Thankful Thursday | a negative test for Lisey
New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these tough times; a (frugal and free) exercise to help us hunt for the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic.
This week, I am thankful:
that Lisey's Covid-19 test was negative
A co-worker got the virus, so Lisey went to get tested.
Happily, her test was negative, and it's been a week and a half with she worked with him, which means she can go to work later this week.
that we found a non-dairy sour cream Sonia likes
I saw a tofu sour cream at the store, and we tried making onion dip with it (you know, the sort that involves a packet of soup mix).
Sonia has always loved that dip, so it has been a seriously sad thing for her not to be able to have it anymore.
But now, she can. Yay! I'm so happy about this.
that my (routine) mammogram was clear
And I am also thankful that I don't have to do that again for another year!
Mammograms are not a thing I look forward to doing.
that we have had some lovely sunny winter days this week
It's been pretty cold when I go for a walk in the morning (below freezing), but it's been sunny.
And that has made all the difference!
In fact, I kind of like the chilly morning air, the crunchy ground, and the frost and ice.
I just don't like winter darkness or the persistent cloudy days we often get in the winter.
As long as it's sunny out, I'm very at-peace with the chilliness.
for hot showers
I was thinking this week about how hot showers are really a fairly modern luxury. I am extremely grateful I live in a time where hot showers are a thing.
for the feeling of laying down on a fresh pillow
You know that feeling when you first get into bed and your head sinks down into your pillow? So good.
In fact, sometimes I sit back up, fluff up the pillow, and lay back down again, just for the experience. And sometimes I do this several times.
NO THIS IS NOT WEIRD WHY DO YOU ASK.
for friends I can text with
Of course, I am seriously looking forward to a time when I can SEE my friends in person.
But in the meantime, I am thankful for the ability to text.
that Lisey has been having fun working on her car
She has a little Toyota Corolla, and she has, of her own initiative, been doing maintenance work on it, just for fun and to practice her automotive skills.
She really, truly enjoys doing this, which is impressive to me. I'm not the girliest girl in the world, but work involving stinky automotive fluids does not appeal to me.
Anyway, I'm thankful she's found something she really enjoys doing that is also super practical.
that I'm going to take a class with Sonia
She needs a science credit, and I need multiple biology credits before I can apply to a nursing program, so she and I are going to do that together this semester, online.
I think this will be a fun challenge for me, being a student along with Sonia.
Hopefully I still remember how to learn things!
for how appreciative Zoe is
I was thinking this morning about how often Zoe says thank you when I do things for her, even things that are regular responsibilities for me (like helping her with her geometry).
Helping her with math isn't exactly going above and beyond for me (I'm a homeschooling mom, after all!) but it's nice that she says thank you anyway.
Texas is right next to New Mexico, you know . . .
Thankful right now for the furnace, that kicks on automatically at night so our house isn't 45 degrees when we get up. But also for the woodstove, that we run all day so it gets to 70 degrees during the day without having to run the furnace and pay for the propane to get there.
For 62 degrees yesterday, which meant my kids were out all day after they were done with their online schooling.
For the wonderful sunrises over the range out my window. And the fact that there's an east-facing window in the living room so I can see that ethereal golden-orange light filtering in first thing.
For avocados and grape tomatoes and lettuce. Due to their perishability, they are limited to the time immediately following a rare trip to a store for me, which makes me even more thankful for them when I do have them. I am very much looking forward to my taco salad later today.
And I mean, they are both such small states, we couldn't possibly be too far from each other if I land in Texas.
62 degrees in January sounds like a perfect day!
Depends where in Texas. I'm not far from west Texas.
Today I am thankful that my annual trip to the ophthalmologist went very well indeed. My daughter and my son-in-law cheerfully transported me to and form the bus station. Then they cooked dinner for me. I felt so blessed.
My granddaughter helped me choose some quilt material today and that was just a beautiful experience.
Our cleaner cleaned the from porch and what a difference it has made.
Aww, what a good daughter and son-in-law you have.
For peace that passes understanding.
