Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Friday friends with a hug always.

My faith is the core of who I am. I pray to live it kindly.

Dad and I are both readers which is a gift we are able to share albeit different types of books. God willing we look forward to being able to return together to the main branch library downtown by next year.

Simple joy and everyday moments to me are such graces from God. The pandemic and now as I recover from this long road of foot trouble I sure pray to never again take for granted each day as it comes. There is sunshine in all.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Never give up attitude - I finish what I start no matter how hard it gets

Truthful / Honest - upfront truthful person - I’ve learned over the years this is very off putting to people - not my problem take me or leave me I’m sticking to being me !

My sense of humor - it’s a little weird but I like using it to make things fun - things go better and faster when you’re having fun !!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Besides my faith and kindness, I value honesty wholeheartedly dear WDWEPCOT.

 

[leebee]

I'm so far behind I'm not going to even TRY to catch up!

3 qualities I'm grateful for:

> I am a very patient person, which means when the resident 8 year old is getting mouthy, or one of the 30-somethings is stressed out, I am the one they turn to. I don't usually get frustrated with them, and can just wait it out, talking instead of lecturing, etc. It also means I am VERY good at waiting in line (without a cell phone- don't own one)!

>DH is stubborn... well, tenacious? Dedicated?? All I know is, he willingly works 3 jobs; in fact, he likes his 2 part time jobs more than he likes his "real" job. Much of this is stuff he can do from home, or from his 2 different offices. It takes up a lot of his time, but for the most part he enjoys it, and once he retires from the full time job, he'll keep the other two because he likes them. His multiple jobs are what has made it possible for us to support DD/SIL/LG (stands for Little Guy) over the past 3 years while DD was in grad school and then getting themselves financially stable.

> I'm honest, and want you to be honest with me. It alleviates a lot of the "i don't know, what do YOU want to do" kind of stuff. You are an adult and I respect that... so be honest with me and tell me what you want. I'll take you at your word, without debate. If you haven't been honest with me, that's on you. I find I feel less guilty about making choices, no need to second guess, etc. Just be honest.

EDIT: DD asked what the gratitude thread was about this morning. She said my biggest qualities are that I really don't have any buttons that people can push so she can count on me to always be calm, and "Lee tolerates no crap!"

 

[slo]

Good Friday Morning Everyone!!

#1 -Myself - I'm the "handler" as everyone calls me, because I'm the one that handles most situations at home and at work. I'm not gonna lie, it's not easy many times, but the good Lord blessed with me emotional strength, patience and a level head. There are times I've wished I could crumble like a cookie, but I don't and I look ahead and handle what life has dealt me/us - I got this quality from my Grandma, who's the strongest woman I have ever known.

#2 - DH - He's Mr. Fix It for everything - he's incredible. Some people can sit down and play the piano and not look at music and he's able to take something broken and fix it without having to look at instructions. Granted, he can't fix absolutely everything, but he's able to fix an incredible amount of things for us and others.

#3 - DD21 - There's so much I can say about her, she amazes me everyday. For today though, I'm going to go with her sense of humor. She is so funny and makes me laugh so hard. She can turn anyone's cloudy day into a sunny day.

On a totally different and unrelated subject......I hit 24,000 posts this morning. Crazy to think that I've typed out 24,000 posts & messages in the last 20 years.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you dear Slo for all your years of sharing faith and kind friendship on here. We are all blessed to know you.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm going to go with slo's pattern:

Myself - I'm grateful that I'm organized, and understand what works for me and what doesn't.

DH - I'm grateful that he's hardworking and responsible.

DS(24) - I'm grateful for his sense of humor and how much he cares about people.

 

[bluecastle]

continuing the pattern:

Me: There is something about me that makes people feel safe and easy to confide in. There have been so many times when people have said to me, ‘I don’t know why I’m telling you this. I’ve never told anyone.” I am so grateful that my DGD will suddenly confide in me when we are sitting in the back of the car. I am learning not to ask any direct questions (like, how was school) and that eventually she will tell me what’s bothering her.

My DH: his passion for music and baseball. It was one of the first things that we connected on when we met.

My DD: she is such a good writer and also a very funny one. Her posts on IG and FB crack me up. She is clever and loves wordplay and bad puns. ( she doesn’t understand why no one else, but me, thinks they are funny)

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Sat, 10/19) - 3 lazy things you're grateful for

 

[slo]

Happy Saturday Friends

#1 - Our Backyard Patio - We bought nice outside furniture, fire table and TV this year that’s under the gazebo we bought last year. My DH strung up lights and fans in the gazebo to make the atmosphere nice and comfortable. I love having lazy evenings out there watching TV until 10/11:00 at night. I’m especially enjoying it now with little Otis, who loves being out there with me.

#2 - Sunday Afternoons (in the winter) - In the winter I look forward to Sunday afternoons when I can work on my puzzle and sometimes veg out in front of the TV for a few hours. I’m not a big fan of winter, but I am a fan of sometimes being locked into the house on a Sunday because it’s cold and nasty outside and I don’t wanna leave.

