December Blessings

Finding the right gifts

Visits to family and friends

Holiday treats

Quiet time looking at tree

Making plans

Reaching out to loved ones

Stretching our abilities

Keeping the peace

T-P tents

Positive outcomes

Not making resolutions

Noticing the Salvation army bell ringer

Knowing the history

November Blessings

2nd job hours- close 1 hour earlier now

Writing letters

Reaching out

Lives being saved

Realizing there is a problem

Cleaning out the fridge

Binge watching TV

Atlantic City Vacation

Aquarium

Making due with what you have

The ability to extend a helping hand

Learning to set limits

Family Games party

Christmas store novelties.

October Blessings

Pumpkins
Passports
Notes of appreciation from boss
Warranty (car)
New washer
Lotto check surprise
Fax machines
Crashing my Godchild's birthday dinner
Friends
Photos in the paper
Crying
Remembering loved one fondly

September Blessings

Knowing when to rest.
Celebrating a collaborative book
1st time visit to Sesame place
Middle of the night meltdown hugs
Coming back for the 2nd round of the party
Having a sense of humor
Getting rid of stuff
Dental work
Mammograms- self care
Trolly ride stow away
Being a tourist near home
One on one time with each brother

August Blessings

August Blessings

Dips in the ocean

Recovery help for the addicted

A weekend away with friends

Cuddly cats

Week full of cakes

Opportunities to write

New bathing suit

Getting rid of junk

Peace in the middle of chaos

Plans to travel

Amish Market

Handmade soaps

Rain Gear Blessing

Rain Gear Blessing

Driving to the dentist this morning, the wipers swish back and forth.  The pattering rain resulting from the coastal storm makes going to the dentist seem a bit more dreary than usual.  The steady beat of the drops interrupts my humming to the song on the radio as I adjust the wiper speed.

Parking in the closest spot in the lot, I reach back and find my umbrella.  Normally, if it were just a few sprinkles, I would just run out.  However, today with the steady rain and wind, I would get drenched.

I think back to the days when I walked my children to elementary school.  The little yellow slickers provided protection from the water on the five-block trek.  Cute little umbrellas with cartoon characters lasted usually until the first windy day.  

As a young adult, waiting for the bus on a rainy day usually required rain boots.  Getting on the bus usually required a step through the puddle.   Carrying a bag with your shoes to change into and closing the umbrella before entering the bus took extra time but I would be dry and cozy for the workday.

As I step cautiously out of my car to avoid a puddle, I put up my red umbrella.  The air conditioning is on full blast in the dentist office, so I am glad that I took the time to stay dry.

Today, I count as my blessing rain gear and umbrellas.

July Blessings

Beautiful, bright sunny days
Giving away a small prize that was given to me
Discipline
Small ride- outings
Motivation
Prayer -without knowledge of the problem
Rec Center pools
Validating Life- Ellen
Finding the calm inside
Breaking Glass
Untimely break- the ability to listen
Making plans