This morning I am grateful for all the love in my life and the people who share it with me. I am grateful for my daughter Kelly Valasquez Lord who enabled me to wake up to a Happy Mother's Day wish and reminds me that parenting is not a biological thing, but a love thing. I am grateful for my wife who performs acts of love and kindness for others even when she is tired and exhausted. I am grateful my friend Jane is feeling better today. I am grateful to just be today.
May 10, 2014
This morning i am grateful for all I am accomplishing each day and my ability to stay focused. I am grateful for how the Universe is hearing and answering my prayers. I am grateful for the ability to speak openly and honestly with my wife. I am grateful we had an opportunity to be of service yesterday. I am grateful for the time without squeaking yesterday.
May 9. 2014
This morning, I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for the life changing and life saving healing which has happened in a friends life since hir Reiki treatment on Monday. I am grateful for my wife who each day is intentional about doing something which makes me feel loved. I am grateful for the honest conversations we are able to have with each other in my family. I am grateful for each opportunity I have to be of service.
May 8, 2014
This morning I am grateful for the relationship I am developing with Mary, she is such a blessing in my life. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday. I am grateful for the ability to lovingly and laughingly disagree with Zoe about things like why we still have certain sets of sheets. I am grateful for the power of forgiveness. I am grateful my wheelchair is going to be fixed today, as will the rest of my family :).
May 7, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time, albeit earlier then I would have preferred :). I am grateful for the quality time with my friend JD yesterday. I am grateful for Bill coming on Thursday to fix the squeak in my wheelchair. I am grateful for Zoe's assistance with two office projects yesterday. I am grateful for the opportunity to take a nap later today.
May 6, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have done my first "official" angel card reading last night. I am grateful I took a leap of faith yesterday and began my angel realm reading certification training. I am grateful for all the things that Zoe did around the house and for us yesterday and her willingness to be of service. I am grateful to have had the chance to offer healings again last night. I am grateful for a restful nights sleep and the blessing of being woken up one more time.
May 5, 2014
This morning I am grateful to love the skin I am in. I am grateful that I am at peace with who I am and who I was created to be. I am grateful for the gifts I have been given to help others and to be blessed in the process. I am grateful for the much needed rest I got last night and the ability to wake up refreshed and refocused. I am grateful for the love Zoe and i share and the ability to talk with her about all things.
May 4, 2014
This morning i am grateful to have reconnected with an old friend last night. i am grateful for the chance to get to know Laurie a bit more and the amazing gift she is to the universe. I am grateful for my wife who did all the clean up after the potluck so that somebody could stay and tell me their story. I am grateful for the quiet time alone this morning to write, reflect, edit, and grade. I am grateful for the gift of life and what each day unveils.
May 3, 2014
This morning I am grateful I am of good mental and emotional health. I am grateful that i have a roof over my head. I am grateful for all the things I do not need to endure in my life. I am grateful for all the healing I have done in my life and those who have helped to set me free. I am grateful to have an attitude of gratitude and be able to give thanks each day.
May 2, 2014
this morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for the awesome spiritual experience we had here last night. I am grateful for the healing and transformation which happens when we open ourselves up. I am grateful to my Uncle Dave for sharing pics of my parents with me. I am grateful for Zoe reminding me to stay calm before I realized I had made a math error.
May 1, 2014
This morning I am grateful for the memories I have of my father and Zady (Yiddish for grandfather) who would have both been celebrating their birthdays today. I am grateful for the opportunity to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for the ministerial work of my friend Nina who made sure someone we know was comfortable during their stay at the hospital. I am grateful for the opportunities which are presenting themselves to grow and evolve personally and professionally. I am grateful that Sam and Zoe are going to bring me to school today since I could not get a liftline reservation.
April 30, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful that the pain in Max's side was just a kidney stone and nothing more serious. I am grateful for all I am accomplishing each day and the ability to remember that each day i am doing my best. I am grateful for the love and support of friends and those I consider to be family. I am grateful to be able to find moments of joy to laugh about even on the most stressful of days and times.
April 29, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for the health that I have been given and the desire to improve my health. I am grateful for the love that flows in and through my life. I am grateful for the technology which keeps me connected with other loving and giving people. I am grateful for the opportunities given to me each day to be of service.
April 28, 2014
This morning i am grateful for the sleep that I got last night and for the nap I will hopefully get this morning. I am grateful for how everything worked out last night as we prepare for an active service project this morning and afternoon. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday and the opportunities to be of service. I am grateful to Dina from Family Dollar in Chili for her donation of power tools yesterday and her donation of time and truck today. I am grateful for those in my pool of people who volunteered to help us out today.
April 27, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for the family which we are creating. I am grateful for the loving notes from friends. I am grateful for all I accomplished and all that i will accomplish today. I am grateful for how I am learning to heal others.
April 26, 2014
this morning I am grateful for my friend William and his willingness to consider asking his church to help a family in need. I am grateful for the love and concern of Sam, Zoe, and Dina and all the others who are stepping forward to help others in need. I am grateful for a good nights sleep. I am grateful for the oils on hand to help Zoe's gout this morning. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday and all that I will accomplish today.
April 25, 2014
This morning I am grateful for the surprise gift of olives I found in the refrigerator. Happy Dance! I am grateful for the opportunity I had to be of service unexpectedly yesterday and to help answer someone's prayer. I am grateful for what I am learning about myself and life each day. I am grateful for Zoe fussing at me for starting to do her chores yesterday. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday and all I will accomplish today.
April 24, 2014
This morning I am grateful for the opportunities to be of service. I am grateful for old friendships which have withstood the test of time and new ones that are emerging. I am grateful for the openness Zoe and I have with each other. I am grateful for having learned to listen to my body and what it is craving. i am grateful for all that I accomplished yesterday and all that I will accomplish today.
April 23, 2014
This morning i am grateful to have woken up one more time. I am grateful for indoor plumbing and those that ensured i have the privilege of running water in my home. I am grateful for those who created the shower gel which keeps me smelling clean and helps cleanse me each morning. I am grateful for the awesome angel card reading practice night we had last night. I am grateful for the way Zoe and I work together as a team.
April 22, 2014
This morning i am grateful that we all woke up one more day. I am grateful for Zoe's willingness to go to the grocery store for me last night and pick up things she has never seen or had (blood oranges). I am grateful for the ability to be there to support others in their journey through life changing transitions. I am grateful for having the courage to speak truth in love. I am grateful for all of nature and for the earth which supports us all.