Thursday, November 24, 2011

The Gratitude Lists...

Me and my girls...
I am grateful
because
~
I'm employed
Since in reality about 14% of the country is unemployed this is a blessing
~
I'm overweight
an implied blessing 
(meaning I am not starving and that I have the luxury of sitting on my butt for my job)
~
Aside from the weight I am pretty healthy
 I have all my teeth
Which is really handy since I like salad and meat
I have both eyes
which provide both sight and insight
~
 No noticeable scars
~
 Ears both working
~
 Still have plenty of hair
and enough money to have it highlighted
~
 My spine is somewhat healthy,
no fusing, bulging disks, compressions
 This is great because people "my age" are really
starting to have "issues"
~
 Bone densiety-excellent
~
 Cancer free eighteen years
~
 Strong arms
to carry those new babies around
~
 Legs that can carry me on all the hikes
providing most of my photos for this blog
~
 Both big toes
(I know this might sound weird...but big toes are really important for balance)
~
I live in a great little apartment overlooking Two Trees
and
only a mile or so from the beach
~
 Aside from the nutcase soccer parents on Saturday mornings
screaming on the soccer fields outside my window
it is heaven
~
 I have a great, fun to drive, dependable car
~
 I own a MAC and an iPhone and a Cannon Rebel
~
 My stomach and fridge are rarely empty
~
 I have a closet full of clothes
~
 More shoes than days in a month
~
 Enough blankets and towels for a small village
~
 College degree
~
 Thoughtful friends
~
 The most wonderful boss
~
 I get to facilitate writing groups
 (How fun is THAT?)
~
 My colonoscopy was 'clean' (no pun intended) 
which means I don't have to go back for five years
~
 I have both hands which allows me to type, write, take pictures, 
have this blog, tie a bow, open a can, zip my pants
This IS a big deal because 
I have a friend who doesn't have hands anymore and I know what life is like for him
~
Bushka, my cat is still kicking after 16 years
~
Aside from food and gas
I have enough 
"stuff" 
to last
long 
long 
time 
And 
if that is not enough
take a look at this


and this

and these

and this

and these

doesn't this just make you want to giggle
My Blog Cloud could not contain the gratitude list I have for 
these little bugs
~
I cannot forget this new family

or this one


or this darling family

and I can't forget this one
these have been my life
~
they are what has made life worth living
~
and last but not least
I am thankful for a new community of
like minded people I may find as I explore this blogging life
~
May all you be blessed with
health, love, gratitude and joy

With Thanksgiving
Julia

3 comments:

  1. a lovely list of blessings. thanks for stopping by my blog and taking the time to leave a comment, thus leading me to yours.

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  2. today, you have inspired me.....

    this is an amazing list of things to be thankful for and a gentle reminder to all of us to be happy with what we have!!

    your family is beautiful !!......happy thanksgiving......
    xo

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  3. What a beautiful list of gratitude! So many of these things, I am thankful for as well. But most of all, today I am thankful for your visits and your incredibly kind words you left behind. Thank you so much for brightening my day. It is so very nice to meet you!

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