Donovon is in the living room perfecting his latest Lego robot creation.
Alexa is the dining room giggling at something on her iPhone.
Ava is in her room singing “Let It Go” for the gazillionth time.
I sit on the couch taking a pause from reading my Kindle to soak it all in. I giggle to myself. I take a mental snapshot. I cherish the moment and this household full of all the love and joy a person can stand. I’m so grateful for this scene. It just doesn’t get much better than this.
Today I learned that our friend and neighbor’s father who has been in critical condition made it through surgery and is on the road to recovery. With the pain of my father’s loss so fresh, it naturally struck a chord with me, and I could easily relate to our friend’s pain and anguish these past several days. Tonight, I’m relieved and grateful that his father’s health has turned a corner.
I know I’ve posted a couple times about my allergies the past couple months. I suffered through a very long cedar pollen season, yet I continue to sneeze and have a runny nose. It’s been pretty miserable and draining. I finally went in for allergy testing today, and while the tests were very uncomfortable, I’m so thankful to finally know what exactly to what it is that I’m allergic.
I was surprised and saddened to know that beyond all the trees native to central Texas, I’m also allergic to dogs. 😦 Knowing is half the battle though, so my doc is helping me take measures to find relief. And for that, I am also grateful.
I love going to church with Alexa. We get to bond on another level…a level that is very important to both of us. It’s a special time for us to spend together each week. I’m so grateful for it and I will cherish it always.
With local temps hovering in the 30s and 40s all week long, I’m so thankful for warmer weather. We’re not busting out the swimwear just yet, but we’re at least taking a break from heavy coats.
Alexa agreed to watch her little sister for the evening allowing Donovon and I to get out for date night. So we took in a movie at Flix Brewhouse.
I let Donovon choose the movie and he chose Chappie. I had very low expectations going in, but man, was I pleasantly surprised. It was highly entertaining and I loved it!
Moreso, I loved spending the evening with my hubby and am so grateful for a last minute date night.
We had sunshine for the first time in days. While no sun for days or weeks may be typical in some parts of the country, it is not typical in Central Texas. So needless to say, I missed the sun and am so thankful it came out today.
Forgive the lame picture with reflective fluorescent lights – I meant to get a better picture, but by the time I remembered to, the sun had already set. 😦
Ava had a dentist appointment today and Mama is so very grateful for no cavities!
I went back to school to finish my bachelor’s degree four years ago. I’m attending St. Edward’s University and I just love it. Slowly chipping away, taking a course a semester, I have a little over a year to go.
I took the fall semester off after Daddy died. I didn’t have the energy or the will to focus on school. In fact, I had several moments where I questioned whether or not to continue. Thankfully, as my grief lessened and I came to my senses, I remembered my promise to my dad.
While in the hospital, stabilized after his stroke, I told him that I had class that night, but that I would be back the next day to see him. I don’t know if he heard me, but I knew he was proud of me for going back to school after so many years. So that night I promised him I would finish.
Tonight was my first night back since then and it felt so good to be back. I missed it. I love learning. I love being surrounded by other adults also pursuing the completion of their degree. And I love my courses. Tonight, I’m so grateful for being back at school.
I don’t care much for sweets, but on occasion, a piece of chocolate will take to me another place, especially in the midst of a crazy busy day. Today this tiny piece of Dove chocolate melted away the building stress as I savored each tiny bite. I’m so grateful for chocolate today.
Gratitude Daily 