WELCOME TO DAY 20! {22 GRATITUDES}

I am grateful for:

1. my husband
2. my flower beds
3. the mulch that arrived yesterday
4. my children
5. my grandchildren
6. my stand up desk at work
7. my coworkers
8. my paycheck
9. the money in the bank
10. my warm, safe house/home
11. my hairdresser and the magic she performs
12. my vehicle
13. the seeds I planted in my garden
14. the warmer weather coming today
15. Spring
16. Summer
17. Autumn
18. Yes, even winter
19. the technology I own
20.the memories of my dog Lanie
21. my garden tools
22. the coffee I'm drinking

For these, and so much more, I am truly grateful.

My gratitude list!
1) 25 % done with my self walking challenge
2) 2/3 done with this challenge
3) Cool weather for sleeping
4) Christmas in July starts on HMM
5) Black top
6) Grass
7) Gentle breeze
8) Side walks
9) The smells of fresh cut grass
10) Lawn mowers
11) Team points are back!!!
12) Parking in 5 minute park space again!
13) Plants
14) Trees
15) HMM
16) Christmas Movies
17) Son got to go get trees yesterday for the camp
18) Son got to ate at DQ and boss paid
19) Son is the golden boy at work
20) Clean kitchen
21) Ate all home made meals yesterday
22) Son brought home fudge from the dells

I am grateful for:
1. My parents
2. My sister
3. My nephew
4. My aunt
5. My cat
6. My home
7. My country and my freedom
8. My health
9. SparkPeople
10. Technology – the internet, cell phone, etc.
11. Sunshine
12. Flowers
13. God and church
14. Music
15. Books
16. Doctors and medicine
17. Sleep
18. Food to eat
19. Cats, birds, and other animals
20. Peacefulness and serenity
21. Exercise
22. My hometown

1. I'm grateful that the God of the universe hears and answers my prayers
2. I'm grateful for my horses Buttercup and Mohica

3. I'm grateful my DH and I are working on our 38 year old marriage instead of "throwing in the towel."
4. I'm grateful for the warm sun

5. I'm grateful for sparkers who blog...I get sparked to continue my journey!

6. I'm so grateful for spark friends who encourage me along !
7. I'm grateful for the freedom to study God's word.

8. I'm grateful for the fresh eggs my hens give me!
9. I'm grateful for the beautiful wild flowers that live around our farm

10. I'm grateful for clean water
11. I'm grateful for being able to hear the birds singing

12. I'm grateful for my daughter
13. I'm grateful for my sons

14. I'm grateful for the ability to forgive
15. I'm grateful for the ability to overcome

16. I'm grateful for the book- The Beck Diet Solution.
17. I'm grateful to be able to read and write (type)

18. I'm grateful I lost a pound.
19. I'm grateful for my goat Elizabeth who gives yummy milk, so I can make yogurt and ice-cream, and cheese!

20. I'm grateful for having a pastor who is "led by the Spirit."
21. I'm grateful for morning sunshine!

22. I'm grateful for my sourdough starter!

1. my health and life.
2. my dear husband.
3. my two sons.
4. my stable job.
5. my home in a rural neighborhood.
6. being relatively debt free.
7. being able to pursue my master's degree online.

8. the ability to begin again.
9. moments of clarity.
10. awareness of God's presence in my life.
11. quiet time to pray, read, reflect, and journal.

12. my reliable car.
13. more than enough food.
14. my dog
15. humor and laughter
16. faithful and supportive friends
17. for all of my functioning senses.

18. my mom and sister.
19. running water and electricity.
20. good shoes and clothes.
21. my washer and dryer.
22. my dishwasher

Today I am grateful for the following:
1. A good life.
2. A healthy life - No illnesses.
3. Strength to push through all obstacles.
4. My husband.
5. My kids.
6. My pets.
7. My home.
8. My job.
9. My 401K.
10. Reliable transportation.
11. Food to eat.
12. Clothes and shoes.
13. Clean water.
14. Electricity and gas.
15. Fresh air to enjoy.
16. Beautiful flowers.
17. Birds flying high and resting in the trees.
18. Sunshine and rain.
19. Books to read.
20. Computer to use.
21. A caring heart.
22. God's grace and mercy.

Today I am ever so grateful:
1. I am grateful I set my alarm and can get to Mass this morning.
2. I am grateful that my husband prepares the coffee every morning and all I have to do is turn it on.
3. I am grateful I reconciled with my daughter after a horrible argument.
4. I am grateful for a day to help my neighbors by delivering meals at lunchtime.
5. I am grateful that my weight is going in the downward direction again.
6. I am grateful to be home.
7. I am grateful for Downton Abbey.
8. I am grateful for a book to read at night before sleep.
9. I am grateful that my friend who passed away had a starring role in my dreams last night.
10. I am grateful that I reconnected with her children before she passed.
11. I am grateful for the long weekend ahead of us.
12. I am grateful for a decent night's sleep.
13. I am grateful that the new yogurt I tried was tasty.
14. I am grateful I had the heartworm pills for my pups that I needed in the correct quantity.
15. I am grateful for the pet food supply company that delivers our pet food.
16. I am grateful that my house is getting back in shape after us being away so long.
17. I am grateful for the food delivery service that we have had all winter.
18. I am grateful that I have a home that brings me comfort.
19. I am grateful that the weather is taking its time getting too warm
20. I am grateful for my faithful, loyal, protective dogs.
21. I am grateful for my aloof cat.
22. I am grateful for my treadmill where I can get the steps in that I need to complete my daily goal.

