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  • Anjanita
    Anjanita Member Posts: 43
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful that through all the trials and tribulations of life each experience has brought with it gifts.  Sometimes I don't get to know what those gifts are for quite a while.  Other times I have an "aha" moment nearly right away.  "Oh, that's what I am going to gain/learn from this experience."

     Nature seeks a balance, so that for every negative there is a positive.  If I focus too often on the negatives I can miss the positives.

    When I keep my eyes and ears open for the good things in life they will appear - not always on my time schedule.  But they will be there.  Sometimes huge, other times little packages.  Only time can tell me what they will be worth.

    Life isn't easy.  But every struggle can either make me more disillusioned and bitter or more grateful for survival and stronger.

    I am grateful that I have lived long enough to learn that I may not be able to change my situation/other people but I can make nearly everything in my life change by changing my behavior, thoughts and attitude. How lucky is that?

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    Thank you so much, ladies. God's love shines in you all. I'm grateful to have found you.

  • geewhiz
    geewhiz Member Posts: 671
    edited January 2011

    Today I am grateful for snow, which we rarely get. It let me play with my 3 children all week since school was canceled. We sat around the fire all week, making grilled cheese and tomato soup. I kept the dryer going to keep gloves warm as the kids kept sledding..we called it redneck bobsledding...using laundry baskets and trashcan lids to get down the hills.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful I might get my heater fixed tomorrow

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for the loving mothers who treasure their children, and have joy playing with them. Foots, I hope you are keeping warm???

    I am grateful that I am carried by a loving God, who breathed life into me. I am grateful for the new day.

  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 4,750
    edited January 2011

    I was grateful for a day off today so I could rest.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful they tried to fix my heat and pray I will

    fined someone that can.

  • Tundra
    Tundra Member Posts: 17
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for the sparkling snowflakes dancing in the sun outside my window.

    I am grateful for quite moments at home in the evening.

    I am grateful for a cuddley cat on my bed.

    :-)

     ...and for this community

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful my son went to school today with no fuss.

    I am grateful for his great teachers.

    I am grateful that I can see the sky is wide open, tomorrow is unwritten, and my spirit is alive to see the beauty of today.

  • mnmom
    mnmom Member Posts: 1,841
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful my 7yr old had a sore throat, he sat on my lap last night & I rocked him for the first time in what seems like forever. He thinks he is too big but when he is sick like last night....

    Trying to see the rainbow through the rain.

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for wonderful people here

    and for heaters, They are a blessing, mine are not

    blessing me right now.

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    Dear Foots, I'm sorry your heater didn't get fixed yet. I hope you are finding ways to stay warm?? Is it possible to get a portable space heater while it gets fixed? Can you call someone to go get you one? (They don't cost a lot)

    I am grateful for you, Footprintsangel.

  • Maureen813
    Maureen813 Member Posts: 1,826
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for my DD, DH and DS who have gotten me through some of the most difficult moments of my life.  I am grateful for foots who prays for me everyday.  I am grateful for all the friends I've made at BCO for listening when I needed them to listen, praying and being my friend. I will never forget the support I've received here.

  • julie75
    julie75 Member Posts: 295
    edited January 2011

    I'm grateful for the support of my general physician and her staff, who have become friends.  I'm glad my exchange surgery is scheduled for next Monday!

    I'm grateful my husband came through his oral surgery with no complications.

  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 4,750
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful the storm that came through wasn't as bad as expected.

  • mnmom
    mnmom Member Posts: 1,841
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for all my family on BCO.

  • torigirl
    torigirl Member Posts: 748
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for the hugs I got today...

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for the wonderful people here

    Hugs for everyone............

    No heat yet. but warmth here on line.

    Be praying for You Monday Julie. Your in good hands(Gods)

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 885
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for you Foots.  You child-like faith serves as an example to us to seek out our blessings, no matter how bleak things may appear.  Your ability to be grateful for all the blessings in your life inspire me more than you will ever know.  I love you and praying for your healing (and heat!).

  • torigirl
    torigirl Member Posts: 748
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for a warm house and warm friends...

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for this day and the beauty in it, even in moments as fleeting as a snowflake.

    I am grateful it was a snow day, and school was cancelled, so I could spend the day with my son.

    I am grateful for the uplifting spirits here.

  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 4,750
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful it is Friday and I can sleep in a little tomorrow.

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 885
    edited January 2011

    We are going into the deep freeze again this week and I am so grateful for a warm place and warm friends.

  • mnmom
    mnmom Member Posts: 1,841
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for the time that my children & I got to spend with my parents today.

  • chrisct
    chrisct Member Posts: 310
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful that Foots has her heat back!

  • kmccraw423
    kmccraw423 Member Posts: 885
    edited January 2011

    Me, too!  I am also grateful I have the Lord in my life.

  • MissBianca
    MissBianca Member Posts: 1,291
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful for you all here who bring comfort, laughter, and encouragement. You lift up my spirit.

    I am so happy about your heat, Foots!!

  • bcincolorado
    bcincolorado Member Posts: 4,750
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful foots got her heat back on!  Hallelujah!

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful my arthritis is not as sore

    God bless the Washington Natural Gas Man

  • footprintsangel
    footprintsangel Member Posts: 35,657
    edited January 2011

    I am grateful to all the people here that make others

    feel good. God bless You all.

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