For the promise of a spring coming and all the joy that comes with dreaming and planning all of the wonderful veggies and flowers I will plant. I am actually looking forward to putting out mulch and that is saying a lot since the same task last spring resulted in a great deal of back pain for days after we put it out last year.
For being the last person on earth to have discovered Downton Abbey which has given me something to watch to distract myself and this is a welcome blessing right now.
For lovely hand lotions and creams given at Christmas that are so soothing to dry hands and feet as we go through the winter.
For a well stocked pantry & freezer; worship music; well loved scriptures; hot coffee; brisk walks; my son and all the joy that comes with a 5 year old; sunlight and beautiful sunsets that I can see out of my kitchen window every evening as I prepare dinner and clean up afterward.
DOWNTON ABBEY!! I still miss it
1. Sunshine shining brightly through my window.
2. Starting to sleep a little better. I was really disturbed about the political events of last week. Last two might have been better.
3. For a mild winter so far in SW MI. SNOW CAN GO! we have had minimal snow so far
4. That my family is still following strict Covid rules to keep my dad safe.
5. Cozy blankets! I love blankets everywhere in winter.
Stephanie, I miss our west Michigan snow! Maybe it will snow on me and stay dry by you ...
Warmer, and mostly sunny days, at least for now. I know winter is far from over but every day we are closer to spring. The additional light each day has really registered in my brain this week and it has been a big help for my mood.
That people are being vaccinated, and are scheduled to be vaccinated soon, against Covid-19. Several people I know are in those categories, family members, neighbors, doctors, and other health professionals.
That my niece has a three month old that we get frequent pictures and occasional videos of. We can't wait to meet her but for now we're still getting a taste.
That I am learning to let go of nit-picky things because of Covid. Produce I have been receiving has not been the best but it is not the end of the world.
That "lost mail" seems to be more buried mail. Yes I received a credit card bill for payment that was due four days before it was delivered but I knew it was due and looked up the bill online and paid it. Yes, I am still getting Christmas cards that were postmarked before Christmas but they are dribbling in and it has extended the holiday.
That my husband tweaked his WFH routine and it seems to be making his job more enjoyable.
For having our daughter live in our neighborhood. We don't spend much time with her, because of Covid, but we do help each other out and have short masked visits.
That I am headed to a Zoom gathering. Since I'm not the host I can be late.
For this exercise. I was reminded of it the other day when I listened to a Happiness lab podcast:
https://www.happinesslab.fm/season-2-episodes/episode-2-pj-and-alex-love-to-gripe
Yes the same here. I appreciate my foot long bananas (I kid you not! But unit price of 23 cents each so actually good value here in Canada) and my $8.00 plus red cabbage that lasted us four meals. But unlike your situation, my produce is excellent and actually fresher than I could buy in person at our stores.
Thankful that: a work reorganization went very favorably for my husband; winter so far is not awful and we've not had freezing rain or ice; my nine-month review at work was done early and was quite favorable, meaning they intend to keep me; the year of no silly spending is going well; and, most importantly, our son and I have had only very mild effects of having COVID-19 and have felt mostly okay.
I knew it was Thankful Thursday and I was thinking, what am I thankful for that is different from last week. Well after reading your list, here is mine.
Thankful that family members are receiving their vaccines. Hopefully before my July vacation, I will have been vaccinated too. I really need to see my family! Technology is fine to talk and see family, but hugs and actually being in the same area/room is way better.
Thankful that I have planned all my meals with all the ingredients I have on hand for my pantRy challenge (LOL). I've found things in my freezer that I forgot were there. I did an inventory of my canned goods too, and it appears we will be eating a lot of beans in the next 2 weeks!
Thankful to still be working. I know that there are a lot of people still looking for jobs and money is tight and are really struggling. Prayers that relief comes soon to them.
Thankful that it is cool in South Florida so that I can open the windows and turn the A/C off. This saves so much in electric. And being that it is sunny, it assists with the solar panels.
Thankful that my husband got to relax last week on his vacation. And I did my hardest not to pressure him into doing too much work around here.
