Gratitude

While the dog (Chester) & I were walking along the beach this morning, I was prompted to think about how lucky I am & how much I have to be grateful for.  We often don’t take the time to give thanks, so I’ve decided to dedicate this blog to the ten things for which I am most grateful.

 

 

Gratitude 1: My Children -  Four little blessings who enrich everyday of my life & engulf every ounce of my being.  They are loveable, huggable, kissable, delightful, naughty, insightful,  funny, exasperating...everything a mother could wish for in her children.

 

 

 

Gratitude 2:  My Darling Husband – My rock & the strong arms & heart that hold me up & constantly tell me that I am worthy & beautiful.

 

 Gratitude 3:  Health & Happiness - The good health & happiness of my “little” family. 

 

 

 

 

Gratitude 4: My Sister -  I am grateful for her enduring love & support.  Our relationship hasn’t always been smooth, but we’ve always been there for each other & as we grow older & wiser, so too does our love for each other.

Gratitude 5:  My Parents - they love me, support me, understand me & guide me & who have always put up with my tantrums.

Gratitdue 6:  My Friends – I don’t have a lot of friends, in fact I could count how many close friends I have on one hand, but these friends mean the world to me, so too does their love & support.

 

Gratitude 7:  My Faith – I don’t wear it on my sleeve, but my faith in God is a very important part of me & I am grateful that I have a trusting & understanding God, who has given me many, many blessings.

 

Gratitude 8:  My Garden – I love, LOVE my garden.  It is a place of quiet solitude, but also a place that we share as a family.  I love seeing things grow & flourish & watching all the wildlife that then comes to visit.

 

Gratitude 9:  My Education & A Good Book – I am forever grateful for my education.  To be able to go to & complete university & use this knowledge in everyday life is a real blessing.  I also love a good book & am thankful to be able to read what I want, when I want & enjoy a variety of genres & authors.

 

Gratitude 10: Being Me – Some days it takes real courage to be me.  I have never been one to follow the “in” crowd, I’m not hip or cool & don’t see myself as pretty.  In fact I have very low self confidence.  Yet I am grateful to have the love & support of my husband, children, sister, family & friends – who all give me continuous courage & allow me to be me.