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Day 24: 20 Things I'm Grateful for ..



As the 24th day of Blogember I'm thrilled to tell you the 20 things I'm grateful for - as a wonderful preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday we'll celebrate this week!

1.  My husband - who loves me unconditionally with a kind heart and generous spirit, I learn from him the value of patience and enduring love on a daily basis.

2.  My darling daughter - who has made my heart grow over and over!  She is amazing - quick-witted, funny, kind and an amazing capacity to love!

3.  The friends who continue to teach me the value of friendship.  Their ability to mentor, listen, and laugh fills my soul.  Each has a wonderfully different part of my life - and I'm forever grateful for each of them.

4. Marsha Green - who deserves her own category as an amazing human being.  And now one I call friend - very humbly, and very gratefully for all the wisdom and compassion she brings to my life.

5.  RS - who would hate it if his name actually appeared in the blog!  But the friendship, laughter, advice, protection and guidance he has brought to my days is indescribably.  I'm very grateful for Rob!

6.  A job that allows me to align with my values - relationship building, achievement and the ability to bring others along.  It also compensates me generously, provides a terrific life for my family.

7. Our home - which is full of togetherness, love, and kindness.   It provides us shelter, comfort and a space to just be ourselves.

8.  Coffee

9.  My music - in the car, on my iPod, anywhere I listen can bring me great joy!

10.  The ability to move - run, walk, dance - you name it I'm grateful to have it!

11.  My books - the ability to sit and read instills me with a deep sense of belonging.

12. Smart Wool socks

13. This blog - that allows me the space to write.  Unfiltered random thoughts that keep me sane.

14. Dates with my husband.  Love my girl time, love my family time .. but really, really love to be on a date after 12 years together!

15. Warm sun on my face while on my patio reading a book.  Best. Feeling. Ever.

16.  Laughter.  Nothing beats a good laugh.

17.  Pammie - my guardian angel and eternal God mother.  Cinderella's got nothing on me!

18.  Vacations - a scheduled break from normal life that allows all the stress to leave and the goodness to return.  Ahhhh, vacations!

19.  Meditation.  Inhale blessings, exhale gratitude.

20.  To all those who were once a part of my life that have taught me and moved on.  Especially my father, Jim and Dad.  Each once provided me tremendous love and support - even if only for a short time.  I'm grateful to have had a place in each of their hearts - they continue to have a place in mine.

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  1. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Great list! you do have a lot to be thankful for! I should have added coffee to my list! totally thankful for coffee!1

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