Thankfulness is something that I always have to work toward, so this is a great exercise for me.
1. I am thankful that our normal routines haven't been too affected by COVID. My children still attend school full time in person and I go to work every day. We do what we need to do to keep ourselves healthy since we all are out and about.
2. I am thankful that my husband was supportive about me applying to a new position recently. this would not replace my full time job but be a side hustle if I get the job.
That we are supposed to get more snow tomorrow. I love snow and we moved to the NC mountains last year for it. We got four snows last year - maybe 2" each time. This year? My first White Christmas of 6" and 9" last Friday. Our walkway is still snow and ice covered , but hey, you can't spend as much money if you don't go out!
Dd's husband - I don't use the word in-laws - is recovering nicely from knee surgery. A few weeks of PT and he can go back to work. Also thankful that he is being paid full pay through this recovery.
We are isolating to hide from COVID as dh has several factors that would make it dangerous for him. So far, so good and I'm happy doing it.
Our youngest son had been home from college since Thanksgiving and said there hasn't been a day that he's been that he hasn't been happy. That makes a mama very happy when she worries about him being bored. Our oldest son lives off campus and left last week. He knows his limits!
This is a big one. As of today, my father is moved in with us. The moving truck just left. Sure, there is excess furniture and boxes and bags and other things all over the place. Sure, we are having to rearrange everything and space is tighter. But, oh, it has been terrible for me to think of my father all alone in his house! And he has multiple medical issues, so now I can see him and know he is okay (or not okay). . . and he is not alone. I am so thankful he is here.
I am thankful my children are being so helpful to their grandfather-- putting his clothes away in new places, putting his computer together, putting his bed frame together, hauling and carrying, and so on.
I am thankful my husband doesn't have a problem with any of this; he's been so helpful and supportive.
You know when you have to make a huge mess to make things cleaner or more organized? This moving thing has been that. But now we are on the other side of that mountain of work, the side where everything we do lends to order instead of chaos. That feels really good.
Sunshine. Pretty view. Bacon for breakfast.
Oh, I'm so glad that you guys have got him moved in with you now. I know it's been a long road!
I am thankful that I still have more things to be thankful for than not.
I am thankful for
-homeschooling my boys
-my Grandmother
-the sunshine that has appeared the last few days
1. Making the bread into garlic toast. 2. Roasted veggies in oven so they didn't rot. Froze for future veggie lasagna or soups 3. Resting up after emotionally stressful last week...the national scene.
I am thankful:
1. That my almost-three-year-old is experiencing an explosion of speech development. She has a mild expressive speech delay, but in the last few months her speech has skyrocketed to the point that she's almost within normal range for her age. She still needs some intervention, but obviously she's catching up on her own. Big relief for me.
2. That my 8.5 year old daughter still knows how to be a little girl. Kids just grow up way too fast these days IMO, and it's so sweet that she still loves to play pretending games with her little sisters. I can also see her maturing in areas as well (more responsible, more empathetic, good at making conversation, etc.), but I love that she's still very much a little kid playing dolls, playing house, and the like.
3. That my motivation to lose weight has returned. I was making decent progress getting rid of my remaining baby pounds, but my motivation disappeared for a while and I was afraid it was gone for good. But it's back. Yay!
4. That my mom is going to watch the kids so my husband and I can take a day to celebrate our 13th anniversary. Once you hit four kids it's not easy to find someone willing to watch all of them together. So I'm thankful she's up to it!
5. That my 3 month old baby is finally pushing up onto his arms when he lays on his tummy. I know milestones aren't everything, but they do bring some peace of mind.
6. For a husband who is understanding of any struggles I may have. I've had a particularly challenging time this school year trying to homeschool my two oldest kids with a two year old and a baby in the mix (Kristen, kudos to you for homeschooling all these years!). My husband is always willing to listen to my difficulties (or venting!) and he's great at helping me troubleshoot and find solutions.
Aww, I love that your husband is being so supportive during these hard times. Yay!
