Gratitude

Nina · 02-08-2010, 03:25 PM

I am thankful for people who know that, no matter what, my porch light is always on (metaphorically speaking, of course) and that all they have to do is rap softly at the door and I will open it and welcome them back...
(this presupposes they aren't dangerous-crazy or haven't crossed The Line) more that life got in the way of things and now it's more manageable so a pleasant connection can be resumed...

n

Andrew, Jr. · 02-08-2010, 10:01 PM

I am grateful for only having between 2 and 3 feet of snow. I would be grateful to have seen a snowplow and salt truck. But I didn't. I am so very grateful to my kind, loving neighbors who shoveled me out, both my sidewalks and cars. No matter what, they always help me out. I am grateful my power did not go out like so many did loose power.

I am hoping that this second storm will not be another major blizzard. I have had enough snow for now. The forecast is for another 20 inches or so. I am so hoping not.

Andrew

Soon · 02-08-2010, 10:03 PM

for making mistakes and trying to learn from them

for a guy who hears me even if he has other things on his brain

for a job where, no matter how busy, I know I can make a difference

morningstar55 · 02-09-2010, 09:56 AM

i a so greatful..... that i arrived to this truck shop and hotel safely.
and great i am able to thaw out ..lol
greatful there are some great places to eat right here next to the hotel.. a lotof choices. lol
cuz no tellin how long my truck will be in the shop today.

Mitmo01 · 02-09-2010, 10:06 AM

I am eternally grateful for the gift of laughter and humor...for without being able to just laugh my ass off over something I think life would be pretty bleak....Humor allows your spirit to be lifted out of its normal shell...

theoddz · 02-09-2010, 10:26 AM

I'm grateful for:

1. A great job that connects me with other Vets, and I'm grateful for all of the wonderful stories they tell about the things they've done and the difference they've made in this world. It reminds me to never forget the obligation that I have to also make a positive difference for those who will follow after me. It also reminds me of the value of humility. Everyone has a story to tell.

2. I'm grateful for the love of a wonderful woman. This reminds me that love also commands respect, patience and devotion. It also requires the work of the heart, and there is nothing as sacred as that.

3. I am grateful for the enduring love and support of my friends and family. It reminds me of the connection we all have to each other. No one walks the path alone, though sometimes I tend to live too much inside myself and withdraw. We all need each other.

4. I am grateful for all of the many material things I have in my life, because they remind me of where I've been before, when I didn't have them. There is a quiet satisfaction in enjoying the fruits of hard work and sacrifice. It reminds me to continue to be charitable to others who don't have all that I do, and that some are far more worthy of these blessings than I. It also reminds me that life itself is a game of chance and choice. We take a chance and hope the choice pans out to be the right one. As Mother says, "Fortune favors the bold".

5. I am grateful for Myron, who always shows me how even the smallest of lives can impact larger ones. The sweetest of loves can sometimes come in the smallest of packages, indeed.

~Theo~

Diva · 02-09-2010, 10:44 AM

~I am grateful my trees are still standing after the winds we had last night!

~I am grateful for the sunshine; even though it may be cold outside, the sun coming through the windows warms mine & Lucy's faces just fine!

~I am grateful to be rid of caffiene and for the way I'm feeling these days.

~I am grateful for The Planet.

~I am grateful for my precious daughters.

Jet · 02-13-2010, 06:50 PM

This is an extremely, extremely, extremely difficult time. I don't have enough words —right words— to express my thanks to God for pulling me through a time like this. I didn't think I would make it. My thanks is deep and silent because there are just... no... words.

02-08-2010, 03:25 PM	#1
Nina Timed Out How Do You Identify?: unmistakably Preferred Pronoun?: dearheart Relationship Status: In love, loved and Happy, thanks for askin' Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SF CA Posts: 1,720 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,113 Thanked 3,384 Times in 931 Posts Rep Power: 0	one of many... I am thankful for people who know that, no matter what, my porch light is always on (metaphorically speaking, of course) and that all they have to do is rap softly at the door and I will open it and welcome them back... (this presupposes they aren't dangerous-crazy or haven't crossed The Line) more that life got in the way of things and now it's more manageable so a pleasant connection can be resumed... n

02-09-2010, 09:56 AM	#4
morningstar55 Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme,she Preferred Pronoun?: she,her, Relationship Status: very single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western NY Posts: 3,809 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,280 Thanked 4,240 Times in 1,845 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	i a so greatful..... that i arrived to this truck shop and hotel safely. and great i am able to thaw out ..lol greatful there are some great places to eat right here next to the hotel.. a lotof choices. lol cuz no tellin how long my truck will be in the shop today. __________________ -------------------------------------------- life is to short to wake up in the morning with regrets so love the people who treat you right, forget about the ones who dont, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance take it... if it changes your life let it.

