December 5, 2014

I am grateful to Sam for working to ensure all three of us got to and from work on time yesterday. I am grateful for the amazing family of spirits which gathered last night for oneness blessings. I am grateful for Zoe getting yet another day of employment at the library. I am grateful for the love and support of friends. I am grateful for the gift of laughter in my life and the awesome class I had with students..

December 4, 2014

today, I am grateful for my wife and Sam who offered to drive me to campus and wheel me in so I could be there for my last class. I am grateful for the reminder from Henri Nouwen to not let other steal my peace. I am grateful for the treasures I have around me that are helping me keep my vibrational level raised. I am grateful for allowing myself to feel, but not staying trapped in my feelings. I am grateful I do not have to try to get a liftline reservation again until the end of January.

December 3, 2014

This morning i am grateful to have had yet another good nights sleep. I am grateful to be able to express such a diversity of feelings with my wife, knowing I never need to censor myself. I am grateful I could be there for a friend in need yesterday. I am grateful that Zoe and I never yell at or speak to each other in a way that is not loving and supportive. I am grateful for learning how to take care of myself and listen to my body.

December 2, 2014

This morning i am grateful to have gotten a good nights sleep and woken up feeling rested. I am grateful for my friendship with Ursula who always makes me laugh. I am grateful for the inspiration to listen to my Hicks DVD which helped me find the balance I needed yesterday. I am grateful for my ice pops which seem to satisfy my craving for fluid and sweet. I am grateful to have made it through an entire month with no caffeine or soda.

December 1, 2014

this morning I am grateful to be filled with energy and to have slept solid throughout the night. I am grateful for my wife who works so hard on our monthly newsletter. I am grateful for my love and inspiration group who supported me in taking care of myself yesterday morning. I am grateful for the prayers and healing energies which continue to flow my way. I am grateful for the decision to eliminate violence from my music, television, movies, etc.

November 30, 2014

This morning I am grateful to have had the ability to rest, relax, and recover yesterday. i am grateful for my wife who went to the store to get me more fruit bars, one of the few things I enjoy eating these days. I am grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and healing energies from friends and family. I am grateful for each time I make it to the bathroom and am continent. I am grateful for the covers which keep me warm while I sleep.

November 29, 2014

This morning I am grateful to have not been in pain last night. I am grateful my wife is so amazingly supportive on those days I am tired because I did not sleep well. I am grateful for warm blankets on cold nights. I am grateful for not having to cook for a few days while we plow our way through leftovers. I am grateful to have had a chance to have spoken to my son yesterday.

November 28, 2014

Today, I am grateful to have made it through the night as it was challenging sleeping last night with the pain from the stents. Much easier to handle during the day. I am grateful for the time with friends yesterday. I am grateful for my wife, who supports me in expressing my feelings and holds me when I need to cry. I am grateful for learning how much my friend Sherlea treasures our relationship. I am grateful for the peace and quiet this morning.

November 27, 2014

This morning I am grateful for the gift of life. I am grateful for all I have been blessed with: a roof over my head, clothes on my back, and all that I need. I am grateful for the love and support of friends and family. I am grateful for Zoe and my ability to work as a team and get all done for today. I am grateful for Laura and Woody getting their new stove yesterday. I am grateful for the chance to talk to my brother Mark and catch up on life with his family.

Novembe 26, 2014

This morning I am grateful for Sam and Zoe going to home depot and to Sam for putting the new handle on the front door. I am grateful to Zoe for taking the lead on the cleaning while I take the lead on the cooking for tomorrow. I am grateful to have caught up on most of my grading. I am grateful for the strength and healing happening in my body. I am grateful for all those who continue to lift me and my healing in prayer. 

November 25, 2014

This morning I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday and to be done with one major project. I am grateful for Sam going to the grocery store and Zoe going to the liquor store so I can make her pineapple upside down cake for thanksgiving. I am grateful for all the people who are coming to join us and share love this Thursday. I am grateful for Kerry and Max's compassion and love which helped them make the choice to help Hazel cross the rainbow bridge this Wednesday. I am grateful for the chance to support my students as they have supported me.

November 24, 2014

This morning I am grateful that I was able to sleep through the entire night without getting up to urinate (whoo hoo)! This is the first time I have been able to do this all month. I am grateful for Sam going shopping this morning as I am still not that energetic. I am grateful for Zoe's love and support and her encouraging me to take a nap when I need rest. I am grateful for the conversation I had with Claude yesterday morning and its healing power for both of us. I am grateful for the healthier choices I am making for my life and my body.

November 23, 2014

Today I am grateful for my wife who helped me with an editing project and helped me find some needed material. I am grateful for the healing energy our qigong group sent me yesterday. I am grateful for Sam bringing me a pitcher of fluid to drink. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday. I am grateful for Zoe "cooking" me dinner last night.

November 22, 2014

This morning I am grateful for my wife who loves and supports me unconditionally. I am grateful my friends Max and Kerry were able to get their basement cleaned out so the repairs they need can be made.  I am grateful for waking up again this morning and the energy I have even though I did not sleep well last night. I am grateful for the opportunity to take my medications after breakfast today so I can be pain free again and perhaps take a nap to get some sleep. I am grateful for clean clothes and a roof over my head.

November 21, 2014

I am grateful to have woken up one more time and mean it. I am grateful to have only woken up once last night to pee (that is huge). I am grateful to be caught up with my grading, at least when I went to bed last night. I am grateful for my wife who never ceases to surprise me and love me unconditionally. I am grateful for my student Benjamin who wrote a letter about me which brought tears to my eyes.

November 20, 2014

Today I am grateful to have made it through my echocardiogram yesterday and yet one more IV in and out. I am grateful for a pain free bladder night and only waking up three times as this is the most restful night I have had in a while. I am grateful for my wife who has been with me, loving me unconditionally this entire journey. I am grateful for words of encouragement and prayers from friends and family. I am grateful for the random acts of kindness and signs of healing in my life.

November 19, 2014

This morning I am grateful to have made it through the night, albeit uncomfortably. I am grateful for my wife who helped me relax and fall asleep. I am grateful for the good news from the cardiologist yesterday. I am grateful for Sam coming and pushing me while Zoe parked. I am grateful for Dina who adjust Sam's schedule so she can come with us to visits.

November 18, 2014

This morning I am grateful to have woken up one more time this morning and to have been surrounded by love last night at healing harbor. I am grateful for friends like Ursula who use their gifts to help me heal. I am grateful for my wife who held me last night while I was in pain last night. I am grateful for the positive energy of prayers of so many as I prepare to go to my cardiologist visit. I am grateful for our friend Sam who offered to go with us this morning for moral support.

November 17, 2014

This morning I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday. I am grateful for the awesome dinner we had with Woody and Laura. I am grateful for Zoe's offering to help with cooking and chores. I am grateful for the water which is so readily available to me to help me cleanse my kidneys. I am grateful for the good nights sleep I had last night and the gift of waking up this morning. 

November 16, 2014

this morning I am grateful to have gotten a good nights sleep and feeling more energized each day. I am grateful for the awesome time with friends max and kerry last night. I am grateful for the qigong  class we had yesterday and mary's willingness to share her gifts with us. I am grateful for the manual wheelchair which is helping zoe's ankle heal. I am grateful for all I accomplished and also having time for me.