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November 24, 2009

... yes, i AM thankful ...

Today, was one of those introspective mornings.  You know, your mind wanders through the memory tracks, it stops a few places, examines the whys, wherefores, the ups and the downs.  Thursday, Thanksgiving for my friends to the south... which brought me back to  Susan's gratitude post last year and this post this year. 

Are we all too busy?  Not much activity this year, including me.  Last year, faithfully, I made the three things to be grateful for.  This year, I am grateful, but, not so consistent. 

I am grateful for wonderful friends, near and far and those I have yet to meet.  I am grateful my basic needs are met.  I have a home, warm and cozy, great bedding, food for my tummy and a few coin in the bank.  I am grateful my family is healthy.  I grateful my mama is still alive, even though she is now in a nursing home, or as the health community or others call a long term care residence.  It is still the same.  An awful place some days.  I am grateful for life.  I am grateful to my God.  You be grateful to yours.  I am just thankful.

So... be thankful where ever you are in this world.  Be thankful.  Be loved.  Be warm.  Be safe.

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November 24, 2009

I am grateful for my son

He is 18 now and has the kindest heart.  We live here together, I help him, he helps me.  I have been working hard on finishing an important project - and tonight, he came to me and said "Don't worry mom, you are good and it will be fine. You will finish and send it off, and whatever happens will happen. You did your best, I have been watching you"  This from my wonderful bright amazing different son.

Thanks kiddo, I needed that :)

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November 23, 2009

wise words

"When a person doesn't have gratitude, something is missing in his or her humanity. A person can almost be defined by his or her attitude toward gratitude."

--Elie Wiesel

Posted by Susan Wiggs 

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November 22, 2009

kindred spirits

I loved yesterday, a workshop for writers in Greater Vancouver. There's such a fine energy in a room full of creative people. And it's rare for a writer to encounter "her kind" because we're all usually home alone, writing. It feels good to spend time in the company of kindred spirits. Plus they made the most amazing potluck lunch ever.

Posted by Susan Wiggs 

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November 22, 2009

Gratitude for Good Samaritan Hospital & subsequent professionals/friends

Everyone signing the guestbook at www.caringbridge.org/visit/heidi
is thankful for Good Samaritan Hospital & subsequent professionals/friends whose positive thoughts and prayers have butressed and fed
the thriving life of Heidi as well as countless others inspired by her!  Her contagious smile depicts life as a tribute to amazing professionals, friends, & familes with positive thoughts & prayers for her mind, body, & spirit! www.caringbridge.org/visit/heidi.

Many thanks is the understatement!

Posted by miamiujj 

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November 20, 2009

John Cleese !

I am grateful that the wonderful John Cleese is still alive and making people laugh - at him, at themselves. 

Snow today - grateful to be home tucked into bed now :)

Pam

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November 20, 2009

Customer Appreciation Sale

I am grateful for the customer appreciation sale at the fabric store today.  I was able to purchase the "perfect" match silk fabric and two pieces for light coats.  Cobalt blue and White.  I especially was happy to see the shoppers buying the fabrics for presents.  Their delight in a good bargain was lovely to see, particularly the seniors buying quilting, baby and children's fabrics.   The creative side of life - we need it in this crazy world.

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November 20, 2009

Grateful for donated labor

Today, if we don't blow away first, a fellow from a farm animal rescue is coming to donate some time.  He will trim a few miniature horses for me.  Farriers in general don't like to trim mini's, too low to the ground.  I keep thinking, since I am not using my steel milking stand for goat milking any longer, maybe I can convert it to a mini horse stand.  Hmmm. So, I am grateful for the help of others, and I will be happy if we don't get the 70 mph winds to blow the sand an dust into the barn we will be working in........or maybe it will just snow ! Blue sky now, so who knows !

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November 19, 2009

Entertainment in various forms :)

People magazine.  I don't read magazines usually, but with Johnny Depp on the cover as the Sexiest Man , I might be persuaded !  I do miss the gold overlays on his teeth he kept for filming Pirates 2 and 3.........

Reality shows - love love LOVE NBC's "The Biggest Loser".  Inspirational, it really is !  One contestant admitted that she has watched BL since it first began, and would sit and eat ice cream while agreeing that she should change.......she did by becoming a player instead of a watcher.  It is NEVER too late to take charge of your life and for that I am grateful too !

That's me, grateful for each day I can get up and see what the world is doing !  Enjoy your day all !

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November 19, 2009

my sister



my best friend for nearly half a century

         

Posted by Susan Wiggs 

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