JFF: What Are You Feeling Grateful for Today?

I am grateful that nobody pointed out that I wore two different shoes (same shoe, different colors or I likely would have noticed, punished for getting dressed in the dark so as to let DH sleep a little longer) to work today. Also that I was able to go home at lunch to change them.

I'm grateful for my hardworking husband. Because he does, I don't have to. My kids are teens and are not into trouble. We adopted a dog that has not peed or pooped in the house in the last 5 months we've had him. I'm VERY grateful for that. lol

I'm grateful that we decided to "cut back" this Christmas. We only spent about $100 on each kid, which is a MIRACLE. The holiday has always been so stressful and I really did some soul searching and decided to not stress anymore and make some changes. I also didn't decorate as much as I felt I had to in the past. I'm also making "easy" meals for us. Less prep and less clean up.

I also talked to my husband and mom and said I think from now on we should do "thrifty" Christmas. The gifts we buy each other cannot be NEW, they must be used or home made. I actually got my bff's gifts at a thrift store and I know she will LOVE them. I can't wait to give them to her. I got her 5 things and the total was $12. So we are going to do this from now on.

I also found a local charity that has veterans that need help over the holidays and you can pick one to help. I already told my husband and kids that we were going to start doing this next year. They are all excited about it.

I'm grateful that my health is better than I realized. I had a good friend give me a reality check the other day, and remind me that while my health issues may be complicated, and at times serious, there are others worse off than I am.

I am thankful that my parents are still alive for another Christmas. And I'm thankful for health insurance, food to eat, and a roof over my head.

I have a job, a roof over my head, clothes on my back, a working vehicle, and food in my belly. I am able to provide food, shelter, and care for a number of animals. I have family and friends who love me. I sleep every night in the arms of a man I adore, who returns my love.

I volunteer at a emergency night shelter in our area. On those nights I get home around 11:30/12. Well, Survivor was on last night (season ender!) so I stayed up late and watched it until 1:30. lol
This morning both of my boys got themselves up and out the door, my daughter crawled into bed with me, and we both slept until 9:45. I can NOT remember the last time I have slept that late in a LOOOOONG time. I am GRATEFUL for that today!!

Made it all the way (3 1/2 hours) to pick up my youngest at school for break without stopping to pee!

:)

I am grateful because our 2 year old recently started giving really good hugs (the arms around you squeeze you tight ones), and he gave me hugs all day today!

Thanks for sharing your joyful attitude.

Best
F. B.

the season. the unexpected warmth (finally getting seasonal today.) that both my old and ailing mares are still around. the ol' man. boys coming home for christmas. my best witch coming over to do solstice ritual with me. my aunt linda. a nice job. warm socks. a life that is steeped in enchantment.
nice post, girlie. thanks!
:) khairete
S.

thanks for sharing :) this is a nice post

Just returned from watching one of my kids play hockey - really intense game. As I sat there eating home made popcorn with my husband and other kids, I realized how lucky I am to have a husband who can leave work to make sure we're all there to cheer our guy on. We don't have a lot of money, I have health issues, but in many, many ways, we are very blessed.

I love this question!! I feel so blessed as I sip on my coffee and look at the tree lights. I am grateful for my thoughtful husband, my two amazing girls, kind friends, close family, a rewarding career, my fairly good health, my free country, and my loving God.

I'm thankful for tons of things and people, as most of us are however right at this moment I'm very thankful that I had enough $ to pay for my medicine. Boo for the start of a new calendar ____@____.com health insurance because a medication I was used to getting for under $10 now costs almost $200.

I'm grateful for the crazy unexpected good luck my kids and I had yesterday. We attended an event at our library and won tickets to the new Star Wars last night. May the Force be with you all. :-)

This morning when my toddler woke me up, she climb up onto the bed and I just felt so grateful. Her chunky thighs, her big smile and big eyes filled with wonder. An hour later while doing yoga I felt another wave of abundance and gratitude for my family.

This afternoon I felt it again when the heat came on.

