thankful

I made this card last week... and today, I finally got around to writing in it. Hopefully, I'll get organized and get this and a few other things in the mail today.

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thanks

That's such a small word for something that could mean so much... To feel thankful. To be filled with gratitude.

Today, I am thankful. As I wrote in this card, I realized how fortunate I am. Despite the headachy, foggy-brained kind of day I am having, I am fully aware of the good things I have in my life, and I feel determined to make the best of what I've been given.

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Today's gratitude list:

1. Good health
   We've been sick on and off this winter, but there's been nothing that we can't deal with, and it hasn't stopped us from doing the things we love.
2. Nice boys
   Despite the ups and downs we've experienced (physical agression on the schoolyard, lack of effort in class and on the tennis court, etc.), our boys are good, decent kids who respect our rules and appreciate the good things that come their way.
3. Shared responsibility
   Mike and I do a good job at splitting the workload pretty much down the middle. We both work outside the home, and we both spend a great deal of our after-work time looking after the kids' needs. Unfortunately, neither of us has much energy left at the end of day to tackle the housework and other chores... but luckily, we both have an unusally high tolerance for clutter and mess. ;)
4. Public sector jobs
   We have both had very good jobs (high degree of job satisfaction and decent job security) for years now. Even in the face of wage freezes (his job) and significant layoffs (my workplace), I still feel optimistic that we will land on our feet, and life will continue to be good.
5. Support network
   I have some pretty amazing friends around the neighbourhood, in my workplace and in the circle of people I know through the club, various online communities, my volunteer stints and whatnot. I count myself lucky that, whenever I have a concern, there's always a sympathetic ear and/or a wise word of advice to help me through.

There is so much more, but I will stop here.

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Thank you for reading. I hope your day is filled with many good things that will fill your heart with gratitude.

Comments

[Rhonda]

this card just makes me happy :)

[Linda Barber]

Hey cutie! I'm thankful for you. So happy you are on my side!