I thought I would jump in on the gratitude train too!
Even though we don't have power, internet or land line phones (may not till next week sometime) I'm grateful for:
My husband, who is not only my right-hand, funny best friend, my"pool boy", my Mr. fix it, my internet techi and and all around handyman, he single handedly chopped up the 3 trees that fell across our 650 ft. driveway, rolled the wood to the side so that we and our neighbors can be higher on the list for the power company to come and reinstall the power lines strewn across our driveway and the road.
A GENERATOR (still using as we speak since our power is out)
Air conditioning
Good wine and food
A home with a pool (and our dragonfly friends lol)
The internet (using my iphone hotspot) and my job (can't do one without the other)
My family and close friends, and this forum of beautiful friends and souls
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What a great post Tricia! That is a long time to be without power, a generator would certainly be a blessing. Has finding gas for the generator been an issue? Sounds like your husband has been very busy.
Hi Lovendures! we've been using power conservatively. Funny thing is the gas company just filled up our tank about 5 days before we lost power. We are not even half way through the usage yet. We only put the ac on in the room we're in, use the gas grill to cook, and I've been swimming without the heater on (cooler water but since it's so warm out it's great!). We turn things off when we're not using them. Hopefully we'll get the gas company to come out early next week if needed. Yes my hubby has certainly been getting a work out! All that wood chopping, yard clean up, pool cleaning, etc. lol!!
5 things I am grateful for today
-Arizona sunsets. Yes they really are that incredible.
-Geckos. They are cute, and eat bugs like termites. They also bring pure joy and excitement to my dog who will see one on the window and let the entire household know one has been found
-when a package arrives at my front door safe and sound.
-take out from a favorite restaurant, especially during a pandemic. It brings me joy to know the business is still surviving all the challenges presented to them. It also brings into our home a bit of normalcy and comfort.
-Two teacher friends I know who began virtual teaching this week and were ecstatic to meet their new students.
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@lovendures, laughing, I am grateful that your post made me laugh and think of several funny things and one extra thing I'm grateful for.
First, my dog does that with skunks. Lets the whole house know, and the whole neighborhood when there is one outside.
But I can't think of what I'd be grateful for about skunks. Let's see, they dig up my lawn. Hmm. But, they are so cute the way they waddle when they walk, especially if they are walking away from you.
Also I will always be grateful to a mother skunk who, a few years ago, warned me to get away when I accidentally bumped into her while crawling around in the dark under my barn. She saw me first and starting pounding her fists on the ground while staring anxiously into my eyes. She telepathically said to me, "I don't want to hurt you, but I will, if you come any closer!" I swiveled around fast and scrambled away as quickly as possible. I have always been grateful to Mrs. Skunk for warning me before pulling the trigger. I learned from this, gratefully, that many animals don't want to hurt you unless they have to, and that thought makes me feel good.
The thought that geckos are a thing around your house reminds me, and I'm grateful for being able to learn this, that you live in a whole other climate world than I.
I am grateful for my parents, they adopted me when I was 9 months old and gave me a big, loud, Italian family with the most amazing grandmother. I believe we were connected in another life. We were always so close and even had matching birth marks.
I am grateful for my husband, my 4 children and my grandchildren. I am grateful for my tribe of extended family.
I am grateful that we are all healthy and are working. I am grateful that I know there is a God and that all souls are precious, even if some try your last nerve.
i am grateful for our home that provides shelter, peace and comfort. I’m so grateful for fiends that are like family.
I am grateful that I take nothing for granted. I am grateful for beautiful sunsets, animals, trees all things in nature. I’m grateful I get to watch the birds feed each day.
I'm grateful that I found this place and now have new friends that are just as dear even though we’ve never met. I’m grateful for the comfort, peace and fellowship this forum provides. All caring souls here.
Im so grateful of so many things that it would be too long to mention. I am abundantly blessed.
I am grateful for:
My health, each and every day.
My husband who is a homebody, a master tinkerer and handyman and can fix most anything around the house.
My daughter who was married yesterday. It was bittersweet because Covid kept the family away. I'm grateful for her brilliant future!
My son who is the rock of his family, who has taken his mother-in-law into their home, and is such a caring, loving, hardworking man.
Having a challenging job that keeps my mind working, although most days I want to quit.
My belief system, my gift of recognizing Truth.
Honey. I believe it has protected me from illness.
The swimming pool that I've always wanted and have enjoyed since moving here last year.
This community.
If you live in gratitude, you will never want for things, but good things will come to you anyway!
@lowtide congratulations on your daughter’s wedding. Blessings for a beautiful union and future. ❤️
Congratulations on your daughter's wedding. It may not have been the wedding envisioned but hopefully it was filled with love.
Things I am grateful for today
-Waterfalls and rainbows
-The fresh crisp scent of a pine forest
-The smell of saltwater and the sound of crashing ocean waves
-organically grown produce
-the scent and beauty of a rose
@lowtide, congrats on that wedding! I cannot imagine the feeling of seeing your little one all grown up like that. Hugs all around ❤️