What are you grateful for?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Family. It's the most important thing in the world. Last week one of the doctors at the hospital told my husband he could die. Today he seems to no longer be in an urgent emergency situation, but we are still waiting on the results of the last scan. The past week has been the most difficult week in my life. I am so very grateful for my husband.

I hope all continues to get better with your husband. Thinking of you and sending you good thoughts and hugs. Thanks for the reminder, but I am sorry for your stress and worry.

[Anonymous]

A LOT...

Healthy children
A loving and wonderful and FUNNY husband who does laundry
Good health
My parents
My brother and my brother-in-law
My in-laws (most of the time)
My mom's recent remission from breast cancer
My children's amazing teachers and their school (our 2nd home)
Chocolate
Good friends
My workout buddies- There's no one else I'd want to be with at 6:15 in the morning!!
The awesome ladies in my book club
A roof over my head
Long, slow runs
Farmer's markets
Laughter
Email
Wine
Champagne
Cheeseburgers
French fries
Sunshine
The Pill
Grandparents who will take the kids overnight (for many nights)
Getting carded
Music
Drive through banks
The person who fed my meter today. God bless you!
McDonald's- saved me last night with the kiddo's
Yoga pants
Elastic waistbands in general
Spanx
Down comforters
My kicks (I wear them everyday!)
Date night Thursdays with my DH
2 Amy's pizza
Advil
Acidophilous (I know I can't spell it but it's changed my life)
The beach
Sunsets
Cupcakes
Diet Coke
Road trips
Tailgating
Dancing

And so much more!!!

[Anonymous]

My husband who is an amazing partner. I have no complaints.

[Anonymous]

Sometimes I really marvel at the "simple" things that I have that so many people don't. I have a warm, comfortable, clean, safe home. I have a refrigerator and shelves stocked with food. If I get sick, I can go see a doctor and my insurance will pretty much pay for it. But I'm healthy, and so is my family. My parents, brother, and husband, are all good, loving people. I have this daughter who is so precious to me, it makes my heart ache.

It's funny, because I bet my life looks kind of humble to some people -- small condo, one car, one salary. But I just think about all the people who yearn for the basic safety/security I have, and I feel ridiculously, ridiculously grateful.

[Anonymous]

bump, because I like this thread

[Anonymous]

my happy kids
my morning cup of coffee
my babysitter
a fully stocked fridge and a roof over my head with A/C and heating

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sometimes I really marvel at the "simple" things that I have that so many people don't. I have a warm, comfortable, clean, safe home. I have a refrigerator and shelves stocked with food. If I get sick, I can go see a doctor and my insurance will pretty much pay for it. But I'm healthy, and so is my family. My parents, brother, and husband, are all good, loving people. I have this daughter who is so precious to me, it makes my heart ache.

It's funny, because I bet my life looks kind of humble to some people -- small condo, one car, one salary. But I just think about all the people who yearn for the basic safety/security I have, and I feel ridiculously, ridiculously grateful.

Love this. It is likely that my family are going to have a huge drop in income soon and I love these reminders of how lucky we are. Yes, private school, fancy vacations, and even our home are likely to go by the wayside, but we will be fine and we are very fortunate to have what we have (love, happiness, a recognition of simple pleasures, etc.) Thanks everyone!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Family. It's the most important thing in the world. Last week one of the doctors at the hospital told my husband he could die. Today he seems to no longer be in an urgent emergency situation, but we are still waiting on the results of the last scan. The past week has been the most difficult week in my life. I am so very grateful for my husband.

I hope all continues to get better with your husband. Thinking of you and sending you good thoughts and hugs. Thanks for the reminder, but I am sorry for your stress and worry.

Thank you. We didn't get great news today...Good thoughts and hugs are greatly appreciated. He is scared out of his mind and I have to be the strong one, and that isn't easy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My children. I just learned that a child in our scout pack passed away last night unexpectedly due to sudden illness. I will hold my chidlren closer than ever after school today.

That's awful. Do you know what the illness was?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Family. It's the most important thing in the world. Last week one of the doctors at the hospital told my husband he could die. Today he seems to no longer be in an urgent emergency situation, but we are still waiting on the results of the last scan. The past week has been the most difficult week in my life. I am so very grateful for my husband.

I hope all continues to get better with your husband. Thinking of you and sending you good thoughts and hugs. Thanks for the reminder, but I am sorry for your stress and worry.

Thank you. We didn't get great news today...Good thoughts and hugs are greatly appreciated. He is scared out of his mind and I have to be the strong one, and that isn't easy

Truly sorry to hear this. You and your family have been on my mind. I know it is hard being the strong one when you want to scream, cry, etc. I am sure. Lean on your friends and your community. They will be there for you. And this "virtual" friend will be too.

[Anonymous]

That I have two happy healthy children and that I had them quite effortlessly and easily.

I think about this a lot especially when I want to start having a pity party for myself that my life hasn't turned out quite the way I envisioned it. I realize that life may not be perfect, I am not rich and thin and have a million friends but I am very very lucky.

[Anonymous]

That ...
My boy's cough is just that - a cough.
Swingset in the backyard that I can see from my kitchen
I have a job for now
My husband has a very secure job
We have health insurance
My mother has moved within driving distance
Both of our cars work
The leaves on the trees right now are brilliant colors
The most amazing Sausage, Garlic, and Spinach soup
The new TV fall season has some really good, funny shows
My Kindle
Iced Skim Lattes
Chocolate Chip Cookies
That my boys play together (even if it sometimes looks like they're going to seriously maim each other).
Beyonce's song - Put a Ring on it - it just makes me smile
Watching my children dance to Pocketful of Sunshine
I have not had to step foot into a hospital or emergency room for 18 months now for any reason (knock wood).

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My healthy, awesome child
My health
Family and friends
The brain in my head and the heart in my chest
The sun still comes up every morning
A roof over our heads
Food in the fridge
Books in our house
Nina Simone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUcXI2BIUOQ
The color of tangerines, fall leaves, pomegranite seeds. I think it is wonderful that these exist.
Hot coffee in a heavy ceramic mug
My bike
Roller skates
Freedom
Autonomy
Art

etc. etc. etc.

Thanks for starting this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Having a baby against all possible odds. She is glorious. So much so that it didn't bother me last month when a mother I didn't know remarked that I was such a youthful grandmother.

This is just what I needed today! I am 35 and have finally decided to go to the doctor to find out why I am not getting pregnant. I know it won't be easy as we have been trying for over 3 years. But, your post gives me hope!