1. I am grateful for the lessons I learn each day and that learning is a joy.
2. I am grateful for being able to recognize that I was not compassionate and kind, and being able to apologize, even though some people will not accept my apology. I’m okay with that.
3. I am grateful for the time with my children, getting to know their friends and their friends’ parents.
4. I am grateful that I’m not afraid to ask for help and be turned down, because not everyone will turn me down. I just have to get through enough No’s.
5. I am grateful I am opened to learn from my mistakes.
6. I am grateful for the things my children teach me, especially about living in no fear.
7. I am grateful for my yoga time with Dan. He allowed me to play my music and it was a very healing time. And, I’m grateful Dan is not afraid to adjust me through touch. We’re both INTJ’s.
8. I am grateful for my massage therapist who helps me detox, getting rid of muscle tensions, and for being able to speak frankly to him, that he is very respectful and I trust him.
9. I am grateful for my cleanse coach who is fully committed to my success, sharing his knowledge and experience so detailed and sacrificially with his cleanse program people.
10. I am grateful I am healing, recovery. I own that. I am becoming less offended by things and not allowing people to hurt me as I don’t receive their hurts.
11. I am grateful for connections made to a number of moms today with my children’s friends’ parents.
12. I am grateful for the safety of my children and I.
13. I am grateful for the finally having black poo today. I’ve been waiting for it.
Oct 31, 2008, 11:55PM PDT | 15 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful for my cleanse days where I do not eat any foods. I always feel better on cleanse days, and physically this week, it’s been a challenge.
2. I am grateful for volunteer time at my children’s school.
3. I am grateful for a clean home.
4. I am grateful for LG coming over to work on my yard.
5. I am grateful for building relationships and that I care about people.
6. I am grateful God challenged me with the words I’ve recently written and that I was able to bless some other people’s lives.
7. I am grateful for trading time and the lessons I’m learning.
8. I am grateful for my amazing cleanse coach. He is committed to my success and it shows by his actions. Actions speak louder than words.
9. I am grateful I am choosing to have compassion for myself and others. There is grace.
Oct 31, 2008, 08:02AM PDT | 6 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful SK took time out of his busy schedule to spend with the kids and I.
2. I am grateful for a simple dinner.
3. I am grateful for my lunch with MM, even if BD and RS didn’t show up for various reasons.
4. I am grateful for safe travels, as I was super tired, very low energy all day—not feeling too good.
5. I am grateful for my session with my therapist.
6. I am grateful I’m overcoming some fears in yoga and my instructor is helping me.
7. I am grateful my blood pressure is not high, but now it’s too low.
8. I am grateful for an amazing cleanse coach who is committed to my success. I’m really liking him a lot. He has great energy.
Oct 30, 2008, 12:23AM PDT | 5 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful to be able to be home with Sean while he was sick.
2. I am grateful for yoga.
3. I am grateful for my daughter doing so well in gymnastics. Her coach says she’s a lot more focused this year.
4. I am grateful for being able to help my kids with their homework.
5. I am grateful for time with the kids.
Oct 30, 2008, 12:19AM PDT | 2 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful for how God so passionately pursues me.
2. I am grateful amidst the chaos of my life, God is in control.
3. I am grateful my 5 yr old son is feeling better.
4. I am grateful for my divorce support/recovery class and the awesome topic of new relationships tonight. Very eye-opening.
5. I am grateful for being grateful during the hard times in my life, as they produce something better in me that good times cannot.
6. I am grateful for time with my precious children.
7. I am grateful for laughter.
8. I am grateful for the friendly people at Trader Joe’s and that I’m getting to remember people’s names better.
9. I am grateful one of the Trader Joe’s I patron is expanding their floor space.
10. I am grateful God has worked out my upcoming week and that it’s going to be a God glorifying week.
11. I am grateful for food, our home, clothing, basic needs being met.
12. I am grateful for peace & quiet.
13. I am grateful for the miracles God showers on the kids and I daily.
Oct 26, 2008, 11:20PM PDT | 11 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful my kids are enjoying soccer and that the YC has allowed me to change the last 4 weeks’ class times of my kids to accommodate our schedules.
2. I am grateful for a wonderful date with my little Seanie while Hannalee was out with one of her best friends.
3. I am grateful my children love to play with each other and are the best of friends.
4. I am grateful for JH taking her daughter and my daughter to lunch and to see HSM3.
5. I am grateful for my conversation on FB with my Cleanse coach. He has a lot of energy and is very positive.
6. I am grateful for gorgeous AZ weather. Thank you God.
7. I am grateful I finally got Sean a haircut by a professional and it didn’t cost very much. Now his hair is organized curls instead of looking like I closed my eyes to cut his hair. He sat still, which I’m grateful.
8. I am grateful for a short nap.
9. I am grateful for lending my trading experience to a friend. Hope he follows it.
10. I am grateful various people come to mind throughout the day and I get to pray for their needs they have shared with me.
11. I am grateful for getting some work done.
12. I am grateful I’m finally caught up on my DC homework and all the prior weeks’ homework.
13. I am grateful for quick, easy, healthy dinners.
Oct 25, 2008, 06:16PM PDT | 13 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful for the good grades & learning my children get.
2. I am grateful Sean earned a free book at school.
3. I am grateful for a cleanse day. I always feel better on these days and seem to not have cravings. Way cool.
4. I am grateful for having time to trade today.
5. I am grateful for meeting a new Dr. at Dr. Mike’s.
6. I am grateful for the free stress management class at Dr. Mike’s.
7. I am grateful for a nice nap.
8. I am grateful that I can admit when I’m wrong.
9. I am grateful my children have awesome laughter.
10. I am grateful for some nice blog entries by JR.
Oct 23, 2008, 08:26PM PDT | 11 cheers | 2 comments
1. I am grateful to help join in the celebration of my pastor’s mom at her funeral today.
2. I am grateful for being able to carpool with my life group leader to the funeral to save time & gas.
3. I am grateful for time with my children in their classes.
4. I am grateful Sean got a good report card and showing improvement in his learnings.
5. I am grateful my children are a joy in their classes.
6. I am grateful for a good EMDR session and that we completed another “issue” and resolved it completely.
7. I am grateful for feeling freedom.
8. I am grateful for being “in love” with God.
9. I am grateful for remaining calm, cool, collected in tough situations.
10. I am grateful for placing my trust in God.
11. I am grateful for safe traveling mercies.
12. I am grateful my children get along and love each other.
13. I am grateful for connections with LN who was very influencial in my college days.
14. I am grateful my children love to read.
15. I am grateful I got to be there for retakes for Sean to ensure he didn’t have some weird smile.
16. I am grateful for God’s grace that is all over my life & my children’s.
Oct 22, 2008, 09:22PM PDT | 7 cheers | 0 comments
1. I am grateful for the rebuking prayer JR suggested I do. It worked.
2. I am grateful for God’s grace, especially for all those times I don’t measure up.
3. I am grateful for my life group.
4. I am grateful to be able to intercede for others in prayer.
5. I am grateful for the romance of God, because it is a perfect romance.
6. I am grateful for God’s favor and protection.
Oct 21, 2008, 10:56PM PDT | 7 cheers | 2 comments
1. I am grateful for meeting my new 2 day old niece, Annabell. She is beautiful and healthy!!! I so love her.
2. I am grateful my children got to meet their cousin.
3. I am grateful for sleep.
4. I am grateful for the adjustments we got today.
5. I am grateful for being able to leave the windows opened and fresh air.
6. I am grateful my cough is gone.
Oct 20, 2008, 10:09PM PDT | 9 cheers | 0 comments