Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[PollyannaMom]

seconding chocolate, pizza, and lobster as some of my favs!

to add 3 new ones - mozzarella sticks, pretzels, and almonds

 

[bluecastle]

Sweet navel oranges
Sunbutter and nuts
Dark chocolate, frozen chocolate yogurt pops

 

[citruscurtis]

Lasagna... layers for every bite... exploration for the cooks secret...nah... just inspired by this lasagna sunrise

 

[citruscurtis]

much

 

[citruscurtis]

Shrimp - very versatile I can have shrimp tacos I can have shrimp and grits 2 of my favorite foods

....the best shrimp taco in North America is on algodonse, Mexico... Yuma gate to Mexico

.... but shrimp and grits ????

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Feel better prayers dear Tigger!

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Normally I would never eat grits in 1 million years can’t stand them but shrimp and grits I don’t know what it is about those absolutely love them strange isn’t it???

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today is...

Today's Topic (Thu, 11/13) - 3 kindnesses you've been grateful to have received or to have been able to give someone else

 

[slo]

Good Thursday Morning!

#1 - RECEIVED - The other day the snow on my roof slip forward and went on top of my windshield. I put on my flashers., jumped out of my car, because I couldn’t see. I needed to clear it off my windshield with my snow brush because my windshield wipers would break if I used them. A nice man in a pick up truck stopped and said to me. “ I saw that happen.”. He then proceeded to help me get all that heavy snow off my windshield. I thanked him profusely. I could have easily done it myself, but he took the time to stop and help me - such a nice man!

#2 - GIVE - I don’t like to discuss the kindness I do, because I don’t do them to boast about them. One thing that’s very important to me is giving to our parish’s food pantry. My weekly grocery shopping always consists of buying items and then taking it to church with us on Saturdays. Rarely do we walk into the church empty handed.

#3 - RECEIVE & GIVE - When I go to Aldi and someone gives me their cart without accepting my quarter, I’ll do the same with that cart when leaving. Truth be told, I always give someone my cart when leaving Aldi. When they want to give me their quarter, I always tell them, “ keep the quarter, the carts a gift”.

 

[NannyBeBe]

1. My husband and I are blessed to have a large home with five bedrooms, a loft, and four bathrooms. When my granddaughter got married, we offered them three rooms and a bathroom on the upper floor of our home, rather than pay an exorbitant rental for a tiny apartment. They agreed and we have been very happy with our arrangement. They give us a small amount of rent, just enough to help with utilities and food.
2. My dear daughter is so kind to me whenever we go out. She holds on to me to make sure I do not stumble or fall. She is such a blessing.
3. It's a small thing, but my grandson-in-law keeps the reservoir in our Keurig filled with water so we can all enjoy a cup of coffee whenever we want without having to add water.

 

[clappyclaps]

Evening all,

1. Holding door open - this one should really be standard practice for everyone, however it doesn't always happen so it's extremely nice when people do.

2. Queue jumping - when I go food shopping just for a few items, I'm always grateful to the people who let me jump in front of them rather than wait behind them with their huge trolleys worth of stuff.

3. Airport lifts - I'm very grateful to my friends and family who offer to give me a lift to and from the airport, to save me from expensive taxis or having to leave my car there. And they never ask for anything for it.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I also don't like to share about kindness I give. I simply pray to do so as called by my faith.

Sending out and receiving faith-filled happy mail

Kind smiles and volunteering both ways
Reminding someone I care

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Discount Without a Fight - Long story semi-short...I was given a lesser/smaller car than what I reserved. I tried to fight it on day 1, but the girl insisted the lesser car was now a pricier rental and currently considered an upgrade. It was 1:30am and knowing issues others were having, I just went with it and decided to be happy to have a car. When I returned the car, the man checking me in asked what they could have done better. When I told him my story, he asked how much would make me feel better. I suggested $35. He bumped it up to $50+taxes without any further questioning.

Breakfast for the Kids - I spent the weekend in an Airbnb with one of DD17s teammates and her dad. We were on the same flight, so we both got in super late. Yet we were both up relatively early to run/walk and hit the store for some food. When I came back, he bought Whataburger breakfast for both kids. And to think he actually apologized for not getting me anything, but wasn't sure what to get because he knows I'm careful with what I eat. In any event, super kind of him.

Attempt to save me a checked bag fee - The same dad offered to put DDs bats into their checked bag. He is a pilot for the airline and gets certain baggage allowances. Unfortunately, we couldn't get the bats to fit without concern that they might get damaged, but it's the thought that counts.