Everytime I pause giving gratitude I find I deal with life’s curve balls much less effectively. Glad I quickly thought of coming back and offering gratitude before too much time had passed.

1. Today I learned my dad will finally be starting his radiation treatment next week. I’m thankful it’s finally beginning so that he can have a chance to beat his cancer.

2. I stopped having alcohol for a little while. I wasn’t drinking too much before but I do feel good to completely abstain from it for now.

3. I’m grateful for good health and that of my wife and kids.

4. I’m really grateful that my daughter has her friends back. Last year she was being bullied a bit but that issue is gone. She has a great bunch of friends now thank God!

5. Today my boss drove me absolutely crazy. I let it bother me all evening. I’m glad that at least I realized it was getting to me more than normal and that I should come back to this site and post. It usually gets me out of my funk because I realize how much I have to be thankful for. That said, I’m grateful to have a good job that never stops challenging me.

6. I’m grateful to have rediscovered my interest in drawing. It gives me something to be excited about and something fun and challenging to do.

7. I gave a speech at my Toastmasters meeting this week. I’m glad for the opportunity to perform it. I’m thankful for getting constructive feedback from loving people who care about me and for winning best speech of the night! I’m especially happy that I have an amazing mentor coaching me and really helping me improve!

That’s it for now,

Have a great weekend!