In August we celebrated 20 years together and December 20 would have been our 14th wedding anniversary. So in light of Sunday night’s negative karma vomit I spewed out into the universe, I have decided I am not going to make my “ would have been anniversary” a pity party.
Today is the day I remind myself about all the amazing things in my life that I am grateful for.
I am grateful for my kids obviously.
I am grateful for my amazing family.
I am grateful for my amazing friends.
I am grateful that I have been able to keep my kids in our home.
I am grateful that even after my bills are paid, I still have some money left in my account.
I am grateful to have a job that I love.
I am grateful that my favourite wine still has a cork. It just doesn’t feel right with a twist top.
I am grateful that I have found the strength every morning to get up and carry on.
I am grateful that I have enough.
I am grateful that my problems are small compared to others.
I am grateful for my health considering some of the struggles I have had this past year.
I am grateful that I can provide relief for my clients.
I am grateful for my car.
I am grateful to all of you who actually read my blog.
I am grateful that I can see the magic in the everyday.
I am grateful that I can see the magic in the everyday.
I am grateful to know the difference between alone and lonely.
I am grateful for being shoved so far out of my box that there isn’t even a box anymore.
I am grateful that I get the chance to do something positive every day.
I am grateful that I get the chance to do something positive every day.
I am grateful that the people in my life love me for who I am.
I am grateful for Tylenol sinus.
I am grateful for Hershey’s Kisses.
I am grateful for the struggles that brought me to where I am right now.
I am grateful for pre-packaged cheese for the kid’s lunches.
I am grateful for the disappointments I have had so I can appreciate what matters the most.
I am grateful for Sunday morning snuggles with my kids.
I am grateful for bacon.
I am grateful for the delete button.
I am grateful for every person who has ever cooked for me.
I am grateful for a strong cup of coffee.
I am grateful to fall into bed after a long day.
I am grateful for my huge heart and it’s tendancy to be found on my sleeve.
I am grateful for pizza with bacon and mushrooms.
I am grateful for unanswered prayers.
I am grateful for my co-workers who maintain an open drawer policy with their snacks.
I am grateful to know when to walk away.
I am grateful for all the laughter that’s in my life.
I am grateful my phone has a GPS.
I am grateful for my front load washing machine.
I am grateful that I have been with someone when they pass to appreciate life.
I am grateful for gingerbread…really I am.
I am grateful for the opportunity to direct my path wherever I choose.
I am grateful my son has such a big heart.
I am grateful when my kids climb into my bed because it’s the safest place in the world for them.
I am grateful that I can successfully save a lego man from the drain using tweezers and determination.
I am grateful that no one can hear me when I sing in the car.
I am grateful that I have become more understanding and patient.
I am grateful for the invention of the push up bra.
I am grateful for my daughter’s quirky spirit.
I am grateful that I finally get to be “Carri”.
I am grateful for today.
I am grateful that I have a friend like you
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Kari...the feeling is mutual.
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