My mom and I spoke yesterday after an emotionally exhausting day. She encouraged me to shake things off and to focus on the good things in my life. She challenged me to make a list of all of the things that I am thankful for. Here are the beginnings of my list.
My health
My Friends
My nearly perfect husband
My dog
That Michael is home from Iraq
My beautiful home
My Mother
My best friends
My pre-pregnancy body
Macaroni & Cheese
The opportunities that I have been given
My faith
My job & husband’s job
My hair
My little sister
Cosmetics
Seasons
My Wedding Ring
My clothes & shoes
The Ocean
The dishwasher
Flowers
Good movies
The Internet
That my husband can cook
Warm Showers
Ceiling fans
Rainy Sundays when you don’t have to go out
Cold Milk
Diversity
Laughter
The good health of the people I love
Summer Concerts
Everyday Miracles
The luxury of heating & air conditioning
Fresh Juice
My car
Great Restaurants
To be expecting my 1st child
To not have to go out in the snow this winter
Sex
My childhood
Caller ID
To be born in the USA
Girl Scout Cookies – Thin Mints
Restful Weekends
An outgoing personality
Sleep
Happiness
The beauty of a thick snowfall
Being in Love
Salons & Spas
Good Advice
Music
To live in a nice neighborhood
Gossip Girl
God’s Forgiveness
Memories
Freedom
Make your own list...I promise that it'll brighten your day.
