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November 16, 2012

Atittude of Gratitude- November 16

Filed under: Food for Thought,Gratitude — gardener @ 9:54 am

I know- you may have wondered what’s been happening to my gratitude posts- or if I’m even still living a life of gratitude, but to answer your question- yes, I am! I’m posting daily to my Facebook, since that’s where I spend most of my online time- and it’s good to see it from time to time throughout the day.

In addition, you never know when you may bless the life of someone else simply by sharing- so it’s a double dose of goodness. In giving- you not only bless the person you’re giving to, but you also bless yourself!

So without further verbage on my part-

Friday’s bits of gratitude:

1- The beauty of a flock of birds flying around outside in unison- It’s completely mesmerizing.

2- The angels that walk among us each and every day.

3- The ‘stroopwaffel’ guy at the market- who was thrilled that his waffels were once again going ‘global’ – so he tossed in a free one just because..

4- Learning from what doesn’t work and letting go.

5- Hindsight and the realization that it’s never too late to learn.

Making a List

In addition to packing and prepping our home for our upcoming vacation- I’ve been spending some time perusing the Internet looking for Christmas gift ideas- and making a list (I haven’t checked it twice, yet!) of what I want to buy for whom. I’ve also come across some great cushion deals, which have been a source of inspiration for some decorating ideas I’ve got brewing.

I’m excited-and it hit me today just how excited I am. Lots to get done in the time between now and our travels, but I’m looking forward to every moment.

Counting Down

Filed under: Holidays,Home,Life — gardener @ 9:38 am

I’m counting down- to many things- Black Friday- Thanksgiving- Christmas- our trip home for the holidays. That’s last on the list- but certainly not the least thought of. In fact- it’s on the forefront of my mind as I’ve been packing and arranging the past days getting everything ready for the trip.

It’s going to be different this year- People I’ve enjoyed seeing in the past, I won’t see this trip- and in some ways I feel a tinge of sadness about it- but I know the importance of letting people walk away when they want to go. I am not one to look back, nor am I one to conform myself to be manipulated just to suit someone elses desire of what I should and shouldn’t be doing. I accept people for who they are- and if they can’t reciprocate- that’s A-OK with me!

This change is not a bad thing- it’s just a different thing. There are family members who I hoped to see and spend some time with that have passed away, but I know that things are as they are supposed to be- I embrace that and know that the time spent with everyone else will be extra sweet.

Counting down til lift-off and I can’t wait.

Blessings Abound

Filed under: Gratitude,Holidays,Inspiration,Life — gardener @ 8:43 am

This has been a year of blessings for so many people that I know. My brother has started a new life and is happier than I’ve seen him in .. well, ever. He has a new home- complete with boston bedroom furniture and other gorgeous furnishings- plus good things are happening all around him.

I also feel blessed. My business is doing well, and I have many great plans for the new year, which will hopefully allow it to expand and grow even more. I don’t take any of it for granted- I’m grateful. Not just for the month of November- but every day.

What about you-What are you grateful for?

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