1. waking up, that in itself is a blessing
2. an abundance of opportunities that guide me
3. showing up for me
4. the many little things in my life that are not so little
5. those who have the strength to thrive in hard times without complaint
6. the ability to think, reason and. remembering
7. my family, they make my life richer
8. the many amazing friends that always have my back
9. my hubbies eye surgeries went well, were a success and the recovery was easier than  anticipated
10. finding and focusing on the good in every day

• Another year is almost over.  Lots of recovery with teeth and new hip, but grateful for the healing and being more mobile.  
• God. :)  
• Family and friends.  
• Reasonably nicer weather for this time of the year, but still wanting snow for Christmas. 
• Memories of family past.
• Being sober and nicotine free another day.  Neither do I take for granted. 
• The quiet of the morning at my house.
• Every other Mondays and Tuesdays off now.
• A good up of Peach tea.
• My ears are ringing but it doesn’t bother me the way it did when it first started over a year and a half ago.
• A good night’s sleep.
• That although I live alone, I don’t have to feel lonely.
• My job.  Always learning something new.  Good coworkers. :)
• A new year ahead and all its possibilties.
• I woke up today and Thanked God as my feet hit the floor. Thank you again God for another day. 

Grateful for the beauty of art in nature. From majestic waterfalls to intricate spiderwebs, nature’s artwork is a constant reminder of the awe-inspiring creativity that surrounds me .

Grateful for the natural beauty of the town I am living in right now. Grateful for clean air , majestic scenery.

Grateful for the power of laughter. It brings people together, lightens the mood, and can turn even the toughest days into moments of joy and levity.

Grateful for last night outing with colleges at work ,and the laughter we shared .




Grateful for the opportunity to travel and explore different cultures. Experiencing new places, meeting people from diverse backgrounds, and immersing oneself in different traditions and perspectives broadens horizons and fosters understanding.




Grateful for last year , especially this time of the year ,when I traveled with a fellow friend ,and had my best time of the year .


Grateful for the gift of music. It has the ability to touch my emotions, uplift my spirit, and provide solace during difficult times. Whether it’s playing an instrument, singing, or simply listening to my favorite tunes, music enriches my live.
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Grateful for the wonders of modern technology. From smartphones and laptops to medical advancements, technology has revolutionized the way I live, work, and connect with others, making my live more convenient and efficient.




Grateful for the gift of empathy. The ability to understand and share the feelings of others fosters compassion, strengthens relationships .


Grateful for the opportunity to learn from failures and setbacks.

Grateful for the gift of free time. Having moments of leisure and relaxation allows me to recharge, pursue hobbies and passions, and find balance in my live.

Grateful for the power of forgiveness. Letting go of grudges and resentments .

• traveling grace
• home, it’s always great to to visit but coming home is always blissful
• a beautiful Thanksgiving surrounded by those I love and those who love me
• family
• memories and moments with loved ones no longer with me, remembering they never really leave us
• what left, what stayed and what’s on the way
• blessings beyond measure
• a  beautiful celebration yesterday of my husband’s 65th birthday
• sunrise to sunset and every second in between

Grateful for prayer through music. Grateful for our  souls, that thing that have the capacity to express, and experience things out of our imagination. Grateful for the ability to discover new feelings within me.

Grateful for things that get me out of comfort zone every morning :

Cold showers in cold weather.

HiiT workout directly after waking up.

Organizing my bed and washing my teeth .

Preparing my breakfast.

Grateful for knowing that my imperfections makes me unique and special, and all I have to do  is to liberate my perfections by accepting and loving my  imperfections.

Grateful for the generous heart of friends, who send me expressing their appreciation of what I write.

Grateful for the possibilities I have in my life. Grateful for the possibility to have a new job. Grateful for the possibility to have a new career, which will create a wide broad of possibilities. Grateful for the possibility to have a significant other. Grateful for the possibility to make new friends. Grateful for the possibility to travel to new places. Grateful for the possibility to change, and get better.

Pondering everything and being filled with wonder. Ponderful and wonderful.

My car running and reliable. I take her for granted! Even begrudge spending money when things need fixed. Grateful!

Shopping for those less fortunate. I love how the universe leads me to what I need. Budget always stretches to help provide.

Starting my amaryllis plants early this year. In the dark and drear of Winter they will bloom and remind me of Spring.

Grateful for my simple life and thankful to those who accompany me.

Happy Thanksgiving. Reflect today and enumerate tomorrow.

• family, they are the best part of me
• remembering today is a Monday and this too shall pass
• lessons, blessings and the experience and wisdom that they bring
• my partner, what a blessing it is to feel valued and loved
• home, its where we are loved
• friends that feel  like family
• laughter, may I never go a day without it
• patience with myself
• forehead kisses
• allowing time to do it’s thing
• rest at the end of productive days

• peaceful days
• time, it has a way of always showing us what truly matters
• seeing things clearly
• relaxing and refueling
• moments and memories
• the flexibility to change up as life warrants
• family always, God knew what He was doing
• rest at the end of the day

• Lots of variety in my job.  I did not get bored, that’s for sure.
• Family.  My side of the family and my in-laws
• God, as always.
• People willing to help me learn at work.
• Teamwork.
• Two days off in a row. 
• A nice warm bath.
• The breeze in the air. 
• Comedy on t.v.  
• The willingness to learn new things.
• Sobriety and being nicotine free.
• Learning new religions.
• Good, supportive friends.
• The ability to thing outside the box in a project.
• Today.  It is all I am really guaranteed and I will enjoy it. 

Would love to stay in and observe the rain but we have errands. Grateful in advance for when they are done.

So lucky to have many grocery stores near by but I’m not hopping from store to store to save a few bucks.

Many thanks to Mike of Mike’s Place for donating some food for the dinner on Sunday.

Don’t mind picking it up though always say a prayer for safe travels.

Savoring the grateful holiday before jumping into Christmas.

Dinner on Thanksgiving with Hubby. Dessert with some of the offspring.

Perfect day to be reading. Finished book for Zoom book club Monday night. Will reread for detail.

The Earth needed the rain and I will not begrudge it some!