This morning i am grateful for my physician who cares enough to call me when she is concerned. I am grateful for my friends and family who love and support me in good times and bad. I am grateful for my willingness to do what I have to do to ensure my health and continued presence on this earth. I am grateful for the power to walk away from that which is harmful in my life. I am grateful for the power of prayer to bring about chane.
December 24, 2014
this morning i am grateful for my family and how the three of us pull together to love and support each other. I am grateful for zoe's suggestion on how to reduce my pain yesterday as it helped me sleep so much better last night. I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday and all I will accomplish today. i am grateful for the love and support of my friends who have loved me throughout this journey. I am grateful for Zoe's love and the gift of being able to journey with her as my soul mate for 13 years -- whoo hoo!
December 23, 2014
This morning I am grateful for all I accomplished yesterday. I am grateful for Zoe buzzing my head. I am grateful for having the energy to cook dinner for us yesterday. I am grateful for cuddle time with my boo. I am grateful for the love and support of friends and family. I am grateful for my time out of the house yesterday.
December 22, 2014
Today I am so grateful for the time with friends yesterday. I am grateful for Woody and Laura putting our tree up. I am grateful to have seen Crystal again. I am grateful Sam got to hang out with us after work and have a good time. I am grateful for Zoe being willing to get up early and take Sam to work and get my medication.
December 21, 2014
this morning I am so grateful for my wife whose reiki treatment yesterday helped me sleep better than i had in months. I am grateful for the love and support of my friend heather. I am grateful for the stone i passed this morning. I am grateful for Sam who picked a few things up for me for today. I am grateful for all that I have and all that is yet to come in my life.
December 20, 2014
Today I am grateful to have gotten a full nights sleep which I have not gotten in days. I am grateful for my wife who loves me even when I am crazed and exhausted. I am grateful for the slowly reducing pile of work on my desk. I am grateful my friend Katharine may have finally found a home. I am grateful for the angel my friend Barb gave me to bring with us when I have surgery.
December 19, 2014
this morning I am grateful for the gift of love from my friend Barb last night. I am grateful for the powerful oneness blessing we had last night. I am grateful for Zoe's love and support as I strive to make it through grading frenzy. I am grateful for every moment that I am pain free and pushing through. I am grateful for the papers I have gotten graded and those that I will push my way through today.
December 18, 2014
This morning I am grateful to have slept through the night for the first time in months. I am grateful for my wife who consistently supports me in every aspect of my life. I am grateful for friends who understand my need to make my health a priority right now. I am grateful for the positive and loving energy which is flowing into my life. I am grateful for all I have accomplished grading wise and that this will all be over tomorrow at 4
December 17, 2014
Today I am grateful for the day I had with my niece yesterday. I am grateful for my wife's love and support this morning when I did not feel well. I am grateful for all I have accomplished and all that I will accomplish today. I am grateful for making my health a priority. I am grateful for the body's ability to heal itself.
December 16, 2014
This morning I am so grateful that my niece arrived here safely. I am grateful for the fun time we had with Ursula last night. I am grateful for all the grading I got done yesterday. I am grateful for my warm sweater dress, wish they had more in my size. I am grateful for all that I have been blessed with in terms of time, talents, and resources.
December 15, 2014
This morning I am grateful my niece is able to make a short visit on her way back home. I am grateful for Zoe being willing to run errands yesterday. I am grateful that the grading for one of my classes is done and my winter class is prepped. I am grateful to have had a relatively pain free night which helped me sleep better last night. I am grateful for the call from my friend Rodney who just wanted to let me know he is praying for me.
December 14, 2014
this morning I am grateful for our qigong group yesterday morning. I am grateful we had time to just hang out with Sam and Mary as a couple, our first time to do that. I am grateful for Zoe's unconditional love and support. I am grateful for my emerging friendship with Michelle. I am grateful for all the grading I got done yesterday.
December 13, 2014
this morning I am grateful to have gotten 90% of my winter course done. I just have to do announcements, calendar and make two 15 minute videos and then i can do the rest after the fall grades are in. I am grateful for my wife who supports me when I am tired and reminds me to be gentle, patient, and kind with myself. i am grateful to finally have my surgery scheduled (whoo hoo). I am grateful that my niece will be coming here for another visit. I am grateful for Sam bartering with me for unsweetened cranberry juice.
December 12, 2014
Today I am grateful for my warm new nightwear and my new sweater dress. I forgot how much I love sweater dresses. I am grateful for the awesome time we had at the stone and crystal party last night. I am grateful for Zoe's help with chores yesterday in preparation for party. I am grateful for the chance to spend a little time with Heather again yesterday. I am grateful for the progress I have made on my winter course.
December 11, 2014
Today I am grateful for Sam for snowblowing the driveway and ramp. I am grateful to have gotten all my cooking done while I had energy yesterday. I am grateful for the time to work on my winter course and get some more grading done. I am grateful for getting some sleep last night. I am grateful for the ability to now monitor my blood pressure and sugar at home.
December 10, 2014
I am grateful I was able to get some restful sleep last night. I am grateful for Zoe helping me fall asleep yesterday. I am grateful to have some energy this morning and hope to get as much done as possible today. I am grateful for the appliances we have which allow us to do everything in the house. I am grateful each time the Gates library calls Zoe in to work.
December 9, 2014
this morning I am once again grateful for my wife who reminds me daily that her love for me is unconditional. Oh how blessed I am. I am grateful for the "date" we had last night watching a movie together - the red tent. I am grateful for having gotten some sleep last night and having woken up without pain this morning. I am grateful for Zoe getting so many calls into work as it makes her so happy. I am grateful for having made the choice to not use the new system for my winter class and giving myself more time to do the training.
December 8, 2014
This morning I am grateful for learning how to be patient with my ever changing abilities and body. I am grateful for the healthier choices Zoe and I made in our eating yesterday. I am grateful Zoe had a chance to watch her movie. I am grateful for our love and inspiration group. I am grateful for the visit with Max and Kerry. I am grateful for the gifts I have been given and the peace that fills my heart.
December 7, 2014
this morning I am so grateful for the awesome time we had with Woody and Laura last night. I am grateful for the ability to play and be silly with my wife. I am grateful for the awesome dinner we had and the healthier food choices we are making. I am grateful for all the grading I got done and the end of semester notes from my students. I am grateful for the refreshing feeling of my morning shower.
December 6, 2014
this morning I am grateful for the reminder from my past to just do one thing at a time. I am grateful for being able to talk to my wife about anything. I am grateful for the clearance to have my surgery that I got from Dr Odirisi. I am grateful for the love and support of friends and family. I am grateful for the choice to eat 5 cups of fruits and vegetables yesterday.