I'm feeling so relaxed and thankful that these last 15 thankful things on my list should be a breeze to write!
So, here we go...
16. My grandmother's love. Even though she is gone now, her never ending support and the way she made me feel like I was capable of anything still remain. There are moments when I still forget and want to just see her, hear her and be with her, but then I remember she's not here any longer. I'm sad for a moment but then I remember, she's always with me deep inside. I close my eyes, listen to her voice and am thankful that I have a lifetime of memories of her.
17. For my puppies. I get frustrated that traveling is almost impossible, at the messes in my house, at the dog stuff everywhere but, in reality, I love my dogs. My girls that are no longer with us - Cleo and Sierra - were the epitome of love and devotion and Troop, Junie and Cally make our lives as interesting as they make it crazy. I don't know what I'd do with a quiet house.
18. My OCD tendencies. Yes, I realize that this is not something to be thankful for because it also makes me crazy and stressed but at the same time, it drives me. I de-stress by cleaning and organizing and seeing the result of my actions is fulfilling to me. I am thankful to also have friends (you know who you are!) who know that a sink MUST be clean at all times. :)
19. That God has never deserted me in my life. He has been there for it all. Whether I deserve it or not, he's unfailing. I'm not perfect and I'm so thankful I don't have to be. He takes care of me and whether things are going right or wrong, He's there, waiting patiently. I know that without God, I would be lost, and I'm beyond thankful for the blessings he has poured onto my life and for guiding me out of the storms I've gone through.
20. Coffee. It really is my favorite thing to drink besides water. And since hubby works at Sbux, I'm thankful that lots of other people like it as much as I do!! I am working on cutting back though and picked up a box of Mate Chocolatte tea bags today. Tasty but I don't know that it will be able to topple coffee from my daily routine.
21. My home. I am not always as thankful as I should be for the roof over my head since we'd like to be able to move someday and we bought at exactly the wrong time and WAY overpaid but still. I know it's a blessing in my life to have a home that accomodates our life. Plenty of room for the child care, and a great basement space for our work out space. And I do love my master bedroom. So, all in all, I'm thankful for the space in this world that I get to call home.
22. Running partners who rock! This is my first year of running with anyone except the hubby on a regular basis and I love it!! Our Wednesday night trail group is amazing, even if we're about 3 weeks MIA. I used to stress about being too slow, too fast, wrong pace, too many miles, too few miles but not too much anymore. I'll run with just about anyone. And it's awesome. I've become a much better runner because of all of them. So a huge thank you to them.
23. Massages and my foam roller. Okay, so these might deserve their own thank you individually but since they work together I'll thank them as one. I would not be able to run as much as I do without injury if I didn't get my monthly massages or use my foam roller religiously after running and before bed. It has been another one of those keystones to becoming a better runner. The massages aren't always pain free but I'm always looser and less stressed afterward.
24. My camera. I love photography. It's a hobby that really lets me get creative and into the moment. I was thinking of launching a business with it this year but decided to hold off a bit until things are a little more settled at home. And I enjoy it as a hobby so why try and turn it into something else too soon? For now, I'll keep taking pictures of my food and sharing them with all of you.
25. I was running out of things to be thankful for so I asked the hubby to help get me started again and what he said kinda brought me back to reality. His response? "Did you say you were thankful for your eyesight?" Wow. Reality check. So, I will remember to be thankful for all of the things I take for granted each day because someone out there is wishing they had it. And, thankful as I am that I do have my eyesight, I'd give it to him in a heartbeat without one second thought.
26. Another one from the hubby...I think we're meshing lists at this point. Thankful for NCAA sanctions that are keeping Ohio State out of a bowl game so that this awesome season of theirs doesn't end in an embarrassing bowl game like usual. O-H?
27. P90X. Am I really thankful for that? Well, my body's not always thanking me, but I am thanking myself for making the commitment to a lifetime of health and that this is a part of it. As a runner and cyclist, there are a lot of things neglected and my commitment is to 90 days of P90X and seeing that final transformation. Carving out time for that and running isn't easy but I know that it will be worth it and it's a sacrifice worth making!
28. That I grew up eating lots of vegetables. I love vegetables now and I know that it is due in part to being served them all of the time from our garden as a kid. As a vegetarian/sometimes vegan, vegetables are an important part of my diet and being so equal in my love for all things veggie makes that an easy lifestyle to maintain. So, I am thankful to have had those habits instilled young.
29. Opportunities to give back. I'm thankful to have had the chance to give back and to keep giving back through volunteering, mentoring and donating. I wish that I could give more of all three but have been rewarded and blessed to have the opportunities I have had.
30. My life is filled with love, friends and reasons to be thankful. Having reasons to be thankful is the sign of a life at peace. And I am. I'm settled, I'm happy, and I'm blessed. What else is there?
Sheri
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