Thankful Thursday | I do like green
This week, I am thankful:
for the green that is all around us
I do not appreciate summer air, as you well know, but I am trying to remember to look at and appreciate all the green that is here right now.
that I worked on the most miserably hot day this week
We've had some decidedly July-like weather this week, and luckily, I worked a 12-hour shift on the hottest day.
Since I work in a climate-controlled environment, I don't mind being at work when it's miserable outside. It's not like I'm missing anything out there!
I'd rather be off on a beautiful, low-humidity day.
that I got to be a runner at work
Our systems were down, which meant everything needed to be done manually, including prescription verification, med pickups, lab drop-offs, and result pick-ups.
So, instead of taking care of a patient group (and having to do paper documentation), I just got to be a go-fer.
And I considered that a blessing!
However, my feet were very tired by the end of the day. It was so much walking!
for the joy of seeing a patient progress
Sometimes a patient I take care of could be on our unit for a while, and when that's the case, I try to pop in on a future shift and say hi, even if I'm not assigned to the patient.
Not everyone improves drastically, of course, but sometimes the difference is night and day, and it's fun to see a smile emerge once someone is feeling better.
that I have a symphony ticket
I honestly have not had the schedule space to try to go for a while now. But I looked at my upcoming work schedule and realized there's a date I could make in October. Yay!
I might also be able to make it to one in September because I do have one Friday off this month.
that some nice weather is coming
I spy a lot of days in the 7-day forecast that say things like "Sunny with low humidity" or "Sunny and pleasant". And this is making me feel hopeful!
Maybe I will get to open some windows. 🙂
(Which Chiquita would appreciate for sure.)
Yay for the symphony!
Thankfuls:
1. I perhaps unfrugally bought a blanket and a bowl with autumn leaves on them last week and am enjoying sitting with the blanket while it rains outside. There's been a real drop in temperature!
2. I had a couple of crummy runs last week but went on one where I was able to run for an hour! That's the longest I've ever run without stopping.
3. I cleaned out the shower drain and mopped the floor. Those weren't exactly fun tasks but I'm thankful to cross them off my list, especially the drain!
4. I had a fun evening at my book group.
5. I sent some writing I've been working on to a friend and he gave me such thoughtful and constructive feedback. It was very motivating and meant a lot in general 🙂
I have been going through a pretty rough patch and won't bore people with the details other than I'm leaving my church. I'm not leaving my faith but I don't feel I'm able to serve God well where I'm at. It's rough when you live in a spiritual desert that is New England but if I have to drive an hour to attend a church, so be it.
Thankful that my wife and daughter are doing well. My daughter is back in school and has made a new friend. If only it was that easy for an adult man to do that. 😛
Thankful that I have some things to look forward to like comedy shows and a concert in the next few months.
For our family trip in the future.
Also the Godzilla/Hello Kitty toys from McDonald's are nice.
Aww, that's always a hard decision to make. I hope you find a place that is a good fit for you and your family.
I agree that making friends as an adult can be challenging! I hope you make some meaningful connections, especially in the midst of stepping away from your existing church community (I did something similar years ago, and it was harder than I originally expected, but worth it). Glad your family is doing well & you have some events to look forward to!
It's honestly something that I never wanted to do and I have worked and prayed talked endlessly on if I'm being selfish or self centered but the fact is, I can nitpick on minor things (e.g. they sing one of the same five contemporary "hymns" every week) but I can't overlook some more serious issues.
DH and I went through the same adventure a few months ago. I'm so thankful we found a new church, I'm making new friends and we like our pastor. Sunday we found out our former pastor has resigned and the handful of folk still there are embarking on the call process to replace him.
SO thankful we got away before more drama and are happily settled.
God's peace and blessings as you navigate the new path🤗
This is going to be a stretch for me today, because I'm sick. I most likely have COVID or flu. I have asked my grandson to pick up tests for me, but he sleeps late, so I don't know when he'll read my text. Everyone else is working.
I am thankful, however, that my son reinstalled one of my AC units last night. I am hanging out by it now, so much more comfortable than I was yesterday.
I am thankful, weirdly, that I figured out I was sick, because I woke up at 4:30 am thinking I was falling apart.
I am thankful that I have family nearby to help.
I am thankful that it's September, and this summer from hell (weather -wise) has to end eventually.
I am thankful that I have a comfortable home in which to be sick, and that I'm retired and don't have to think about going to work.
Sorry to be such a downer, but these are truly the things I'm thankful for today, and I don't want to pretend otherwise!
Sending you a hug! I hope your recovery goes quickly and that you are back to your normal self soon.
It's miserable being sick! I hope you feel better soon.
Ah, I am glad that you are carving out some time just for you!
I have a museum visit planned, on the same date that youngest plans to go there as well. It was such a nice surprise to discover we both booked tickets for the same event!
My main thankful is that my sibling, who has been living in assisted living for several years now due to chronic mental challenges, has improved sufficiently to move to a home with more age-compatible residents and more personal space. A considerable improvement that we had all been hoping for. We keep our fingers crossed for continued stability.
-thankful that our sweet dog is ok after being really sick (emergency vet visit was not frugal, but very helpful).
-thankful that our septic drain pipes are no longer backed up. (service visit was not frugal, but very helpful).
-thankful that my work and class schedules this year feel significantly more manageable than last year.
-thankful for the health and strength to play an all day volleyball tournament and weekly league matches. Trying to stay young & keep moving!
-thankful that both of our college kidults seem to be doing well and text/call occasionally.
Whenever I have had to call a septic company for service, it has not been cheap. But I have always been grateful to have things fixed; septic issues are no joke!