Gratitude Discussion Group

I am grateful (and giddy) for my daughters and grands.
Yesterday Dad took 5 yo camping with the big boys, and 2 yo stayed home with Mom, so we were able to have an adventure with "Just El." For maybe the second time in his life Elliot didn't have to "share" us with big brother. He kept switching off who he was holding hands with - always 2 people at a time, and giving equal time to each of us. The grin on his face was priceless, as was his almost constant chuckle.

All we did was walk in a nearby park, wade in the lake, play tag and eat a patio dinner at our favorite Mexican place. He got to try Elotes - Mexican corn on the cob with mayo, cheese and chili lime salt - his first bites were hilarious when it wasn't just corn and butter, but pretty soon his face was covered with the toppings and he was smacking his lips. And horchata (sweetened cinnamon/vanilla/rice drink) - he drank the WHOLE 12 ounce glass!

And I am super grateful for my nebulizer and air conditioning - my lungs are beginning to heal, I think.
Sue

Hello to all in the Gratitude Discussion Group! It looks like the last post in this group was in July. Maybe we all need some inspiration to get back in the gratitude mode? If so, I'd like to share a blog I read today which just might provide that inspired feeling.

I would like to invite you to read a blog written by Virginia Laken. Virginia was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Dementia (MCI) a number of years ago. The diagnosis has now been changed to Alzheimer's. Over the years she has written in her blog about the changes in her life. She recently wrote this blog and she titled it, Gifts Granted. I think you will find it inspirational. I certainly did. After you read it, I would enjoy hearing your comments.
https://us16.campaign-archive.com/?e=8d0cf3f7f7&u=fa305ab2b4fe73c3449903522&id=1eb9a02ac5
What do you feel grateful for?

@hopeful33250

That’s beautiful and not sappy at all as the author said in the last paragraph. She shows an inner strength and peace that a lot are not capable of achieving. It would be a pleasure to know her.

As always I am grateful for my loving supportive family, for the good times we continue to have, for my health and the fact that both my children have loving spouses, good health , successful careers and loving grandchildren. A whole lotta loving and good fun in this family and I am blessed to be able to see them on a regular basis. I am grateful for the good humor that my family and friends have. I do realize that not all are as fortunate as I am. I’m grateful to be around good people who have a positive outlook on life in general.

And I am especially grateful that God woke me up today. 😀

FL Mary

I just now saw this thread for the first time. I am always most grateful for my loving husband. I am really grateful for being helpful to my community. I am also grateful for the animals in my life that teach me to live in the moment, and help me recharge.

@hopeful33250 A good thread to revive!!! Thanks!

I am grateful for friends who stand by me. Grateful to "be on the right side of the dirt" today. Grateful for a chance to make a difference.
Ginger

Interesting to see what popped into my email this morning from Dr. Amit Sood's Resilient Option website subscription for Year of Healing 2021 Day 83...

Here is your insight and suggested practice for today:
-- Insight: We can't inhale without exhaling or exhale without inhaling. Similarly, we can't give without receiving or receive without giving. It's a circle.
-- Suggested Practice: Think of the many ways you can be grateful for the help you were able to give.

Also an short audio file for the day on the site - https://www.resilientoption.com/year-of-healing

Today I am grateful for all the skilled and caring medical practitioners - from the schedulers and wheelchair pushers to the nurses, technicians and doctors. All of them have been working, and continue to work, under incredibly difficult circumstances. Yet they do it with a kind greeting, a smile, and a sincere effort to help. I have seen and talked to many this week, and have yet to have anyone be rude, dismissive or uncaring. I am humbled, awed and grateful.
Sue

Sue, you’re so spot on! I’ve experienced the same graciousness from my medical practitioners too. They’re overwhelmed with work and understaffed and yet they remain cheerful, attentive and caring. Takes special people to be “on” all the time!

@migizii. On a long drive today with my sister, we played a new “car game”…….What are you grateful for from A to Z. We shared as many things as we could think of at each letter and we completed our game 6 1/2 hours later!😊❤️