Clean sheets tucked in just so I want to jump back into bed but will anticipate their caress.

A hot cup of coffee with just the right flavoring.

The soothing spray of the shower it washes all my cares away.

A perfect day predicted. Time to go look at the leaves. Absorb a little sunshine.

Planning another meal give away. Every month we provide and it is satisfying to serve.

Rewarding myself for my sticktoitiveness. Ice cream my choice of flavor. I can hardly decide!

Be grateful for the little things and have faith in the big things.

Why am I writing a list at 6:00 p.m ? Because Helen said my lists have wisdom in them.

Why am I feeling cherished instead of broken? Because of the friends who have checked in on a health scare.

Why am I listening to John Denver? Because his every song is a gratitude list. His death was preventable and I still mourn the loss of his spark.

Why am I smiling? Because the morning glory is covered in buds and if Jack Frost is lazy I’ll see flowers.

Why ? I was blue but after rest I’m a gorgeous shade of sky blue.

Why am I watching the sunset? Because I only watch it once in a while and why not today?

Some morning my gratitude flows. Today I keep hitting the backspace. Edit  and delete. Get down to the essentials.

It doesn’t seem worth mentioning but I woke up and I got up after a good night’s sleep.

I have clothes to put on. I live in a house. I am safe and secure.

I greet Hubby. Good morning to the back of the man I depend on. UOK? is his response.

Blood sugar 124. I could wish for lower but grateful it’s not higher.

Coffee and cereal especially tasty when the evening before was busy.

Thankful that I have everything I need all the essentials.

Grateful to feel better. (Hopeful that Hubby’s cold stays in his head.)

Glad to have the energy to clean Deb’s today. (She is always accommodating.)

Anticipating ushering at EJ Thomas tonight.( I’m glad I’m not coughing anymore.)

The beauty of Fall.( Look for rainbows in the trees and yards.)

A haircut can transform you. ( Bring on a magical day!)

Pause. Breathe . Take a minute to absorb your space.

Grateful for what I see,feel and hear. I let it fill me.

In the pause I sense security and safety. I am filled. I breathe out serenity.

Throughout the day as I am  in different places I will pause, look around and inhale my surroundings and exhale gratitude.

Be aware. Pause.Breathe.

Grateful for a really good book. (Facebook was down ? I never noticed.)

Dear Evan Hansen was a superb movie. The book is equally engaging.(Plot was different I won’t be a spoiler.)

Finding a grape popsicle in the freezer and savoring it on my sore throat. (Yes I know I could have bought more but this was a gift.)

Pajama days. No obligations.No regrets.(I am recharging.)

Taco Day. I love tacos. (# tacobellsaysnofreetaco)

Clean corners and mini organization. (Inch by inch life’s a cinch)

Taking a walk this afternoon. Love sharing our thoughts and afterthoughts. (Open your eyes to Fall.)

Grateful that Hubby had the energy to put first desk together.

Glad it made sense to him. Pieces and parts and bags and bags of screws.

It took both of us all today. Him laying on his back . Me handing him screws.

He didn’t lose patience (much). That’s a blessing!

I put screws on his belly. He coughed and they scattered. What a laugh that was!

We will always remember when we we put his desk together. Bless his desk.

Mine can wait.

October popped up in with brisk temperatures and brilliant blue skies. I appreciate the Autumn days because I have experienced Winter.

I have a sniffly nose,scratchy throat and an annoying cough but there are over the counter meds for comfort.A good excuse to rest in my nest.

Emptied a closet yesterday and now we decide what to do with everything. Only a little needs to be kept.

I set aside a box of things to sell. No pressure as they are things I would have parted with anyway.

Bought not one but two new desks. I will have an organized writing area instead of the top of my Mom’s sewing machine. I can just picture it!

Babysitting Miss Velma Jane today. The opportunity has me quivering with anticipation and what ifs.Shh!

All of the things that could go wrong won’t. Relax and enjoy!

I will conquer their steps and I will conquer the steps.

Sweet memories of other babies I’ve sung to as I cared for them. I love that babies don’t care if you sing well.

Songs I associate with certain little ones. “You are my sunshine”, “Beautiful” and”You’ll be in my heart.”

The connection between baby and caretaker. This baby likes to be held. I can do that.

My MIL used to judge me that I held the babies when they slept. “You could get get so much done” . I was nurturing. Not sorry.

Thank you for the energy. Grateful for this precious time.

“Dear Evan Hansen” describes through acting and music the world of anxiety and depression.The music is haunting .The acting is superb.

Grateful they made this movie. They sang out about mental illness and didn’t avoid the hard feels.

Grateful to those who tended to me till I found my laugh again. Thank you to the listeners in my life.

Grateful for my circle of friends who understand and lift me to my feet when I have stumbled.

Grateful for those who have not experienced it but embrace my soul.

Be aware of the masks we wear. Masks are commonplace (with COVID). Masks shield the soul from judgement and involvement.Masks can keep you from healing.

Even if you don’t have a label you know someone who does. We are here to care for each other. You are not alone.