But my world is filled with abundance. We are so fortunate, and I love that we have so much in our lives.

Tomorrow hubby has a job interview. I'm excited. Things have been feeling very lucky lately, and if he gets this job? He gets to work from home 75% of them time and he'll get a massive, massive pay increase. I so want his life to be easier. I so want to see more of him. Getting paid more and working from home? The lottery!

I lost my wallet, so I'm grateful that I don't keep any credit cards in it. All I lost was a medical card and my driver's license.

I'm grateful for friends who are coming over for holiday cheer - have so much to do to get ready for them, but I sure do need to sit for a bit before getting back to it. Nice to see your question, Nervy Girl! (I grateful that you are still here on MP!)

Many things. My healthy husband who loves me, two healthy kids, a house to keep us warm, my mom who helps with my 11 month old while I work, my husband's very flexible work schedule, my very stable government job that allows me to work three days from home, my daughter's preschool and her three awesome teachers, great inlaws, friends, improved finances, having everything we need (although not everything we want), the ability to help others. And after reading your post, sunny southern California weather (...so far...bracing for El Nino!).

Good question - always good to think of positive things!

We're starting to think of downsizing, and we did some major clean-out over the past 2 years, starting with things that are still in the packing boxes from when we bought this house decades ago! So we learned to deal with less, and it made us more appreciate of what we chose to keep.

We had a bunch of family over on Sunday night for an 8th night of Chanukah party, and I was just overwhelmed by the 7 different menorahs we all put on the living room windowsill. Between the candles on each one and the reflection of the bay window, it seemed that the room just filled with more and more light as each person lit more candles. We all just sat there taking in the sight, and I was struck by the blessings of family and close friends. For once I made just the right amount of food, so everyone was devouring what was made without me feeling I had to figure out what to do with 100 pounds of leftovers! Everyone pitched in, helping with drinks and passing of appetizers and so on - it was so communal!

We have a cousin with a 2.5 year old, and we don't have toddler toys - I asked a few neighbors if I could borrow some appropriate toys, and 2 people showed up with small bins of toys to share. Sometimes I'm struck by how much I try to do myself, instead of working with my wonderful neighbors. Note to self: reach out more.

Today I took an extra bag of potatoes and some other items to the food pantry. I even took some used lightbulbs (standard bulbs) left over after the energy saving people came in and replaced them with LED bulbs. I asked the food pantry supervisor if they were useful - for people who rent and who may not be "authorized" to call in the energy people, a light bulb can be a big expense. The pantry happily took them. As I looked at the families who "took a number" and were waiting to take home 2 grocery bags to feed a family for a week, I was struck by how very lucky I am.

We have a couple of bird feeders on a pole out back - today there was a beautiful cardinal sitting on one of them (rare, since cardinals normally are ground feeders). I stopped and just enjoyed him until he flew away. I have to remember to stop being so busy that I don't stop to smell the roses, or watch the clouds, or enjoy the sunset. I have eyes that see, ears that hear, a coat & gloves that keep me warm, and a house with a yard and a bird feeder. I am blessed.

Only one more work day until Christmas holidays.

I am grateful that my daughter is going to a sleepover Saturday and I can finally get some alone time to wrap gifts. I am grateful that I will be off work for 9 days starting Christmas Eve. Yahhh!!!! I am also grateful that my cousin from Cali will be here for Christmas with her family. I haven't seen them since summer of 2014. I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!!!

This is a great question. Great to remind yourself of, when you are feeling down, and when you are feeling up!

I'm grateful for a loyal, hard-working spouse. A man that never says "no" to the needs of his family. I'm grateful for good health, for my growing children, for an amazing family of in-laws (that seems to be extra hard to come by).

I'm grateful that we don't have to worry about finances like we used to.

I was feeling really grateful today as well. For this extra time with my kiddos, 2 weeks off and we just got our furnace fixed after a few super cold days, we could see our breath in the house. We thought we would need to replace it and the repairman came out and fixed it for free, apparently just something minor :). So now, really enjoying a warm, comfortable home.