Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[leebee]

Oceans
Octopus
Orchids

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Outdoors
Oregano
Optimization

 

[PollyannaMom]

Another vote for ovens
Oranges
Octobers

 

[citruscurtis]

Just came in from playing in the snow ... I know...but is the best I can get

OUTLOOK
Weather forecast was correct...we had a gentle mist all day and the dogs loved it...dog from OREGON wouldn't come in... memories in her head

OROGRAPHIC
Atmospheric conditions that put clouds on the peaks and ridges of mountains...all day I was listening to the rain stop on the tin roof then OUTSIDE to look at the mountain peaks

Now that Lucy Van Pelt has her shingle out for business....alas I am not a customer...I do not have OMBROPHOBIA . for that I am very grateful...OH so very grateful

 

[bluecastle]

Omniscient, Omnipotent, Magnificent God

O Holy Night

In the end, only kindness matters, a line from Hands by Jewel

I love that Jewel song! Actually, I love the whole album. Also, I sang O Holy Night at Midnight Mass when I was in 5th grade

 

[citruscurtis]

OH, but now OLD friends, they're acting strange... Well something lost but something gained in living every day....both sides now

Joni Mitchell

 

[bluecastle]

Oranges
My Oncologist
Optimism

 

[PollyannaMom]

Any 3 things you're grateful for today (Sun, 11/23) and/or bonus discussion topic to kick off Thanksgiving week: Does your family (or Friendsgiving group) do any sort of gratitude project on the holiday that you'd like to share in case others are looking for ideas?

I often see families on TV go around the table and say what they're grateful for.

Mine does something different every year (which I'm usually in charge of setting up). This year, we will each be writing things we're thankful for on one or more strips of colored paper and combining them all to make a paper chain.

Some of our past years' projects were writing things on paper feathers we stuck to a turkey shape, or leaves that we made into a wreath, etc.




I like these because it takes the pressure off (not being in the spotlight in the moment) and gives guests something to do before dinner is ready. It can also be a nice keepsake for the host and something fun to look back on as you unpack the Thanksgiving decorations next year.

 

[slo]

Happy Sunday Folks!

Polly - I love your grateful activities. I tried this with my family before, but they’re kinda boring and don’t like to do fun activities (I’m talking about both sets of parents).

#1 - LIFE - Being blessed with the gift of life to experience another day on this wonderful planet will always be the #1 thing I’m grateful for.

#2 - A BEAUTIFUL WEATHER DAY TODAY - It’s going to be a sunny beautiful day today with temps in the 50s. We’re going to spend all afternoon outside picking up leaves

#3 - MY JOB - I love my job, I love my boss, I enjoy the majority of our patients. I am so blessed with having the job I have. Going to work is never an effort. Sometimes the worst part of going to work is the drive on a cold, icy, snowy winter day.

 

[WLWildlife]

1. My family. To me, the people in my life are the best gift that I have been given and I try to be appreciative of them every day. Even when they make it difficult. The last year has been very hard and full of loss and change. I am grateful for every extra day that I have been given with my mom.

2. My health. Greatful I can get out of bed and go to work without physical issue.

3. Greatful that I got to raise my kids in the same house where DH Grandma raised her kids and DH spent many days playing and working as he grew up.

I am blessed

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I’m grateful for my job I’m grateful for my boss with that being said he can be a most generous man he can be a little tyrant too don’t get me wrong he can be nasty and me downright nasty and me and then I’m with a blink of an eye he can be the most generous nicest person on the planet on the same day on the same hour you never know what you’re gonna get but if you need something if you need help he’ll help you and he doesn’t rub it in your face he doesn’t hound you to pay him back he never mentioned it never says a word he has helped me so many times I’m very grateful for my job so many things in my life that needed to happen would not have happened if not for this man and this job

I’m very grateful for steroid shots and the doctor that was willing to give them to me this has helped me avoid for a very long time having to have another surgery I’m hoping to continue this for a very long time

I’m extremely grateful for all my friends I know who my true friends are and I’m very grateful for them

 

[flyingdumbo127]

I also love your thankful traditions dear PollyannaMom. Dear Bluecastle, thank you for sharing special memory with us Dear Slo, God's gift of life and through Him is beyond a blessing indeed. Dear WLWildlife and dear Curtis, old friends and a happy home with positive memories are such grace also.

I am extra thankful this morning to have gotten a good night sleep.

Dad and I having a couple new flooring options is also a grace.

Delivery from Ralph's and Walmart sure are incredible resources to be able to use. Amazon, too.

 

[citruscurtis]

Canadians
Because they don't have the tradition of eating strange foods once a year... they will use the day to refined the infrastructure of the US largest outdoor rummage sale

Set up starts tomorrow for 3 days then the Americans, 20% of the volunteers show up Friday to unload trucks into areas that 80% of the Canadian volunteer force developed

Oh....there tradition is KFC..... though Panda Express just opened.... though Kroger is usually the source .... this is the space that will be transformed

 

[clappyclaps]

Evening all,

Being in the UK I've sadly never experienced Thanksgiving although it is something I'd like to do!