Hang in there, it does get easier. Eventually. As a mother of 7 (who also homeschools), I totally get it. . . and I'm so happy that you have somebody to watch your children. It makes those special times away so much more special. I promise, it gets easier.
Thank you for that 🙂
Today I am thankful for:
1. My husband and I both working at jobs we like, that pay well. 9 years ago he was out of work and I was at a job I hated.
2. Our daughter is healthy. My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy and is now stable on her medication.
3. Our son is doing well at college and has adapted well to an online schedule.
4. Our treadmill - more importantly the TV in front of the treadmill that unknowingly encourages me to keep going. Thank you Samsung - haha! I hate walking outside when its cold or hot, so the treadmill is perfect for me.
5. The public library ebooks. I'm able to download books whenever I want for free.
I’m thankful for my therapist (newly acquired in pandemic life). This week he acknowledged that the increased stress of daily life has put me in survival mode, and to admit that reality everyday and adjust expectations accordingly. This felt weirdly freeing and I feel far kinder in my self talk admitting where I actually am, verses where I should be.
Thankful for being able to afford new glasses for my son ... for the PBS show All Creatures Great and Small which I highly recommend to everyone ... for my kids returning to their hybrid schedule again instead of remote school ... for sunshine today .... and I'm still grateful for the furniture we got last year. It's so nice to have comfortable seating in our living room and I don't take it for granted.
Kristen, are you still loving your new window?
They are making another season of it, as the response in Britain was exceptionally good and even among the highly desired young people demographic. Truly something for the entire family to watch together. Also, my friend read an article that said they film it in the author's real life house. His kids are still alive, the girl a vet and the son and M.D., and were consulted in the making of the series.
Something to look forward to next winter! Thanks for the info.
Fresh sheets and a plump pillow are things I am frequently grateful for. It's great that Lisey came up negative, too! And I'm also happy for sunshine, because...
1. Here in Northwest Florida we finally have sun after five days of gray skies. Solidly gray days for that long are unusual- we normally see sun on a pretty regular basis in the winter.
2. I am thankful that I found a like-new ice scraper for 25 cents, especially as I scraped the ice off of my windshield this morning.
3. I am thankful that my Sunday School class is using one of my favorite books from one of my favorite authors: "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis! Also nice is that I already own the book.
4. I am grateful for my Sailor fountain pen that I bought, um, 10 years ago, maybe longer. There is something so pleasurable in writing with it.
5. I am thankful that we've never, in our 41 years of having at least one cat at all times, had a cat that stole food from, or jumped on, the counters or dining table. We've spent almost no time training them about it. They just don't/didn't do it, and we don't know why, but we're glad.
Today I'm thankful for:
1. Our daughter, who is a physical therapist, receiving her first dose of the Covid vaccine this week
2. My yearly exam at the doctor went fine
3. Our son is about to start his final semester of undergraduate
4. Zoom happy hour with my girlfriends tonight. Before Covid we had dinner once a month so I really miss seeing them.
5. The sun is shining brightly after a few gray days
Would you mind sharing what brand of non-dairy sour cream it is? I've tried one brand and didn't like the texture much, but I really miss sour cream!
I'm thankful:
That my husband is feeling much better after a long illness;
That my insurance quickly approved an MRI for me (now to wait until the doctor's office actually sends the order to the hospital so they can schedule, ugh);
That we have been homeschooling since long before the pandemic, so our schedule hasn't changed at all;
That we have a newly installed furnace that keeps our house warm and cozy (I heard a polar vortex is coming!)
For Celestial Seasonings Bengal Spice tea--the best herbal chai EVER and it tastes sweet without adding any sugar! I have been missing chai so much, because of avoiding sugar, and this is just perfect. I brew a cup, steep four minutes, discard the bag and add a little soymilk. Two of my kids tried it and one said "that tastes like dessert!"
Totally with you on the Bengal Spice Tea! I just discovered it and it's such a treat on a cold day!
Yes! My girls love that tea.
Yes, this one is Tofutti. It seems like it's widely available, so hopefully you can find it in your area.
