November 12, 2009

Gratitude

'Tis the season to be thankful and for the past three weeks, I have been contributing to a weekly email series on gratitude with some close friends. I thought I would share some of the things I wrote in those emails with my readers.


I am grateful for...

...trees, big old trees (like my in-laws stunning & tall birch tree above).
...the way my husband supports me as a mother.
...mini burger patties from Whole Foods.
...all of my cameras.
...my spontaneous remission still.
...the short distance to school this year.
...the quirky, old camera shop my husband found that sold me Polaroid film.
...cold, bubbly French lemonade served in a Mason jar.
...Ellen DeGeneres, if only she knew how many sick days she has gotten me through with her joyful spirit and beautiful smile.
...Moleskin journals, even empty they hold so much promise inside.
...the sound of crickets in my backyard every night.
...coffee beans.
...that someone invented Solitaire, I am finding a deck of cards very soothing lately.

Tomorrow I will share the biggest one from my list this week, okay? It's a long story but happy and important. I would love to hear something you are grateful for lately, big or small, in my comments. :)


5 comments:

  1. I am grateful for surfing. It has brought me health, happiness, peace, and wonderful new friends. It also makes me a nicer person (which my family appreciates). :-)
    ReplyDelete
  2. What a beautiful blog you have created Jessica!
    Thank YOU for reminding me about thankfulness. You are a beautiful soul.
    ReplyDelete
  3. I am grateful for my health which, among other things, allows me to ride my bike all over the place instead of driving. Get out in the fresh air, get my heart going a bit, clear my head - oh, and get me where I need to be ;-)
    ReplyDelete
  4. Ahhh, you are a beautiful soul. I am grateful for being alive. Sometimes I think, there is a chance I could live more than twice the amount I've already lived.
    ReplyDelete
  5. I just read your fantastic post here. It seems like we share the attitude that “Gratitude is good for you.” Grateful Nation is an online community that gives grateful people the opportunity and resources to connect, give back, and be thankful. Jump into the unending cycle of gratitude ~ http://www.gratefulnation.org

    Thank you, Vanessa
    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my post! I often reply in the comments so do check back, especially if you've asked a question. :)

LinkWithin

Related Posts with Thumbnails