A Sample of my January Blessings from my basket:
The ability to be happy for someone else's good fortune
Playing with doggie at 6:50am
Fresh laundry
Seeing younger generation of cousins interact and building memories
Cat getting snuggly
Good music and a friend
Eagles Enthusiasm
Ordering breakfast - suggestion at just the right time
Moving through the memories of a current loss
Guidance and answers through prayers
The ability to work
Being there for the little moments
Impromptu New Year's day lunch
Snow days are your days off - no need to call out or use sick time
Laundromats
US mail
Flushing toilets
The neighborhood you grew up in
Workers who go the extra mile
Double checking your schedule (you would have been late)
Girl Scout cookies
Friday, February 2, 2018
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
A Sample of my December Blessings
A Sample of my December Blessings
Online inspection appointments
Dental Insurance
Coming home to Sheppard's pie (without peas)
Daughter in laws who cook
Seeing Kindness in adult children
Finding the right gift
Winning prizes
Witnessing relationships mending
Space heaters
A wave from a stranger as you work
The comfort of animals
Warm, comfy clothing
Morning Coffee
Tasty treats
Fresh Veggies
Inviting Guests at holiday time
Being invited at holiday time
Random, funny texts
Stretching our capacity to give in meaningful ways
Online inspection appointments
Dental Insurance
Coming home to Sheppard's pie (without peas)
Daughter in laws who cook
Seeing Kindness in adult children
Finding the right gift
Winning prizes
Witnessing relationships mending
Space heaters
A wave from a stranger as you work
The comfort of animals
Warm, comfy clothing
Morning Coffee
Tasty treats
Fresh Veggies
Inviting Guests at holiday time
Being invited at holiday time
Random, funny texts
Stretching our capacity to give in meaningful ways
Sunday, December 3, 2017
November Blessings Sampler
A Sample of my November Blessings
Contest Prizes
Coming home to a decorated house
Breakfast with neighborhood friends from Philly
Baby Snuggles
Games Party
3-D Glasses
Valet Parking in Center City
Center City walk
Corned Beef Sandwich
Friendsgiving meal in Giant's Food Court
Palm Plant Sales
Skee Ball
Visiting an Uncle
Meeting old neighborhood friends in new settings
Helping hands at Thanksgiving food prep time
Poinsettia Black Friday Specials
Paid Holidays
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Thanksgiving blessings
As I sat in church on Sunday, I heard the priest talk about the need for people in the parish to volunteer to drive others to appointments. I searched my heart and with working two jobs, I couldn't honestly feel that I would be able to commit to be on the team that does this . However, I do know that I obtained the second job because I am blessed with a new vehicle (and a car payment) and I remember, all too well, the times in my life when I was without transportation.
That very evening, I had the opportunity to share my blessing when a co-worker asked what time I was leaving work and asked for a ride home. I was more than happy to blurt out a yes. As we were leaving for the evening, I remembered that I really wanted to head over to the supermarket straight after work and get my Thanksgiving supplies. Since I already told the co-worker that I would take them home, I took them. It was a very windy night and I was surprised how far my co-worker lived from the bus stop.
I went back towards where I had just come from to go to the store and I got in line after a couple who had a big order.
"Oh great" I thought. "I'll never get home"
As I waited, the cashier handed them their receipt and told them they only needed thirty more dollars for their free turkey. They were deciding what to do when I volunteered to have them ring up my order under their shopper's card because I had around fifty dollars worth of food. They could get their turkey after that. The husband eagerly volunteered to bag my groceries for my proposal.
On the way to my car I realized that we had been talking in our meditation group about approaching situations as if you chose them. If I hadn't given my co-worker a ride, I wouldn't have been in the store at the same time as the people wanting their free turkey. I tried to relax in both instances realizing that my immediate wants were not necessarily the priority at the time. There were greater needs that I was able to assist with.
I am thankful that I was part of their blessing for that evening. I will be making a commitment to relax into the moment even if it I don't think it was in my plan. I also will be making a commitment to look for those little ways to assist such as providing a ride when I am so fortunate.
That very evening, I had the opportunity to share my blessing when a co-worker asked what time I was leaving work and asked for a ride home. I was more than happy to blurt out a yes. As we were leaving for the evening, I remembered that I really wanted to head over to the supermarket straight after work and get my Thanksgiving supplies. Since I already told the co-worker that I would take them home, I took them. It was a very windy night and I was surprised how far my co-worker lived from the bus stop.
I went back towards where I had just come from to go to the store and I got in line after a couple who had a big order.
"Oh great" I thought. "I'll never get home"
As I waited, the cashier handed them their receipt and told them they only needed thirty more dollars for their free turkey. They were deciding what to do when I volunteered to have them ring up my order under their shopper's card because I had around fifty dollars worth of food. They could get their turkey after that. The husband eagerly volunteered to bag my groceries for my proposal.
On the way to my car I realized that we had been talking in our meditation group about approaching situations as if you chose them. If I hadn't given my co-worker a ride, I wouldn't have been in the store at the same time as the people wanting their free turkey. I tried to relax in both instances realizing that my immediate wants were not necessarily the priority at the time. There were greater needs that I was able to assist with.
I am thankful that I was part of their blessing for that evening. I will be making a commitment to relax into the moment even if it I don't think it was in my plan. I also will be making a commitment to look for those little ways to assist such as providing a ride when I am so fortunate.
