Today I Am Thankful - 6/12/09

Today I am thankful...

1. For my friend, Teresa, who constantly checks on me.
2. For the telephone, so my friend can check on me.
3. For Rick, my mechanic, who allows me to make payments so the car is legal and I still have money to pay my utilities.

Yes, I have many things to be thankful for every day. But, as I am sure as most of you know, we need to stop and focus instead of multi-tasking all the time. I try to focus on only three things during my meditation and prayer time.

Today I Am Thankful - 6/3/09

For years, on and off, I have kept a Gratitude journal. Instead of writing down what I am thankful for in my journal (because it is now full) I will periodically share what I am thankful for here at All Things Cherished.

Today I am thankful for...
1. For the stimulus money I received so I could pay to get my car inspected (which was two months overdue).
2. For the TV that distracts me when I get frustrated or depressed.
3. For friends that keep me on task.

I'm Thankful For - 5/14/07

Yesterday was Mother's Day and since my children are young and I am a single mother, we don't really do anything special to celebrate this day.
Yes, I love the handmade cards Cameron made for me and the huge smile & hug I got from Cassandra. But I wanted a special day just for me.
As the day moved forward, three unexpected things happened (yesterday and today). Its these three things I write about now . . .

I am thankful for . . .

1. The pleasant and delightful call from Texas. I love hearing Cheryl's southern twang and her love in her voice for me. Thanks, Cheryl, for a truly nice surprise. Who would of thought that a member of my Yahoo group would call me? For Mother's Day?
2. The thoughtful call from my friend, Art. Art has proven not to be the most considerate person but still a kind friend. His call to wish me kind words for Mother's Day was truly caring.
3. The crossing guard, Sandy, near my children's school was so kind to me today. She bought me a small book titled, Feasting on God's Grace, and wrote a sweet note saying I was "doing a great job with my children." Her generosity brought tears to my eyes.
   

My day was special after all!

I'm Thankful For - 4/22/07

1. I am thankful for pine trees. On the way to the pediatrician's office the kids played nicely together by counting how many pine trees we passed.
2. I am thankful for political signs. I hate the waste of money and resources of seeing the same 4-5 political signs on the various street corners. Isn't one sign sufficient? Why does there have to be 4-5 grouped together? However, those same signs do represent the freedom we have in the USA and the freedom of all Americans to vote.
3. I am thankful for Nurse Karen. She makes my children feel special and cherished. Who can ask for a better nurse?
   

Written on 4/19/2007.