Thank you! We used to buy Tofutti back when we were vegan (a looong time ago), and I remember liking it. I'll look for it. The one I tried was Simple Truth, and it tasted okay but was very runny.
Mayo is also a good df base. I make onion dip with half Hellmann’s, half coconut based yogurt and then add onion soup mix.
I'm thankful for hot showers too. I took a cold one recently and it wasn't as much fun. Having running water is a luxury, even if it's cold, I try to remind myself.
Thankful for shorter workdays for my husband right now. We are back home after a 2+ month trip for medical stuff, and getting back into the swing of things has been more challenging than I had hoped. Having another adult helps a lot
Thankful for our small home. It has kept us diligent to get rid of stuff that we would've held on to in a larger house. I don't like having tons of stuff, and this smaller house keeps me disciplined to live with what we need and will realisitically use, which I am sure is still far more than what we need, if that makes sense.
Thankful to come home to a warm winter after spending time in a typical northeast winter with bone chilling cold. We'll get some of that here, but it's mixed in with 50-60 degree days, and I'm okay with that.
I'm thankful today for life itself. It's been a rough season, and I know several who have lost their lives to a variety of causes over the last several weeks. Life is a beautiful gift, even with it's hard days.
Today I feel thankful that:
*My college kid is back safely in his apartment in his college town and getting settled in for the semester
*That we had the funds to fix a repair on the college kid's car and it wasn't exorbitant and time-consuming
*That I am getting the opportunity to learn a new thing at work which will positively impact my future employment. And altho it involves study and getting registered and all that, my employer is paying for my training.
*That we will have a sunny weekend and Hubby and I have plans to go to a new winery and I will write about it for the blog I write for (https://txwinelover.com)
*That it is Thursday and I am staying on top of all the things I have to do during the week and said weekend is almost HERE!
I'm thankful for Michigan's awesome interlibrary loan system that allows me to borrow almost any book, audiobook, or movie that I want.
I'm thankful that we've actually seen the sun on a few occasions in the last week. On Sunday I got to take a nice long walk by myself in the sunshine while the rest of the house napped. It was glorious.
I'm thankful that my littlest two kids (that I almost always have to take with me) usually do really well in the store. This morning we made stops at 3 stores and they were patient and well-behaved.
I'm thankful for a book recommendation that my sister-in-law made to me. It was a gift that when I said "I don't really know a lot about this topic" she was able to point me to a book that has been incredibly helpful. It's also a bonus that I'm going to be able to finish a nonfiction book without having to renew it! Whoo hoo!
Above all, I happy that one year after Covid "sneaked in on" us in Europe, I have not lost any of my family or friends to it.
Also on a more mundane level I am grateful for working central heating. We will have frost this weekend!
Take care all!
My puppy ate the foam out of my slippers. Thankfully the following morning he threw it all up. I "hope" he out grows eating weird things soon. We try to be very careful with what is on the floor and keeping an eye on what he is up to. He will be 2 soon.
We have seen the sun 2 days this week. So glad it certainly is a mood enhancer.
Discovered my health insurance offers even more free classes that are on demand. Got a couple more to try out. There were 1200 in my last webinar.
That I was able to make an appointment with a specialist due to my health insurance I don't need a referral. It has been since Dec 28 waiting for one of my doctors to make the appointment. Health care is in slow motion right now, I completely understand and my appointment is still 2 months out.
On my 11th day of doing morning meditation. I do have to say it has made a world of difference in how my day goes. I'm still on the free trail so once it is over I have another I want to try out.
There are great free meditations on YouTube, when your free trials are over, check them out. Some of my favorites are by the Honest Guys, but there are just SO many, I'm sure you can find some you'll love. I feel so much better when I do morning meditation as well. Also, the website PositivityResonance has a bunch of terrific free meditations.
Thank you I will check it out.
Good afternoon! I am thankful my husband’s first cataract surgery was successful. Second eye, Monday.
Thankful for less snow so I can walk outside
Thankful my son can drive husband on Monday.
