May 24, 2016

today i am grateful for the openings in my understanding that happened yesterday. I am grateful for the oranges which brought me sweetness and whose juice was so refreshing. I am grateful for the olive oil I use to make salad dressings for Zoe and all who contributed to it coming to me. I am grateful for the days I treat myself to olives. I am grateful for old friends who hear what is underneath what i am saying

May 23, 2016

Today I am grateful for the neatness on my desk. I am grateful for the nourishment and love that come from friends and loved ones. i am grateful for the nostalgic images friends post which bring back memories. I am grateful for the numbness in my leg as it reminds me how my life is dependent on faith in the Divine.  i am grateful for the nameless people known as anonymous who have offered me words of wisdom

May 22, 2016

This morning I am grateful for each minute I am alive. i am grateful for the smell of freshly mowed grass. I am grateful for the messes in my life and the lessons I have learned from them. I am grateful for the meaningful conversations I have had with people this weekend. I am grateful for the time i take to meditate and the mantras that bring me peace

May 21, 2016

This morning I am grateful for the love and friendship I have with my friend Eileen Hooper McConville who is helping me raise funds for my wheelchair.  I am grateful for light bulbs that enable me to see. I am grateful for the liquids which keep my body hydrated. I am grateful for the love which flows in and through my life. i am grateful for the leaves on the trees which remind me that spring is here

May 20, 2016

Today I am grateful for the kindness of others. I am grateful for kids who make me laugh and smile with their jubilence and joy. I am grateful for the lessons I have learned from kangaroos and how they nurture their babies. I am grateful for the taste of kiwi that remind me of summer. I am grateful for keys which I never truly appreciate until I do not have them.  I am grateful for my knees and how they have supported me for the last almost 60 years even when I did not take care of them

May 19, 2016

Today I am grateful for the joy in my heart. I am grateful for the jewelry i have and the memories that are embedded and surround it. I am grateful for having learned how to move from jealousy towards to joy for in my relationships. I am grateful for the memories that are stored in my journal. I am grateful for the blessing of having been adopted by my parents so many years ago and what it means to me to be a jacobson today.

May 18, 2016

Today I am grateful for the inspiration that the Universe places in my heart. I am grateful for the icy cold treats that Alan bought last night. I am grateful for my independence that allows me to create ways of being in this world. I am grateful for the icemaker in my refrigerator which keeps my drinks cold. I am grateful for my individuality.

May 17, 2016

Today I am grateful for the gift of being grateful. I am grateful for the generosity of others and the fits from their hearts. I am grateful for the greetings of peace, love, and kindness I have gotten from others. I am grateful for the good things I am doing for myself each day. I am grateful for the grey skies which remind me that there is brightness coming.

May 16, 2016

Today I am grateful for the happiness in my life and the things which are happening which contribute to my happiness and joy. I am grateful for the haircut I gave myself this weekend and to be back to having my hair the way I am most comfortable with it at this stage in my life. I am grateful for the hamburgers and hot dogs, which while not the healthiest of foods, are easy for me to make during grading frenzy week. i am grateful for the hugs i got this weekend and the love behind them. I am grateful for the healing which is happening in my life and the lives of those I love. 

May 15, 2016

Today I am grateful for the gift of being grateful as I realize each day how many people have not learned to give thanks for the gifts in their lives. I am grateful for the goodness I experience in my life through the actions and words of others. I am grateful for the generosity of others who have offered to help me raise funds for my new wheelchair. I am grateful for the grace over my friend Claude that he and his apartment were protected during the fire in his building yesterday. I am grateful for the glorious day I am going to have today even though at the moment the skys are gray.

May 14, 2016

Today I am grateful for the fresh smell of clean laundry. i am grateful for the freedom that my wheelchair gives me. I am grateful for the reminders about the fragility of life . I am grateful for the fire fighters who are there to serve in all circumstances. I am grateful for the power of forgiveness and the healing it brings. I am grateful for all the grading I will get done by next Friday.

May 13, 2016

Today I am grateful for the egg substitutes which allow me to have a hearty breakfast and stay healthy. I am grateful for the positive energy that flows in and through my life. I am grateful for the elephants which surround me and remind me that obstacles are being removed clearing the path for the future. I am grateful for the endings in my life which are making room for new beginnings. I am grateful for the environment in which i live, work and play.

May 12, 2016

Today I am grateful for the desire to radiate love into the world. I am grateful for the dandelions which bring color into a yard even though they are considered weeds. I am grateful for the deadlines before me as they keep me motivated. I am grateful for the darkness as it reminds me to rest and sleep. I am grateful for debit cards that allow me to pay for things online.

May 11, 2016

This morning I am grateful for the creativity which surrounds me. I am grateful for my cats, Dr Wally and Mr Mittens. I am grateful for the cleansing power of morning showers. I am grateful for the coolness of the morning dew. I am grateful for the compassion of others. 

May 10, 2016

Today I am grateful for the boxes of goodies for me that arrived yesterday. I am grateful for the delivery companies that move goodies and awesome from one location to another. I am grateful for the plants that Kelleigh and Alan planted in the garden yesterday. I am grateful for the first garden volunteer to help with weeding yesterday. I am grateful for all that I got done and all the problems I solved even if I did not accomplish other things.

May 9, 2016

Today I am grateful for the air i breathe. I am grateful for the accidents I was not in. I am grateful for the sweet juice of apples. I am grateful for the aspiration that lives within me. I am grateful for the smell of applewood bacon as it bakes in the oven

May 8, 2016

 

today I intend to take time to celebrate my mother's influence in my life  I am grateful for the conversation Claude and I had this morning and the idea of doing something new next week. I am grateful for the conversation I had with Pam Ervin last night about her party. I am grateful for the new team members joining our team. I am grateful for Zoe thinking about me while she was at the store.

May 7, 2016

somehow I forgot to write in my journal yesterday. so i am going to try to remember what i had intended to write yesterday. I am grateful for the surprise gift from my friend Venetia. I am grateful for the reminder of what kindness feels like. I am grateful for the clarity of mind I find as I move through the layers of my own stuff. I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service one more time. I am grateful for our furbabies and they joy they bring to our live

May 6, 2016

Today I am grateful that Tracy got her bank account set up. I am grateful for her doing a practice party with MaryAnna. I am grateful for time with Stephen yesterday. I am grateful for all I got done and for the first three parties of my month closing out this weekend. I am grateful for all the work I am going to get done today

May 5, 2016

I am grateful for a good nights sleep. I am grateful for the choice to do more walking today. I am grateful for the new energy Tracy brings to the team. I am grateful for the three parties I am closing out this weekend. I am grateful for remembering to get up at 6 am on Saturday morning for a meeting