Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[Tink-osophy]

Sometimes, it's the little things, like: -

Sunny weather when you come out of the hair salon.

A car vacating a space right in front of you in a very busy car park.

Catching sight of winter-white stoats.

 

[bluecastle]

The greatest “lucky” experience of my life was conceiving my DD. After 2 years of trying, she was my one and only pregnancy in my life. A gift beyond measure, especially now having a granddaughter.

When my DD was first driving, she hydroplaned on a rainy night and my lucky Subaru stopped within inches of an electrical power box. That car is still running and my DH and I can’t bear to part with it. (It’s a 2004)

I feel lucky every time I am able to get a 2 BR villa at Disney or a difficult ADR.

 

[pixie3]

I feel lucky that I had wonderful grandparents. When I became an adult, I realized that not everyone has that experience. I miss them and think of them often. Whenever I need to go to my "happy place" it actually isn't Disney, it's their back porch: listening to the Pirates game, listening to the cicadas and eating sherbet.

I got ran over by a truck when I was in high school and I am lucky to have survived that. Also, my son was in a terrible wreck. I am lucky he lived and it's lucky that no one else was in the car with him, because they would not have made it. Both of those things probably aren't luck but God or my angels.

I'm lucky I have been able to visit Disney as much as I have and to have done as much traveling as I have.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Fri, 5/24) - 3 things you're grateful for beginning with B

 

[leebee]

Bread... so many styles, textures, flavors. I'll throw the ability to Bake Bread in here, too!

My last name starts with a "B" so I'll say I'm grateful for my "B" cousins. They don't all have last names starting with B, but one of their parents did. We are the "B" cousins, made from good Beef stock (there's a joke in here that I won't get into, but the phrase has become family legend...)!

Beach. I am NOT a beach person, but I love walking on the beach. We rent a cottage just off the ocean in York Beach, ME, every summer. Each morning, DH and I walk the beach with our coffee mugs, and in the evenings we walk the beach with something more "interesting" in those coffee mugs. I love being able to do this (summered every year in York, at my grandfather's cottage which became my mom's house) and being able to smell the ocean, hear the waves, see the sky, and look towards Europe fills my soul with peace.

 

[slo]

Good Friday Morning

#1 - Bananas - We eat a lot of bananas here. It’s my favorite quick thing to eat when I’m hungry between meals, and they are wonderfully portable, so they go with me a lot.

#2 - Bowls - I couldn’t have my milk & cereal without them

#3 - Blanket - I have to be under a blanket/throw when watching TV. It could be 90 degrees in the house and I still have to be under some form of a blanket - weird, I know - LOL!

 

[Tink-osophy]

I'm lucky I have been able to visit Disney as much as I have and to have done as much traveling as I have.

I've often thought how lucky I was to be able to experience WDW and DL when they were at their most "Disney".

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Yay B's so many I am grateful for.

A Holy Baby born in Bethlehem. My faith.

Breathing. Every breath to me is such a blessing.

Dad's first name starts with a B. God has sure blessed me with him! Billy the teddy bear I mentioned recently along with Benjy, my stuffed animal dog from childhood.

Breakfast, Blankets, and for dad Boys in Blue (Dodgers), and red, white, and blue, my country.

 

[Tink-osophy]

BBBBB

BBC Radio and TV. ...The BBC hasn't always made the best decisions in the interests of license-payers/viewers, but, overall, I am glad we've had them over the years. I'm especially grateful for the radio stations: BBC Radio1 and Radio2 have been part of my life, almost as long as I can remember.

Boats ...I can't quite explain why, but I find boats so relaxing. Not the huge cruise ships, but most others.

Baking ..I only bake once or twice a month, but I enjoy the process (with some music on) and the results!!!

Bird calls ...I love the tranquility of sitting outside, the sun shining and the wild birds singing/cooing.

 

[Tink-osophy]

...I love walking on the beach. We rent a cottage just off the ocean in York Beach, ME, every summer. Each morning, DH and I walk the beach with our coffee mugs, and in the evenings we walk the beach with something more "interesting" in those coffee mugs. I love being able to do this (summered every year in York, at my grandfather's cottage which became my mom's house) and being able to smell the ocean, hear the waves, see the sky, and look towards Europe fills my soul with peace.

That sounds heavenly.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Beaches
Beautiful sunsets on Beaches
Being able to enjoy an adult Beverage while lounging on a ( wait for it ) BEACH

 

[LuvOrlando]

Beaches, I love the ocean so much
Balloons, because they are little puffs of someone hoping for a smile
Blue Hydrangeas

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Blessings
Bryce Canyon
Being with friends

 

[DianaMB333]

Breakfasts
Be present
Beaches

 

[bluecastle]

Beatles: I can’t imagine (haha) what my life would have been like without them. Always grateful that I grew up during Beatlemania and for all the music from that time.

Baseball: I was coming home from a baseball game when I met my DH on a train. We discovered that we had so much in common, although we rooted for different teams.


Balconies at WDW resorts: So relaxing and an important part of our vacation. One of my best memories from our last trip is hearing our 3 year-old DGD call, “hey, giraffe!”, from our balcony. She was not the only kid doing it either.

 

[leebee]

Oh, my gosh, the BEATLES! I'll add the Beach Boys and the BeeGees (especially their early stuff, before they went all disco)!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Last name- maiden and married are B names.

Books- we stopped by the library where DD17 volunteered for 2 years. It’s small, but it was a huge boost for her and I enjoyed browsing a few things in their collections. I even found the sequel book for a tv series I just binged.

Beatles- DD17 is obsessed. I’ve always liked them but I don’t know if I ever would have splurged on Ringo Starr tickets if it weren’t for her. Definitely amazing to see an actual Beatle perform live and in person.

 

[princessjilly]

Billy… my dad’s name. Even thought I’m mad at him right now .. I’m so so lucky to have such a caring, supportive and generous dad.

My baby girl she’s 5 but I still call her baby girl she’s my absolute world and I’m so grateful for her every single day, after thinking I might never be a parent (ivf baby)

Beach.. I feel like everyone has said this but isn’t that testament to the calming and therapeutic effect of the sea air and sounds

Bed… I stay up wayyy too late every night but once I’m in it I absolutely love my bed

 

[mumto3girls]

Most have mine have already been said but I will second beaches, my bed—everyday I am trying to get my list of things to do done so I can go back to bed, and blankets. I also need to be covered in bed or on the couch no matter the weather.

 

[Allison Joy]

3 times you've been grateful for a little bit of good luck!
1. I've won a couple of library contests
2. Lucky guesses on Wordle
3. Lucky spins on the "wheels" that give prizes on a virtual pets site I frequent

3 things you're grateful for beginning with B
1. Babies. Just... babies. lol
2. Books
3. Bibles