site. Things at work and in my life turned around big time! I couldn’t believe how much it improved and how good I felt.

Then I stopped feeling gratitude. Not only did things at work regress big time, I hated it again and this made me miserable. At the same time, I learned that my dad had prostate cancer and it was quite advanced. I felt crushed.

Last weekend I posted a gratitude list for the first time since getting the news about my dad and since work got tough again. Guess what! I’m already starting to see signs of improvement at work and 2 days ago my dad received results from his bone and CT scans indicating that the cancer has not spread to other organs or his bones. What a relief!

I’m insanely grateful for my father’s test results and because he’s now really committed to taking care of his health. I’m also grateful that I still have both my parents in my life.

I’m happy that my wife and I get along very well. We’re still really busy with our kids and careers, but life is good.

I’m grateful that my office will be closing for the holidays in between Christmas and New Years. I’ll be able to take extra time off to spend with my family and to recharge my batteries.

I got together with my friends on Saturday and had a blast as usual. I’m so thankful for having these kind hearted people in my life.

Out of the blue, I was called for an interview for a dream job last week. I’m grateful for having the chance to interview for it. I’m sure it will go well. I also reached out a company I’ve been wanting to work for forever and I know they will be coming back to me with good news this week.

I’m grateful my kids are healthy and are having a great year with their friends at school. They are getting good grades too which makes me really happy.

I’m grateful that the traffic going and coming from work has subsided big time.

Lastly, I’m thankful for good health. :)