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Gratitude Discussion Group

Posted by Debbra Williams, Alumna Mentor @debbraw, Nov 24, 2018

Hi everyone! Just before Thanksgiving @michellegraffradford posted a blog called Gratitude Changes Everything. She suggested three techniques to help incorporate gratitude into our daily lives:


  • Start the Day with Gratitude (before getting up think of three people you are grateful for)

  • Maintain a Gratitude Journal to record times when you are grateful

  • Count Blessings – not sheep! (Review the day and remember moments of gratitude)


Her blogpost was so inspiring that a lot of us decided we wanted to form a Gratitude Group to keep the attitude of gratitude going. The blogpost area is not an ideal space for a big discussion group so I am moving the discussion over here to the “Just Want to Talk” Group. Let’s use this space to share and discuss our Gratitude Journey. I’m going to suggest that we each try to take a minute from the day and post here what has made us feel thankful today. It can be as small as a stranger’s smile on the bus or as large as fulfilling a major life dream – or anywhere in between. We can also discuss how we are doing with the three techniques. Sometimes it is easier to form new habits with support from others.

Michelle's full blogpost is at the link below. You may want to review it or print it out to help get started!
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed/gratitude-changes-everything/
I look forward to hearing from others in the Gratitude Group and to having others join us here! Thanks to those who already shared great stories. If you haven't yet, what gratitude will you share today?!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Just Want to Talk Support Group.

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Oct 31, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "I am very grateful to my oncologist. On Monday i had a kidney biopsy to determine..." + (show)
@gingerw

I am very grateful to my oncologist. On Monday i had a kidney biopsy to determine some issues related to a recent diagnosis of IgM myeloma, before treatment commences. My oncologist directed a final reading to be done at Mayo Clinic [that is where he did his residency]. When my nephrologist called Tues night he said he had the results from a local lab, and "that was enough". I gently reminded him of the oncologist's request. He seemed reluctant to follow through so I messaged to the cancer center. A phone call yesterday afternoon was the results will go back to Mayo, as per originally instructed. Now I want to see the nephrology orders for the procedure and compare them to the oncology chart notes!
Ginger

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Good for you! A great example of advocating for yourself, @gingerw

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imallears | @imallears | Oct 31, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "I am very grateful to my oncologist. On Monday i had a kidney biopsy to determine..." + (show)
@gingerw

I am very grateful to my oncologist. On Monday i had a kidney biopsy to determine some issues related to a recent diagnosis of IgM myeloma, before treatment commences. My oncologist directed a final reading to be done at Mayo Clinic [that is where he did his residency]. When my nephrologist called Tues night he said he had the results from a local lab, and "that was enough". I gently reminded him of the oncologist's request. He seemed reluctant to follow through so I messaged to the cancer center. A phone call yesterday afternoon was the results will go back to Mayo, as per originally instructed. Now I want to see the nephrology orders for the procedure and compare them to the oncology chart notes!
Ginger

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@gingerw

That’s great that you followed through on that but not so great that YOU had to do it. We have to be on our toes so much to make sure everything that needs to be done is done. Not everyone can or would do that. Pays to ask questions and learn as much as we can about our medical issues. Doctors scoff at googling but it can help us in understanding and knowing what questions to ask. And of course, the Mayo forum, which is such a valuable tool.

Good health from FL Mary

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JK | @contentandwell | Oct 31, 2019
In reply to @becsbuddy "Today I am so grateful that I got thru my brain MRI so easily! I even..." + (show)
@becsbuddy

Today I am so grateful that I got thru my brain MRI so easily! I even got to wear my own clothes! Sweatshirt and sweatpants. Closed my eyes immediately and didn’t open them again until it was done! Took about 30+ minutes. Rewarded myself with a chocolate chip cookie! Hope the results are good

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@becsbuddy I hope you don’t have too long for the results and that they will be good. We will be waiting to hear.
Jane

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lioness | @lioness | Oct 31, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@jakeduck1 @lioness Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone..." + (show)
@imallears

@jakeduck1
@lioness

Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone else on this forum that lives in California? Do you have any friends or family that are affected?

If you ever had to evacuate (god forbid), would you only take mom and the cookies/candies? I bet you have an emergency bag.

Florida is getting some fall like weather tomorrow so I am grateful for that. However they say the humidity is coming back next week. A most unusual season. And they say climate change is a fraud...ha!

I have sweaters and boots to wear for crying out loud......and sheets to cover the plants in the event of a frost.

My friends say the humidity aggregates their joints ...does anyone find that true?

FL Mary from the Sunshine hurricane humid state

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@imallears The fires are not all that close to me closest is about 70 miles When I
lived back in Pa yes the weather change always affected my bones,arthritis here it hardly gets higher then 30% usually in single numbers thanks for asking but I'm fine

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 1, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@jakeduck1 @lioness Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone..." + (show)
@imallears

@jakeduck1
@lioness

Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone else on this forum that lives in California? Do you have any friends or family that are affected?

If you ever had to evacuate (god forbid), would you only take mom and the cookies/candies? I bet you have an emergency bag.

Florida is getting some fall like weather tomorrow so I am grateful for that. However they say the humidity is coming back next week. A most unusual season. And they say climate change is a fraud...ha!

I have sweaters and boots to wear for crying out loud......and sheets to cover the plants in the event of a frost.

My friends say the humidity aggregates their joints ...does anyone find that true?

