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10-11-2009, 11:12 AM
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Gratitude
I've been reminded several times this year that gratitude is an attitude that can, and should, be cultivated. My daily life is so consuming that I forget to remember to not focus on the immediate and to remember not just the big picture, but all that I do have that I need to be grateful for.
So here's my one thing I'm grateful for this week: My Dh, for his willingness to take up the slack (and there's a lot of slack...) and not think twice about it. And to be cheerful while doing it! He's amazing.  When I thank him for different things he does, he looks at me like I'm crazy. He thinks he's "nothin' special".What are you grateful for today? Little things count just as much as big things. (I was debating about whether to say Dh, or really big, warm, comfy sweat pants. Dh won out today, though.  )
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#2
10-11-2009, 11:21 AM
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I'm not very good about remembering to be greatful-I'm a horrible pessimist.
I am thankful, however, that there is food in my freezer. No matter what else happens, we will eat this week.
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10-11-2009, 12:49 PM
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Today I'm grateful that my mom is here with me. And my mind chimes in with lots of "yeah-buts" - but I'm going to hold onto that goodness.
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10-11-2009, 01:05 PM
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I am grateful for my sister who lives with me. Without her things would be a lot busier for me. She does the laundry and a lot of the cooking. I so appreciate her.
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Moderator Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV Adoptive Mom to: AS - S - finalized 11/19/2009 Foster Mom to: Handsome Boy - FS Itty Bitty - FS
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10-11-2009, 03:03 PM
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I am grateful for the way my bio boys have accepted their adopted siblings, even with all the turmoil that has come with them.
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Lorraine   Mom to:  S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great! W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings. P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000 M- 9 No legs, one arm, fast wheels!Home November 2006 from Poland!  Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.A clean house is a sign of a broken computer Moderator http://momrainefamily.blogspot.com/
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10-11-2009, 05:27 PM
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I'm thankful to be home tonight.
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BS S 16 yo driving machine  BD E 13 yo zest for life FD D 11 yo plan to RU 
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10-11-2009, 07:03 PM
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I'm thankful for popcorn, the youngest kids in bed, the baby asleep in my arms, my husband who put work gloves and 3-D glasses on to change a very disgusting diaper, that my oldest who has swine flu hasn't given it to my medically fragile kids, that my 15 yo ds is really enjoying learning greek from my dh, and all of you.
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Mom to 8 blessings; BD K 18 BS D 15 AS J 10 AD C 9 AS H 6 AS T 3 FS L 1 (TPR'd waiting to adopt) FD G medically fragile preemie foster/adopt And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. Abraham Lincoln
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10-11-2009, 07:43 PM
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I'm thankful that my kids are happy and loved.
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Mama to Pixie and Tucker  both two, both adorable, both adopted.
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10-11-2009, 07:43 PM
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We always remind each other the "yeahobutt" monster doesn't live here. My oldest learned that in 3rd grade and it's stuck around. Today I am grateful for the sun coming out. My boys were able to play outside with the dogs for a bit before it started raining and the wind came. I *know* the rain is good for everything. After a week straight, I need some sunshine...
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jessnboys  "It is impossible for any woman to love her children twenty-four hours a day" Milton R Sapirstein
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10-11-2009, 07:44 PM
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ROFL Kelly. I'd love to see a pic of Dh doing that diaper.
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If a chicken you wish to fricassee, fry, fry, fry a hen. I used to have a handle on life, but it fell off.
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10-11-2009, 09:08 PM
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I am grateful for my DH because he's just awesome.
I am grateful for the fact that my favorite TV show was on tonight, and kiddo cuddled up to watch part of it with me. I am grateful to my cats, for providing me with the most loving, least complicated relationships of my life.
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Happily married for 11 years.  Adoptive mom of 12 Year Old Austin  Finalized 12-08-05  http://amyanneclogs.blogspot.com/
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10-11-2009, 09:10 PM
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Today I am thankful that my kids are happy and healthy, that I have an awesome hubby, and that only 2 of my 4 new kittens got killed today instead of all 4.
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Lylac  in  Momma to:  L 7yrs old  B 6yrs old JN 5 years old.. A 3 yrs old It can't be wrong..if your hearts right in it! Promoting Shaken Baby Syndrome and Special Needs Adoption Awareness http://www.myspace.com/msblaazer
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10-11-2009, 09:12 PM
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I sorry about your kittens Lylac.
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Moderator Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. 2 Timothy 2:23 NIV Adoptive Mom to: AS - S - finalized 11/19/2009 Foster Mom to: Handsome Boy - FS Itty Bitty - FS
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10-12-2009, 05:36 AM
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I should have also added that I am very grateful for all of you guys! I would not have made it through the last few years without you guys to tell me I wasn't crazy, or that I am crazy, but so is my kid! LOL
I love you guys!
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Lorraine Mom to: S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great! W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings. P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000 M- 9 No legs, one arm, fast wheels!Home November 2006 from Poland! Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.A clean house is a sign of a broken computer Moderator http://momrainefamily.blogspot.com/
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10-12-2009, 09:37 AM
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I'm thankful for the things we do together as a family. After sitting at a baseball game in a rather chilly evening (25ish) until 1 in the morning...everyone still got up with a smile on their face (and our team lost)!
I'm also thankful for my marriage and it surviving this last couple of years!
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