Grateful that on this 20th day:
1-I got at least 3 hours sleep.
2- Not having to anywhere
3- No commitments, so I get to stay here!
4- For my husband.
5- That he was able to get the window A/C in our bedroom.
6- For Air Conditioners. Especially today!
7- Grateful that I haven't been this sick in 13 months.
8- Grateful for relative health for family.
9- For comfortable home.
10- That technology makes staying in touch easy!
11-For sunny skies.
12- For Music!
13- For being able to shower.
14- For getting to put a nightgown on this morning.
15- To be able to stay in bed, since I feel so sick.
16- For birds singing!
17- For not having to shop,well stocked .
18- But, luckily, have no appetite!
19-Computers, tablets, & Smart phones.
20 - That my kindle worked 2 days in a row, so I could SPARK!
21- For SPARK PEOPLE & this Gratitude Challenge.
22- That I finished this!

Edited by: PYNETREE at: 5/18/2017 (10:51)

Today I am grateful for:

1. knowledge
2. self awareness
3. honesty
4. not being perfect
5. you tube learning videos
6. you tube music
7. my hair is getting thicker
8. my mind
9. gratefullness
10. cute kids
11. good food
12. new recipe
13. eating better
14. sleeping more
15. healthy cooking
16. smell of soup simmering
17. serenity
18. calmness
19. insight
20. self knowledge
21. bubble bath
22. refreshing shower

Today I'm thankful/grateful for/that:
1) A headache I woke up with is going away
2) My early morning computer time
3) Waking up on my own at 4
4) Realizing that since I'm going to wake up so early, I can just go to bed early
5) I made the decision to cut back on coffee at work
6) Due to decision above, my stress has decreased some
7) My ongoing decision to remain alcohol-free
8) Beautiful lemons from Aldi for my water at work
9) I finished a report at work
10) Beans soaking to cook up for freezing
11) Pandora radio at work
12) Looking forward to gym tonight
13) My relationship with my DD, we are very close
14) My relationship with my Mom, we are very close as well
15) I am getting better staying in contact with people
16) A good job
17) Good pay for job above
18) I am feeling good as I'm losing weight
19) I am starting to notice that certain things are easier due to the weight loss
20) I am looking forward to Mother's Day plans this weekend
21) A book that I ordered for my Mom for Mother's Day arrived in the mail
22) Still this challenge, I am looking for positive things during the day and keeping track of them

1. I'm alive ( thanks Gill for that starter!)
2. The wonderful weather
3. My dd telling me things I cannot sort out but am just listening
4. My computer
5. The Internet
6. My job is fab
7. My colleagues who I can laugh with
8. My early morning walk
9. Birdsong
10. Lovely smelling lilac I walked past
11. My ds's pinwheel pizza he made which was very nice
12. It's Friday tomorrow
13. my dh (of course)
14. Blue sky today
15. Forecast is good for tmrw
16. The choice of things on the TV
17. I have lots of good programmes recorded for weekend
18. My list is written for tmrw
19. Plans are made for weekend
20. My dd has finished this weeks exams today
21. My MIL was in good form tonight
22. It's bed time now and I love my bed!

Edited by: DSJB9999 at: 5/4/2017 (15:58)

1 I'm alive!
2 the buses being on time
3 walking through the park
4 my walk to and from work
5 the seaside
6 electricity
7 my cottage
8 a red settee
9 my hanging wooden seagull - I pull the string and it flaps its wings
10 a lovely photo of my grandson on d-i-l twitter feed
11 supporting 3 people to vote today
12 wearing my new pink comfortable shoes to work today
13 a glorious day
14 snoozing on the bus home!
15 food
16 Darebee
17 My computer
18 Knowing I have a day off tomorrow
19 Living in a country where I can vote without fear
20 An election-free day on Radio 4
21 Entertaining drama on the radio
22 Earl Grey tea

1. That DHs appointment went well today
2. Good medical care
3. Bagels
4. Coffee
5. My treadmill
6. Good shoes
7. The sound of rain on my roof
8. Kitty hugs
9. Kids
10. Books
11. Writers
12. Spring
13. Seeds to plant
14. Mouse traps
15. Memories
16. Old friends
17. Internet
18. Clean water
19. My daughter
20. The singing of birds
21. Coupons
22. A warm house on a rainy night

1. A warm house
2. A hot cup of tea
3. That the rain as finally stopped
4. My basement didn't flood
5. My son called
6. My husband
7. My sisters
8. A pot roast in the oven
9. Good food
10. The orange I just ate
11. Music
12 Books
13 That my friends and I are making plans to go to dinner
14. Progress in my genealogy
15. Good doctors
16. A cozy bed
17. Living so close to so many things
18. Good friends
19. My dog
20. Seeing my nephews baby
21. Online courses
22. Never stopping learning

1. clean water
2. clean air
3. dogs
4.ladybugs
5. butterflies
6. bunnies
7. positive people
8. zyrtec
9. birdsong
10. bluebirds
11. cardinals
12. sparkpeople
13. seedligs growing
14. warm quilts
15. herbal tea
16. coffee
17. fresh sweet melon
18. black-eyed peas
19. flowers
20. bees
21. canoe
22. trees

DAY 20..

I am grateful for..
1. hot coffee
2. early morning
3. waking up to the lake view one last time
4. A beautiful day
5. 20 days of gratitudes
6. Family
7. Friends
8. Electricity
9. Running water
10. Indoor plumbing
11. Pets
12. books
13. Google
14. weather apps
15. learning and growing
16. Game night
17. new opportunities
18. new members
19. Changing lives
20. Kayaking
21. Healing
22. Healthy boys and family and self

DAY 20..



Below, (in a journal, or in a blog), list 22 things you are grateful for today.
*If you choose to use a journal, please comment DONE! below when you've finished writing your three gratitudes.
*If you choose to use a blog, please comment DONE! below and include a link to your blog when you've finished writing your three gratitudes.
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Edited by: SARASMILING at: 4/7/2017 (07:06)