Monday, November 6, 2017
October Blessings Sample
A Sample of October Blessings
from my blessings basket
Beautiful Baby boy born
Family times waiting at the hospital
Family dinners
Deer ducking on dark roads with daughter
Octoberfest
The ability to give a ride to a co-worker
Beach Bon fires
Receiving a "thank you" candy bar from a co-worker
Being Regular
Weekend visit with oldest son
New car dependability
Breakfast with a nephew
Lunch with a niece
Breakfast with 8th grade friends
from my blessings basket
Beautiful Baby boy born
Family times waiting at the hospital
Family dinners
Deer ducking on dark roads with daughter
Octoberfest
The ability to give a ride to a co-worker
Beach Bon fires
Receiving a "thank you" candy bar from a co-worker
Being Regular
Weekend visit with oldest son
New car dependability
Breakfast with a nephew
Lunch with a niece
Breakfast with 8th grade friends
Sunday, October 29, 2017
September Blessings Sample
For September
My Blessings Basket
Follow Rules
New Car Smell
Breakfast with friends at the farm
Internationals leaving- Blessed to be a part of their
"Wildwood Summer"
Meditation friends old/new
Time with mom and aunt
Dollar Store Finds
Sunset flag ceromony
Customers
Break time
The ability to pray for someone
My Blessings Basket
Follow Rules
New Car Smell
Breakfast with friends at the farm
Internationals leaving- Blessed to be a part of their
"Wildwood Summer"
Meditation friends old/new
Time with mom and aunt
Dollar Store Finds
Sunset flag ceromony
Customers
Break time
The ability to pray for someone
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Waiting on baby : the plan
I got the text on Sunday around noon. My niece's water broke.
I have been saving sick time at the library for when this precious baby boy arrives. I have a new car to ride up to Philly. My plans are in place.
After a few texts to co-workers to make sure they will be in for our Monday night crew because work frowns upon you not finding coverage on your Saturday (every 3rd week) or your night, my plans are in motion.
Pack a bag✓
Call daughter ✓✓
Do some last minute stuff at home ✓
Monday morning arrives and I have a text that she is around 3 Cm dilated. I have some coffee and hop in the car. I take the longer scenic way up to Philly. I know my daughter won't be ready for to go there until around noon. This will give my niece time to give birth, we can visit mom and baby and I can head back around dinner time. This is a great plan.
Get to Philly to pick up my daughter. Receive a text that she is 7cm dilated. I jokingly tell her that she is proceeding slower than I drive. A standard family joke because I always take the long scenic ways. A bit of deviation to my plan but this is exciting, a baby is coming.
Find hospital, find parking lot, trek through about 3 building because we found the wrong parking lot, get off elevator at wrong floor. This should give baby plenty of time to get born. Ah yes, my plans are unraveling just a bit.
Wait, color, text, tv, gab with other families, clock ticks, father updates us, go grab something to eat...........the lullaby song plays.......oh shoot did we miss it! What about my plan?
Text my mom, will have to stay, don't want to drive back to South Jersey in the dark, possible C-section soon. My poor niece this was not her plan.
Other patient's visitors burst into waiting room, burst into waiting area, the baby they waited for didn't make it. Stunned waiting room faces. Time froze for a few seconds. This was not their plan.
Got word that C-section started, Go down to eat, make texts and calls. Baby arrives. Big boy at 9.5 oz, mom, dad and baby doing well. It's late. The day may not have went according to my plan but baby's plan and God's plan worked out well!
I have been saving sick time at the library for when this precious baby boy arrives. I have a new car to ride up to Philly. My plans are in place.
After a few texts to co-workers to make sure they will be in for our Monday night crew because work frowns upon you not finding coverage on your Saturday (every 3rd week) or your night, my plans are in motion.
Pack a bag✓
Call daughter ✓✓
Do some last minute stuff at home ✓
Monday morning arrives and I have a text that she is around 3 Cm dilated. I have some coffee and hop in the car. I take the longer scenic way up to Philly. I know my daughter won't be ready for to go there until around noon. This will give my niece time to give birth, we can visit mom and baby and I can head back around dinner time. This is a great plan.
Get to Philly to pick up my daughter. Receive a text that she is 7cm dilated. I jokingly tell her that she is proceeding slower than I drive. A standard family joke because I always take the long scenic ways. A bit of deviation to my plan but this is exciting, a baby is coming.
Find hospital, find parking lot, trek through about 3 building because we found the wrong parking lot, get off elevator at wrong floor. This should give baby plenty of time to get born. Ah yes, my plans are unraveling just a bit.
Wait, color, text, tv, gab with other families, clock ticks, father updates us, go grab something to eat...........the lullaby song plays.......oh shoot did we miss it! What about my plan?
Text my mom, will have to stay, don't want to drive back to South Jersey in the dark, possible C-section soon. My poor niece this was not her plan.
Other patient's visitors burst into waiting room, burst into waiting area, the baby they waited for didn't make it. Stunned waiting room faces. Time froze for a few seconds. This was not their plan.
Got word that C-section started, Go down to eat, make texts and calls. Baby arrives. Big boy at 9.5 oz, mom, dad and baby doing well. It's late. The day may not have went according to my plan but baby's plan and God's plan worked out well!
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