I have a perpetual gratitude journal that I've written in since 2012, at least, if not earlier. At our family meal today, I read what I noted from October 13-November 27 this year. It's the Canadian Thanksgiving to USA Thanksgiving time frame, a traditional season to exercise the gratitude muscles.
Here's what I noted:
Canadian Thanksgiving
bananas
medicines. naps. High Potential.
Benji gulped down his morning medicines. One of two work restroom air fresheners is used up (I'm allergic to them). I was grateful I forgot a community celebration, because I was so tired I shouldn't have gone even though I wanted to.
I didn't have to take my hearing aid charger to work. My car still works.
my daddy
going to the grocery store Sunday afternoon reminded me why I like to go on Sunday morning
no runny dog poo piles to clean up first thing in the morning
Niece and Nephew foster parenting
I had more coffee available when I thought it was gone.
Benji's healthy turd. No one was around when I had to fart loudly. Hat day protected my hearing aids from rain.
It's not MY child with the special celebration; I can arrive later to the event.
umbrellas. I am still able to work.
I can smell. Vivid stars. No Raynaud's. gratitudes flowing. Sunshine.
the filthy washcloths because it mean DH cleaned something. I have low-wax ears.
Cronometer
my eyesight - it allowed me to see how to level the laundry soap lid when I was having trouble putting it back on
a warm winter coat
Dr. office phone call understood my "rude" cultural whiteness
wool. Socks, specifically. Oh and the coat! an accidental full, hot bath and the time to enjoy it
The splinter from the floor did not go into my foot.
I no longer menstruate.
Benji. Red bush throwing pink light through curtains.
Benji is not a morning dog.
I could fart quietly when I needed to.
I had OG covid, I've had flu A. I believe it still helps my immunity, true or not 🤷
sewing experience that lets me infer what the thread is doing even when I can't see it
NAMC - our one stop shop for doggie daycare, vet, and groomer
the moisture on the car is *not* frozen
A sister willing to share baked gifts but not viruses 🫂
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May your lives be filled with peace, joy, love, and many good things to spark (see what I did there 😂) gratitude. 💜
