All posts by MaryEllenNeitz

About MaryEllenNeitz

I have been posting Gratitude Lists for years. Got out of the habit but I'm back. I live with my Hubby and two bratty cats. The kids are grown. Grand daughter in Texas now with our great grand daughter. Grand son a nice young man in High School.Active at Church. Avid reader! Peace, Love and Daily Naps!

I’m Ready

Figured out what to wear but can’t find the pants-grateful for my many clothes.

Runny nose this morning. Love Spring but grateful for tissues and nasal decongestants.

A little chilly. Grateful for my jacket.

Thrifting. So excited by what I might find.

Cookies that aren’t too high in carbs.I bought a few packages so I have a treat if munchies hit.

A day that’s just for exploration and relaxation.

Everything is fun with Carol. We make it so!

High Hopes

Ant in the bedroom has me singing about an ant who wanted to carry a rubber tree plant-Oops there goes another rubber tree plant.

But time to be grateful for vacuum to sweep crumbs up and  ant traps as my bedroom is not for them.

Sunshine and lawn mowed. Hope storms aren’t severe tonight.

Getting errands run early before the rain.

Grateful for lactase so I can eat dairy. Grateful drugstore has it as I’m out.

Pool full of women makes me think everyone wants to shape up before Summer.

New to me swim suit fit. Second one will ! ((Stop eating chocolate Jif!)

Wonderful eulogies for friend’s funeral yesterday. She had to overcome    difficulties and thrived.

Find some beauty today and stay cheerfuk!

We Say Hallelujah

Tulips bursting into flowers and flowering trees against green grass.

Book I’m reading. I love every line. In awe of powerful writers.

Words bouncing around in my head. Is there a story there?

Child who calls to say “hi”- love to be needed.

Music to soothe my soul. Lyrics to commiserate my mood.

Peanut butter with chocolate on a shortbread cookie. Definitely not as healthy as an apple .

But I’m having it on an apple tomorrow.

Thrift shop closing. I have memories of that place. I will miss it and  always remember that the dress I bought for my child’s wedding was found there.

Two new swimsuits for what I would pay for one.

May 4th be with you! Hallelujah!

We Are Glad

Hymn learning at Church is called We Are Glad. Glad I’m starting to hit a few of the notes right.

Not raining yet. I am glad!

Hubby going with me to run errands. We Are Glad!

Many roads to get where I’m going-I am glad.

A long conversation with an old friend- I am GLAD!

Spilled the blueberries out of the fridge- have another container-I am glad!

We are glad because the Lord has done great things for us!

Marvelous

Breathtaking Spring! Grateful we can see colors and marvel at the new life.

On a hike yesterday we saw about 20 deer or the same 5 or 6 – 3 or 4 times! They watched us and we watched them. A mutual admiration society!

Spring flowers if you took the time to look. Amazing how a dandelion and violets look together.

Thanks to Carol for taking pictures. Actually grateful for pictures. Love on my phone!

Today is youngest’s birthday. When I was 34 they were only God’s plan. I marvel at them!

I wrote them an email. Its important to tell people they are important. Marvelous M!

ME time. Hubby mowed. I’m being more selective in my activities. No exercise class and no regrets! The important things will get done.

May May be majorly marvelous!

Let Go

Gratitude as a tool to let go of frustration and the general grouchies,

Clothes that need folded. I’m so lucky to have so many clothes that I love.

So many  that I need to start a pile for the thrift.

Yesterday I found a top to wear to a party and even had a gift card to pay for it.

Today I found a pair of pants at the thrift.

Frustrated that khakis won’t fit but losing weight is a process. More movement. Less food!

Also found a coffee cup that  says Pray,Pray,Pray! (Amen!)

Bought shirt that I love so much it’s on!

Wrong food got taken out of the freezer. But had more lasagna that could be microwaved for Hubby.

Then I got to eat the thawed cabbage roll.

Ready to start straightening up the house. Letting go of put upon that I’m doing it myself.

Music helps. Breaks do too. Tomorrow is going to be wonderful!

Letting go of my woes. Welcoming my blessings!

Grateful On Day After

Tornado (or high wind) touched down only 20 miles from here. Grateful that its path did not come this way.

Grateful for the meteorologists who track and report.

Facebook site where everyone was checking in.

Changing our plans because library event was cancelled. Thanks for cancelling and thanks for letting us know.

Spring brings tornadoes in my part of the world. May I never take it casually.

God bless anyone who was impacted.

Grateful for home. Grateful for today!

Wednesday Grateful

It is Spring! After rainy, dismal days the screen turned to technicolor.

Living in peace with the weeds for they are essential to the ecosystem.

My garden has tulips I don’t even remember planting.

Hubby has cut the grass twice. Hurray for him and cheers for new growth.

Rain is coming but hope storms hold off.

Did you see the eclipse? Breathtaking!

 

Early Spring

All the Groundhogs agree early Spring! Fine by me!

My friends began sending messages early! Did you hear the news? Early Spring!

Just realized its a Leap Year too so my frog decorations get to come out.

Grateful for all the food choices we have. I try to eat diabetic/gluten free Hubby is diabetic/low carb. We are able to find foods for us.

Grateful for the food labels that define what we are eating.

Saw some sunshine and blue sky yesterday. It made my mood soar.

Grateful for this day!

Ah! February

I happened to be up as January flipped into February at midnight last night. Hurray for February.

No matter what the Groundhog says tomorrow we are closer to Spring.

Trying everyday to reach out to a couple of people. We can support each other.

Grateful for a mild January. Never had to shovel.

Grateful to the trash men who take things away before I can chase after them and change my mind.

Grateful for busy days. I will be tired tonight but justifiably so.

Going to buy a couple of Valentines and pick some people who might be surprised. Dollar stores cards are so cheap!

Good Day!