Thank for nature and birds we can watch
Thankful that we are healthy, have a warm house.
Let's see ...
We set up a humidifier at work and it's been helping with the unbearably dry air we have in the winter.
I'm still very much healthy.
Got to watch a movie with my wife last night. It's rare that we get to do that.
The post office have finally found my medication. Hopefully it will be here this week.
My husband's surgery went well yesterday. I am MOST thankful for this.
All the contact free shopping options we have by living in a city. My parents live in a small, rural town and there's only one grocery store that doesn't do curbside pickup, so they have to go in. 🙁
Longer days. I love the winter, I just don't like the short days that come with it.
Knitting. It's such a stress-reliever for me.
My instant pot. I wanted one for a year before I finally got it. Was worried it would be like my crockpot that only gets used once or twice a month, but I use it at least a couple times a week.
Thankful for the websites I visit routinely, the recipes and budget chat are helpful!
A bit more daylight in the day heading towards March!
The ability to say a prayer for someone who could really use one for whatever is going on in their lives.
That with thought and research most issues can be dealt with.
Thankful for free speech.
The biggest thing I am thankful for this week is a new couples friendship. It seems that the older I have gotten, the more difficult to find a new friend who just “gets” me, and even more difficult to have find another couple to do things like go the movies or play board games or visit a new restaurant with or have a BBQ. Alaska has a pretty transient population, so friends often move away (especially as they age and the climate feels more difficult to deal with). While you can keep friendships alive long distance, it is not the same as having local friends to turn to and celebrate with. When I was ill, I met a woman and we frequently saw each other at treatments and became pretty chatty. We also realized that we occasionally would spot each other on a frugal blog we both read. Over time we settled into a nice, growing friendship. A few months ago, I asked my husband, who was running errands, to drop a bag of magazines off on her porch. As he was walking back to his car, the husband pulled up---and it turned out to be a guy my husband went to grad school with and really enjoyed back then. My husband and I do not have the same last name, so when she’d talked about me to her husband, he had not realized the connection. Anyway, since then we have had some socially distant meals and movies at our house, which is well set up for several people sitting quite far apart. Sunday, as we sat there eating Cuban sandwiches and watching the new PBS All Creatures Great and Small (those books and the original series are another love the wife and I share), I experienced a moment of happiness at having a friendship that is relaxed, no-drama, and intellectually stimulating. (We don’t have a book club but twice n ow we have all read the same book and discussed it over dinner.) Friendship is a rare gift so I am very thankful for this new(ish) friendship this week.
This is a lovely story!
That's really nice! Cherish it 🙂
I am thankful for “Our Stay at Home “ order in Ontario, Canada. It’s the law in Ontario. But it’s not a curfew as we’re allowed to go outside anytime for exercise or to walk our pets. Outdoor skating rinks, toboggan hills, hiking and cross country ski trails remain open as long as distancing is maintained. There’s not a time limit for the amount of time you spend outside.
I am thankful for my Ancestry membership. It is seriously addictive.
I am thankful for Walmart pickup service and for no service fees. Tipping is not allowed but I always take note of my hauler’s name and recognize them in my survey. I always fill out the survey and in return often receive a promotional code.
I am thankful that parents in Ontario have the option for in school or remote learning. Also grateful that my former teacher colleagues who have pre existing conditions or who are older are offered the choice of teaching remotely first. Parts of Ontario where the rates are very high have remote learning only. Here we have both options with additional restrictions in place to ensure safety.
I am thankful that my youngest daughter who still lives at home has a workplace where appropriate safety measures are in place. She is an essential hospital worker, not involved with patient care. And ever so grateful she has full time employment when so many people are affected.
Hello from your neighbor! (Quebec)
I'm thankful for:
- Good internet
- Homeschool curriculum
- À tree by our house with orange/red flowers that look stunning against the bright blue sky. God is Master Artist!
- I've had a bad attitude about needing to do so much raking, but choosing to look at the positives, like low impact exercise, outside time and time to listen to recordings.