So my random things I'm thankful for today are:

1. My health - while I have a few minor ailments that I do like to complain about, I'm grateful that currently I have no issues health wise that stop me from getting out and about and doing what I want to do.

2. My job - while I don't always like my job, I appreciate how well it pays and how it gives me a lot of flexibility and time off to do the things I love including booking holidays to the various Disney parks!

3. Good food - I've got food on the brain right now as I've just been out for a 10 course tasting menu. But there's nothing better than eating really good tasty food. Whether its a posh restaurant, street food or a takeaway, it doesn't matter as long as it's good.

 

[bluecastle]

Grateful that 1 of the 2 skin biopsies I had was not cancer. Will be having a repeat Mohs surgery on the one the doctor saw on my last check-up. I wasn’t surprised, but was very relieved about the non-cancerous one.

Grateful for my DH who I think thought we were done with WDW trips for a long time. When I told him I was playing around with the idea of a Feb. 2027 trip, he just said, “That’s something to look forward to” and then suggested ways to save up! ( I had sticker shock when I looked at the hotel rates)

Grateful for this group that guarantees me daily reminders to be grateful! Thanks to all of you for sharing your thoughts, and thanks to PollyannaMom for keeping up with this!!

 

[PollyannaMom]

In honor of...

Today's Topic (Mon, 11/24) - 3 things you're grateful you can do

 

[slo]

Happy Monday Everyone

#1 - BE OPTIMISTIC - I’m grateful that God has given me the ability to be optimistic. Many people have complimented me that I’m one of the most optimistic people they know.

#2 - MEAL PLANNING - I’m going to give me a big pat on the back for me being a great meal planner. I currently have our meals planned out until the end of the year.

#3 - BEING ORGANIZED - I’m a pretty darn organized person which I’m proud of.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Smile
All mobility

Try my best to remember there is joy in all because by my faith God is All.

 

[TiggerTrigger]

Before I get into my any three things from yesterday, I can say that we usually go around the table and share what we're grateful for when sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner each year. Every now and then, someone gets creative, which is fun. That being said, being thankful for the "same old boring stuff" says to me that we have it pretty darn good!

My Any Three Things are going to be themed based on my weekend. DH and DD17 were in FL while I stayed home to set up our outside light display. It's always a lot of work with many challenges but I did some major revamps this year, which means extra problem solving. We're expecting storms tonight, so I'm really hoping I don't find a mess in the morning.

1. The boring but necessary stuff - I'm talking ground stakes, power towers, extension cords, zip ties, mounting poles, tethers, twist ties, twine, boxes, bins, bags and ladders. We also can't forget the outlets and electricity that make it all possible.

2. Modern delivery options - It's inevitable...not everything that you banked on working will function. Sometimes it's that old item that you plan to be there the following year, while sometimes it's something brand new. This year, the biggest loss was Santa. He's my fourth Santa in 9 years. There was nothing suitable that was local for pickup but I got something "good enough" on Amazon that was relatively cheap and delivered next day. One of my shooting stars (turned them into "trees") that was being reused from the last 2 years died yesterday morning as I was finishing set up. While I had already zip tied it to the post topper and had it up in place, I had at least not done the full fanning of the strands. I found something on Amazon with same day delivery in the next 3 hours if I paid a minimal shipping upcharge. There's more, but you get the idea.

3. Kind neighbors - A number of us put a lot of work into our displays but we also take the time to appreciate each other. I had four neighbors pop by to check on me and compliment my work. It helps justify the efforts when you get support. It also makes me feel safer. Here I am, home alone, and doing a lot of work on a ladder. Sure, it's not the big ladder (now that's scary) but I'm still up high enough to be trying to tackle 10' poles with star tops that are closer to 11'...on uneven ground. So, good to have people keeping a bit of an eye on you when nobody else is around.

*I'll share a walkthrough at the end

Grateful I Can Do

1. Walk - Minus a few exceptions, I go on a long walk each and every single day...usually in the morning. It wasn't that long ago that my heel/ankle was a mess and I couldn't do this. It also wasn't that long ago when I was worried about keeping my leg due to complications from cancer and surgeries. So, pretty happy that I can get out there each day and walk.

2. Creative With Food - It's fun around the holidays, especially when it comes to baking and reimagining some things (never mess with the staples on a big day), but it's also good in my health and weight loss journey. Being in a calorie deficit is a simple concept, but finding foods that nourish your body, provide satiety, and keep you from being bored isn't always easy.

3. Sing - I've often said that my voice is like another appendage. When I lose it or part of it due to illness, I feel like a part of me is missing. Regardless, singing is therapeutic to me. It's like a controlled form of primal scream therapy and I'm grateful I can do it.

 

[citruscurtis]

My talent...

And a real one hibiscus