I realized today that I’m pretty healthy. Despite hypertension that’s being controlled by medication, I’m otherwise in good health. I count myself blessed with good health and today I’m very grateful for it.
Month: September 2014
Day 51 / Football Season
I’m so happy football season is underway. We watched a lot of football over the weekend and Monday Night Football is on tonight. I admire the game’s athletes, talent, strategy, and spirit of competition. There are glimpses of true sportsmanship and integrity that are inspiring. I love when the underdogs prevail, and I equally love when the favorites shine.
All that, and my fantasy team did great this week. Yes, today I’m thankful for football!
Go Cowboys!!
Day 50 / More Family Time
Today we celebrated Donovon’s cousin’s son’s (his 2nd cousin I suppose) 8th birthday at his swim party in Cedar Park. There was a lot of extended family there and I’m thankful for being able to spend time with them.
I find myself grateful for any time I get to spend with family. And I’m so blessed to have all of Donovon’s family in my life.
Day 49 / Lazy Saturday
This is the first Saturday in months and months that I actually did not have anything to do or anywhere to be. As relaxing as our time in Jamaica was, it was still a lot of travel in a short time and I’m exhausted. After brunch with my girls, I came home and did nothing except a couple loads of laundry. It. Felt. Awesome.
I watched a couple movies, read an entertainment rag, and now I’m watching the Horns. No one loves my couch and my TV as much as I do, so I’m very thankful for this lazy Saturday.
Day 48 / My Mom Judy
My Mom Judy is Donovon’s mother. She is so much fun, very passionate, and so loving. While Daddy was in the hospital, she showed up and gave me and my family support and love at a point when we needed it most. It became so clear how much I need and appreciate her in my life.
We have a rich history and just as with My Mom and My Mom Julia, we’ve experienced both good times and sad times together. That’s what family is – sticking together through thick and thin. My Mom Judy is my family. She is one of my three “moms” that I believe my biological mother sent to look after me, to share joy, to hold me up when I’m weak, to support me, and to love me like her own daughter.
I don’t think My Mom Judy knows how much I love and appreciate her. So I hope this post will come close to expressing how much she means to me and how blessed I feel that she is my Mom.
Mom, although I don’t say it as often as I should, please know that you have held and will forever hold a very special place in my heart and in my thoughts. I love you so much and am so thankful that you are my Mom.
Day 47 / Safe Travels
There’s an undeniable element of risk in international travel. Things can go wrong – ranging from flight delays to lost luggage to the more terrifying and unthinkable. So, I’m grateful that Donovon and I experienced safe and uneventful travels to and from Jamaica. We’re home safe and sound!
Day 46 / Forty Years
Today I’m grateful for turning 40 and all the years of my life that got me here and make up who I am.
I’ve loved deeply, lost tragically, and only look forward to more of what life has to offer. I’ve experienced far more joy than sadness and I am so thankful for that. To the next 40!
Day 45 / Paradise with My Hubby
I simply could not be more grateful to be in paradise with Donovon today. That’s all I got.
Day 44 / Jamaican Beach at Sunset
Oh. My. Word. I can’t over this beach. We arrived in Jamaica today in time for a gorgeous sunset. It’s so freaking relaxing here. I’m so grateful for this beach today.
Gratitude Daily 