Thankful for my husband who always calls me before coming home from work just to say hi.
Thankful for a daughter that checks in with me regularly since she's moved out of the house.
Thankful for delightful and earnest young students to teach, that make me lose track of time because they are so excited about what they're learning.
Thankful for the vaccine production and all the medical personnel, reservists and volunteers helping with getting it into the arms of all of us.
Enjoy hearing about your family -- it is very cheering!
1. Thankful for not getting sick and that my family and friends are healthy, too.
2. It is Thursday -- kind of like a Friday since Thursday is pupil-free
3. It is a long weekend!
4. Almost treat night tomorrow and my turn to choose 🙂
5. My car radio. I realized driving to work this morning that skipping the news was a great idea so I blasted a lot of music. I listen to the news usually but the it's too disturbing right now so music was a much better choice and I went to class with a spring in my step. Free! All kinds of music.
I really have to work at this, here goes...
1. Thankful that my mom got her first dose of vaccine.
2. Thankful I finally made it to the running store for new shoes; the staff is so friendly and helpful.
3. Thankful to finally make it to the eye doc for exam and glasses. On top of 2020 delays, my poor doc broke her leg and hasn't been working, finally landed an appointment with her delightful partner/husband.
4. Thankful I got Aldi when all the bread was marked down (ashamed that I overbought--not!)
5. Thankful our January weather has been on the mild side, praying we don't pay for it later.
6. Thankful for everything I take for granted: a great husband, a nice home, good health and a peaceful existence.
(Look at me, I got on a roll. 😉 Thankful for this blog and the welcoming and respectful community herein!)
Hurrah for your roll! I very much appreciate the welcoming and respectful model Kristen sets, especially the time and care she took to craft replies during last Thursday's thankfulness posts.
1. 14 days in and I have been to the gym every day.
2. That our church is open.
3. Soup weather in Florida! 😉
4. That my brother and I are in complete agreement about taking care of our elderly parents, we get along really well and I don't foresee any problems in the future as things are getting more complex. THIS IS HUGE and I am so thankful.
5.Grandkids who call me "Bamma" instead of Grandma! 😉
You are so very lucky. I see much trouble ahead in this area with my own brother. Our mom is 85.
I just told my sister in law today that I will do all the cleaning (think Hoarders) and my brother can handle all the legal (brain related) work! haha
Yes, we’ll have problems. Mum is thankfully very independent at 83 but my siblings and I don’t get along.
My grandson used to call me Damma. So adorable!
1. Thankful my parents have an appointment to get their first doses of the Covid vaccine together on Friday.
2. Thankful my daughter can return to in-person school tomorrow after a brief Covid-cautious quarantine.
3. Thankful for a school administration and faculty who care about our kids so deeply. Having our principal check in with us last night at 9pm to follow up on contact tracing was truly above and beyond.
4. Thankful for central heat. I'm a Texas girl and do not appreciate being cold. I love that our heater is programed to kick on 15 minutes before I get out of bed..
5. A spouse who does the taxes and finds joy in it. He makes it his personal challenge that we have zero refund but pay as little as possible. I'm so very thankful he is diligent in this task because this DOES NOT bring me joy.
So glad Lisey was negative! That must have been a nerve-wracking wait!
This week I am thankful for a kitchen sink tap that still works even if the drain is still clogged. Washing dishes in a dish pan feels very Little House (especially flinging the used water into the garden), but at least the water doesn't have to be brought from a creek in a bucket! In a similar vein, I am thankful that our bathrooms are on a different pipe, so toilets still flush and showers are still possible (essential after fighting a drain snake!)
I'm thankful for reliable sources of fresh food, plenty of stored food still, and a husband who happily does most of the cooking.
Finally, I'm thankful that the members of my household are all still healthy. We are hearing of more and more people we know getting positive tests, so I'm not taking a single day of good health for granted.
First, so glad for the negative COVID test. Yes!
Second, thank you's are the best. I am doing more caretaking these days with my elderly Dad and I could use more of those sometimes. It's hard stuff, especially without gratitude.