02-09-2010, 10:26 AM	#6
theoddz Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Cranky Old Poop Preferred Pronoun?: Mr. Beast Relationship Status: Married to a beautiful babe whom I don't deserve. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,541 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,143 Thanked 9,938 Times in 2,513 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I'm grateful for: 1. A great job that connects me with other Vets, and I'm grateful for all of the wonderful stories they tell about the things they've done and the difference they've made in this world. It reminds me to never forget the obligation that I have to also make a positive difference for those who will follow after me. It also reminds me of the value of humility. Everyone has a story to tell. 2. I'm grateful for the love of a wonderful woman. This reminds me that love also commands respect, patience and devotion. It also requires the work of the heart, and there is nothing as sacred as that. 3. I am grateful for the enduring love and support of my friends and family. It reminds me of the connection we all have to each other. No one walks the path alone, though sometimes I tend to live too much inside myself and withdraw. We all need each other. 4. I am grateful for all of the many material things I have in my life, because they remind me of where I've been before, when I didn't have them. There is a quiet satisfaction in enjoying the fruits of hard work and sacrifice. It reminds me to continue to be charitable to others who don't have all that I do, and that some are far more worthy of these blessings than I. It also reminds me that life itself is a game of chance and choice. We take a chance and hope the choice pans out to be the right one. As Mother says, "Fortune favors the bold". 5. I am grateful for Myron, who always shows me how even the smallest of lives can impact larger ones. The sweetest of loves can sometimes come in the smallest of packages, indeed. *~Theo~* __________________ *"All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; The old that is strong does not wither, Deep roots are not reached by the frost."* -- J. R. R. Tolkien

02-08-2010, 10:01 PM	#2
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am grateful for only having between 2 and 3 feet of snow. I would be grateful to have seen a snowplow and salt truck. But I didn't. I am so very grateful to my kind, loving neighbors who shoveled me out, both my sidewalks and cars. No matter what, they always help me out. I am grateful my power did not go out like so many did loose power. I am hoping that this second storm will not be another major blizzard. I have had enough snow for now. The forecast is for another 20 inches or so. I am so hoping not. Andrew

02-08-2010, 10:03 PM	#3
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,093 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	for making mistakes and trying to learn from them for a guy who hears me even if he has other things on his brain for a job where, no matter how busy, I know I can make a difference

02-09-2010, 10:06 AM	#5
Mitmo01 Member How Do You Identify?: Disobedient Thing... Preferred Pronoun?: Rebel Soul in the blood..Heathen as well Relationship Status: Marked and Loved....I Belong to Her.... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 984 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,523 Thanked 1,354 Times in 579 Posts Rep Power: 927728	I am eternally grateful for the gift of laughter and humor...for without being able to just laugh my ass off over something I think life would be pretty bleak....Humor allows your spirit to be lifted out of its normal shell...

02-09-2010, 10:44 AM	#7
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	~I am grateful my trees are still standing after the winds we had last night! ~I am grateful for the sunshine; even though it may be cold outside, the sun coming through the windows warms mine & Lucy's faces just fine! ~I am grateful to be rid of caffiene and for the way I'm feeling these days. ~I am grateful for The Planet. ~I am grateful for my precious daughters.

02-13-2010, 06:50 PM	#8
Jet Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: .. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .. Posts: 3,471 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 292 Thanked 2,647 Times in 1,293 Posts Rep Power: 0	This is an extremely, extremely, extremely difficult time. I don't have enough words —right words— to express my thanks to God for pulling me through a time like this. I didn't think I would make it. My thanks is deep and silent because there are just... no... words.