#3 - Our Pool - My ultimate favorite lazy day place to be when it’s hot outside. I just went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago and got a Peter Frampton clean bill of health, which makes me happy because if I didn’t, my pool time would be limited. So as long as I continue getting no skin cancer areas, I’ll continue slathering myself up with sunscreen and laying out in the pool all afternoon.

On a different note…..I’d love to know what’s going on with the images in so many of our signatures. For the longest time my sparkly Mickey was gone and just a was there. Then it mysteriously came back and now my timeline is gone with a . It’s weird how that happens to me and multiple other people. If I went to my signature to see it or to change it, everything is there as normal - very strange.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning friends and Happy Saturday,

Dear Slo, sometimes technology has a crazy mind of its own. I hope everything gets straightened out!

Slowly enjoying the last several pages of a good book is such a treat.

God willing one day soon I will be able to enjoy leisurely strolls again including on Main Street at Disneyland.

Quiet evening especially at Christmas are an extra blessed time to be able to spend with my dad.

 

[leebee]

Right now... lazing around in bed on a Saturday morning, only DH and I are awake, drinking coffee, surfing the 'net, reading the paper. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing.

The beach. Of course, closest beach in 90minute drive away, preferred beach is 3 hours drive, but still... I could walk the beach or sit and watch the waves for hours.

My car. I can sit in the car in a park, parking lot, whatever, with a coffee and my Nook read for hours, just sitting in the sunshine and relaxing. Driving, too... I love to drive, love to be alone on the road with just my thoughts for company.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Beach - I love lounging at Castaway and having someone bring me drinks

Pool Days - best ones are getting a Cabana all day - then they come and bring you food and drinks all day while you lounge away the day in comfort !!!

Sunday afternoon naps - a new habit I’ve started and enjoy - I’m trying to enjoy this without guilt that I should be doing something by telling myself I am doing something getting some rest !! Y’all know my sleep issues so a Sunday nap is really a nice enjoyment - I don’t always sleep sometime I just lay on the couch and watch a movie so relaxing !!! Then I clean up the kitchen get ready for bed and fall asleep in my chair trying to watch tv
I think the solution to my sleep problems is that chair !!!

Bonus - my morning ritual - potty my dog and then get my coffee and enjoy the DIS and read my email etc for about an hour in peace & quiet while I have my coffee and get ready to start my day !! I figure this into my day no matter what I have going on as I need this time mentally to prepare for my day !!

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Looks like I’m a day behind.

People-

Me- I’m the one that makes things happen. I’m the eternal optimist always believing things are possible. You know it’s bad if I don’t see an avenue to success. I don’t like loose ends, so I make sure the job gets done.

DH- He’s the realist. Granted, he is prone to these bursts with wild ideas, his more natural negativity forces me to see obstacles I might not have considered.

DD18- While she can be a headstrong and argumentative pain in the rear, she is the proverbial squeaky wheel. It has to be pretty serious if DH or I have to come to her rescue.

Lazy (what’s that?)

Downtime before work- I usually have about 30-45 minutes between taking DD15 to school and logging into work. I might go for a relaxing walk in the woods or just curl up with the dog and some morning tv.

Slow times at work- They’re few and far between, but wonderful when we get those breathers.

Tournament break days- It only seems to happen with a couple of the big summer ones, but it’s nice to get a little time off from play to recharge.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Lazy things -

Another vote for slow mornings - I love being the first one up and having my coffee with a cuddly kitty cat

Evenings when everyone has their own dinner plans and I don't have to cook

Vacations, complete with maid service!!

 

[bluecastle]

I guess being retired is its own kind of lazy
I love days when there is absolutely nothing on my calendar, although for my mental health, I can’t have too many of those. I love staying in my inside clothes all day and choosing what I want to do. (or not do!)

I am so grateful that I have the time to go down the wikipedia rabbit hole if I want. I will look up composers, writers, someone’s name I am unfamiliar with, anything really.

Puttering around the house without a clear cut purpose. Stopping to sort or organize my piles or go through my emails and delete and organize those too. It’s al part of being ADHD, but I know some people would think of it as laziness. It’s just who I am and have always been and I’m OK with that. (in spite of this behavior, I still pay my bills on time!)

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Sun, 10/20) - 3 unexpected surprises you are/were grateful for

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Sunday everyone

Champ coming into my life was unexpected by me and my beloved late grandma. God, by my faith belief brought our furry friend to us right on time. Best Monday outing ever.

A card from a friend I haven't heard from in a while can mean so much.

Dad and I God willing next May will spend my birthday with at Disneyland. God, I believe, connected kind people together to help make our trip financially possible.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Unexpectedly going house hunting one Saturday out of the blue and finding right out of the gate my current house
It was the only place I went and the third house in the subdivision I looked at - walked in the door and thought yup this is it !!

All the upgrades I’ve received without asking for one !! Don’t know why I received them but I’m very grateful for them !!

The surprise dinners or special things my kids would do - just because ! Usually just because they wanted something or did something but seriously often it was just because!!!

 

[PollyannaMom]

When a book I forgot I had on hold at the library suddenly comes up as my turn

BOGO sales on something that was already on my list anyway

And the inspiration for today's topic - I won a raffle basket at a craft fair yesterday