So thank you for gratitude exercises. They make me cry sometimes but it's all good in the end.
I'm so glad Lisey's test was negative. Whew!
I'm thankful that I got to see my little granddaughters this morning. It always brightens me up to see them.
I'm grateful for a true friend that I talk with every week. She's brilliant, empathetic, and likes to take turns talking, as do I.
I'm thankful that my wife's doctor's appointment this week went better than she was afraid it would be. Also that we have healthcare, as she has many health challenges.
I'm REALLY grateful that I slept through the night last night! It was the first time in weeks, and the insomnia has been getting me down.
And I'm thankful for a lovely long chat with my daughter last night. I can't see her because of covid, but she was in one of her scintillating, delightful moods, and I'm happy she chose to call me.
Zoey sounds wonderful.
I'm thankful that my adult children like me enough to Facetime me on a pretty regular basis, and send me videos of their children.
I'm thankful that I am healthy.
I'm thankful that I have a job where I feel appreciated.
I'm thankful that (most days) I get along with my husband.
I'm thankful for the oranges I've been buying, they seem so sweet this year and feel like a treat in the middle of the day.
My husband and I every afternoon stop grind some coffee beans to have a cup of coffee and eat a couple of oranges or celemtines. I too thought they have been very sweet the last year.
I love the combination of tastes of coffee and oranges. You know they even have dark chocolate with orange in it.
Aww, that's such a lovely habit that you two share!
Kristen, you're doing Lisey a great service by supporting her choice of a non-traditional career for women and the pastimes that go along with it. Females in male-dominated fields often battle disbelief at their presence, skepticism related to their abilities and, sadly, outright discrimination based on their sex. Our daughter started off quitting softball at age 6 to play baseball because the boys wanted to play the game while most of the girls were more concerned about the color of their gloves. My husband and I supported her in that choice, and we supported her when she decided to become a barber - a job she loves. Discrimination ran rampant in the first two shops she worked at, but she's now working at a popular shop with four other barbers (all male) who appreciate her excellent skills and the female perspective she brings to the workplace. They consider her "one of the guys," and (much to her delight) included her from the start on their mountain biking and snowboarding adventures. I truly hope that Lisey has found acceptance and admiration at her workplace. Her confidence in her career choice will carry over to many other facets of her life. Good for her - and for you and your husband for supporting her! We can both be thankful that our daughters are thriving on such non-traditional paths - and, just maybe, leading the way for others.
Oh yes, Lisey hopes to inspire other girl to do this, if that's what they're interested in.
Lisey has faced some inter-personal challenges for sure, but usually once her bosses and co-workers see how hard she works and how competent she is, they relax and start to trust her.
She gets the most support from female customers, actually! They often tell her how great it is to see a woman working there, and that always makes Lisey happy.
Good for your daughter for pursuing a career she loves, even if it's more off the beaten path for women!
* Thankful to feel at peace with the Covid restrictions in my area (curfew from 8h pm to 5h am + other restrictions)
* Public library! Books!!
* Having found a used school textbook for 50$ instead of 195$ new
* My family
* Having a safe job, and hubby too.
The Kite Hill french onion dip is quite good if you want to give it a try!
I looked into that before, and as far as I know all of their products involve nuts, which Sonia is allergic to.
I hear they are so tasty, though, so I am jealous of people who can eat them.
I love to hear about the kids, and particularly Lisey's work & interest in cars. Great news about the negative COVID test.
This week, I'm thankful for:
-Getting weekly COVID tests mailed to me (via my employer), so we can reduce community spread as needed. So far, we've been negative
-That my son has gotten totally into tennis, which is a much more COVID friendly activity than his former love - soccer.
-That the weather was absolutely gorgeous today (72) & my husband & I went for a walk, & then had a drink by the pool. It felt like spring time
-Virtual happy hours with my friends
-A view at my desk (in our bedroom, because we're out of good places to work with four people working/schooling from home) that includes looking out over our backyard. We recently re-did the fence, and my view is lovely.