FL Mary from the Sunshine hurricane humid state

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@imallears Although I no longer live in California, the wildfires are something I pay attention to. I have family/friends/former co-workers in the line of fire, so to speak. There is one that broke out last night that is affecting where I used to live. We went through the Thomas Fire two years ago in that same area. For that one I had to pack to evacuate in middle of the night, no power except for for camping light. Slept fully clothed with shoes on for three days. Truly an incident to bring on a PTSD flare.
Ginger

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Mamacita, Alumna Mentor | @mamacita | Nov 1, 2019

Today, I am grateful for all of my Mayo Clinic Connect peeps. I get so busy with things I drag my feet at connecting with everyone as I should. Untreated ADHD or old age? In any event, it's good to see you all on here and hear about what's happening in your lives.

I'm Diabetic. So yesterday I delivered our stash of candy to the kiddos at the medically fragile classroom. It was well received and the kiddos were so beautiful. Today I am making a Mississipi Pot Roast in the crock pot. Our church group is having a pot luck, and I want to bring something low carb that I can actually eat. I await seeing the opthamologist to see about changes in my optic nerve. ( 11th of this month)

I need to pick up test strips at SmallMart, as I am completely out. Having this scare with the optic nerve, I am staying really strict about my food intake, as well as keeping my blood sugars low.

I need to go by the store and pick up a heavy sweater for my daughter, who recently was discharged from the hospital. I am so grateful her IV Antibiotic treatment for her cellulitis was a success.
I will be praying for our members here who have procedures and tests lined up. I am thankful for you all.

I am so thankful that we are not alone

Have a great weekend. Love and light,

Mamacita Jane

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imallears | @imallears | Nov 1, 2019
In reply to @gingerw "@imallears Although I no longer live in California, the wildfires are something I pay attention to...." + (show)
@gingerw

@imallears Although I no longer live in California, the wildfires are something I pay attention to. I have family/friends/former co-workers in the line of fire, so to speak. There is one that broke out last night that is affecting where I used to live. We went through the Thomas Fire two years ago in that same area. For that one I had to pack to evacuate in middle of the night, no power except for for camping light. Slept fully clothed with shoes on for three days. Truly an incident to bring on a PTSD flare.
Ginger

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@gingerw

That’s an awful experience. I hope all you know are out of harm’s way. I think the fires are scarier than any hurricanes I have been through. We never had to evacuate. The longest time without power was in Long Island NY after a hurricane..6 1/2 days but we could stay in our home. Here, a few years ago, power was out for 3 days but we stayed at a friends who had a massive generator.
My son and family, in Orlando, stayed at a motel for a few days but they were 8 or 9 days without power... or rowed a portable AC...it’s always the cool air you miss.

Praying for a nice steady long rain for California.

FL Mary

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lioness | @lioness | Nov 1, 2019

@gingerw That would be alittle harrowing at the least

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Nov 1, 2019
In reply to @mamacita "Today, I am grateful for all of my Mayo Clinic Connect peeps. I get so busy..." + (show)
@mamacita

Today, I am grateful for all of my Mayo Clinic Connect peeps. I get so busy with things I drag my feet at connecting with everyone as I should. Untreated ADHD or old age? In any event, it's good to see you all on here and hear about what's happening in your lives.

I'm Diabetic. So yesterday I delivered our stash of candy to the kiddos at the medically fragile classroom. It was well received and the kiddos were so beautiful. Today I am making a Mississipi Pot Roast in the crock pot. Our church group is having a pot luck, and I want to bring something low carb that I can actually eat. I await seeing the opthamologist to see about changes in my optic nerve. ( 11th of this month)

I need to pick up test strips at SmallMart, as I am completely out. Having this scare with the optic nerve, I am staying really strict about my food intake, as well as keeping my blood sugars low.

I need to go by the store and pick up a heavy sweater for my daughter, who recently was discharged from the hospital. I am so grateful her IV Antibiotic treatment for her cellulitis was a success.
I will be praying for our members here who have procedures and tests lined up. I am thankful for you all.

I am so thankful that we are not alone

Have a great weekend. Love and light,

Mamacita Jane

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@mamacita Ooooh, tell us about the Mississippi pot roast. Low carb? Great! No potatoes? Even better for me! How was the church group pot luck?
There was naught a trick-or-treater here last night. We have a small town, and they held an event on the elementary school gym from 5-8pm. Our town has poor lighting, very few sidewalks, and uneven ground. So holding that was a great idea!
Hope your daughter is doing better each day.
Ginger

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Nov 1, 2019
In reply to @imallears "@jakeduck1 @lioness Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone..." + (show)
@imallears

@jakeduck1
@lioness

Cookies aside, was wondering if the fires are anywhere near you guys and anyone else on this forum that lives in California? Do you have any friends or family that are affected?

If you ever had to evacuate (god forbid), would you only take mom and the cookies/candies? I bet you have an emergency bag.

Florida is getting some fall like weather tomorrow so I am grateful for that. However they say the humidity is coming back next week. A most unusual season. And they say climate change is a fraud...ha!

I have sweaters and boots to wear for crying out loud......and sheets to cover the plants in the event of a frost.

My friends say the humidity aggregates their joints ...does anyone find that true?

FL Mary from the Sunshine hurricane humid state

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@imallears
I know I replied to this but maybe I didnt click reply???
The nearest fire is in the Sonoma Valley Wine Country 145 miles northwest of me.
These fires are horrible, in 2018 the worst fire in Calif history burned 18,804 structures and 85 people died.Imagine losing your home, job and town which happened when the town of Paradise was destroyed.
Jake

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