I am making up a "gratitude list" as my life caretaking and in general is rather hard at this point. I am wanting to know what you are grateful for?
I am grateful that I have a warm house this year. My house last year was not warm when it was extremely cold as it was 170 years old! I am warm this year..yeahhh
I'm thankful for ,at age 54, I still can enjoy the company of both of my parents...Even with its challenges...they're here, n I'm so thankful that I am close by to care for them..
I'm thankful for 3 extraordinary young people, that I am privileged to be their mother. They have taught me patience, n humility, along with so many other beautiful things...Gifts from God...
I'm thankful for the last 30 years that I have spent with the most wonderful man, who has loved me, respected me, honored me, each n every day...we are one in the same....there is no deeper love that I know, than the love I have for my husband..
I'm thankful for my beautiful dog, Lily. She's been, not only my best friend, but my comfort in times of despair n great sadness...she's my 4 legged angel..
I'm so thankful for finding my new AC family. I have made beautiful friendships all over the country n beyond...there are treasures, here, at the click of the mouse....
I'm extremely thankful for my dear friend, Ladee....there are not enough words to express my feelings for her, but, hopefully, she knows how much she is loved. You are my sista from another mother!!!...LYL
N to you, Elderly..for giving me n others the opportunity to stop all the responsibilities of my day, n focus on what is really important...to be thankful.....I am a very blessed woman, no matter what trials or challenges I may face on any given day...Thanku for helping to remind me that my life is so very blessed....
Happy New Year!
All these things, trials, good and bad, challenges, ups and downs... I am thankful. It helped me grow up and build my resilience and character. I praise God and say my prayers for everyone of us in this same boat. Thanks to 2012! Happy new year everyone. Welcome 2013! Just so thankful to my agingcare.com family. I don't know how I will manage my own caregiving issues if not for the useful and candid advice her. Thanks everyone! Hope we all get good sleep this holiday season.
I am grateful Marie is no longer suffering,,, tho I miss her a lot...
I am grateful for my friends here on AC, just could not do it without all of you...
Merry Christmas everyone....
For my friends who have now become my family.
My pets.
My wonderful roomate who has been my cheerleader and sounding board.
And all of you offering encouragement continually.
Great thread! Merry Christmas to all!
elsderly - glad u have a warm house - necessary!!!
jessie - glad your bunnies are well - pets are so important to us
Could it ne me -congrats to your daughter - Great accomplishment
tess - good to have that stress of the ex gone
msdaisy - sleep is great
I too am glad for the support from members of this forum - invaluable - merry Christmas and blessings to all - Joan
This is my first Christmas without my precious Mum, and I had cancelled it until I read this thread. It really made me think!
So - I am thankful that.............
My Mum is at peace - she struggled so badly with the death of her first born daughter to breast cancer in 2005 at this time of year, and never got over our loss.
I have a wonderful Border Collie dog, who is my companion and best friend. His (OTT) joy and enthusiasm for life has made me want to carry on, where I saw no reason to.
I have two amazing sisters, who love me - warts and all! - what more could I ask?
I am alive and reasonably healthy and I have a good job which enables me to support myself and Finn (sheepdog-in-training).
I am free (of my ex-husband) and the miseries of sad and very unhappy marriage.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to all - Tess x
2nd thing:(am I allowed?) I am grateful for is that my daughter has graduated with her Masters in special education. She has worked in mental health for 14 years now and works as assistant director of Children's Services. So proud of her too.
I am thankful (3rd thing)= For all the threads and extremely special people moving the threads on to give us so many individual insights and care. Thanks from my heart.
Merry Christmas