Hi fellow bloggers and readers,
Gratitude posts on Facebook have become popular these past few days. Call me a little slow at times, but I was surprised when two of my friends both started gratitude lists. It appears that November is a great month to focus on gratitude. I have found myself pulling away from my spiritual morning practices as well as writing. It is easy to get caught in all the activities and to be so worn out all I want to do is play computer games or relax with a good book. Though this isn’t a bad thing, I find myself becoming more anxious and resentful when I don’t nourish myself.
Since it is day 4 of the month of gratitude, I will look back over the past few days to catch up. I like writing the day after, so I can look for the blessings in each day.
1. Gratitude for Friday: Friday is my day of working as a caregiver for a lovely lady named Betty. I am extremely grateful to have met Betty. I have a job that nourishes me, with a woman filled with much wit, grace and wisdom. It is the first time since my fibromyalgia diagnosis, where I worked in an environment that seemed to work with my limitations. Though it is still hard to work when I hurt and am tired, I find that I also come home nourished and feel like I found something that works for both of us.
2. Gratitude for Saturday: Saturday is soccer day. I am grateful for all the great kids I coach, and the coaches that dedicate so much of their time to enriching the lives of young women. I enjoy their energy, dedication and willingness to learn. I am also grateful that somehow physically this is something I can still do. I come home feeling better after time outdoors being somewhat active and having great conversations with 12 and 13 year olds.
3. Gratitude for Sunday: Sunday was a day spent with my family. Whether we are coaching together, eating, doing fun activities, talking or just hanging around, I am grateful for my husband and 2 daughters. I am grateful that we enjoy each other, and that my daughters still like to spend time with us. I am grateful for the young women they are becoming, caring, compassionate, energetic, smart and athletic.
Wishing you all a day of gratitude. May we find the good in what today brings.
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