Do a gratitude list on a daily basis

my gratitude lists are generally the same. But its OK with me since these are the most important things in my life.

My wonderful husband
That Kona seems to be adjusting well to his meds and has been seizure free for 4 weeks.
Time off to relax.
A wonderful holiday with my family
Having my brother to share the care of our mom.
The amazing Brian Setzer concert last night.
A fire in the fireplace on a rainy Sunday.
No where to have to go today.

Our friend Don Rothschild died on Monday after having two strokes. It is so sad to lose him. And it reminds me to be grateful for what I do have.

for:
the time we had with Don
that Kona’s gastric upset is probably due to eating something stupid (which comes with being a lab)
mrrad has 23 years today-a miracle
a fire to warm the house while the rain is pouring down outside
only 7 more working days until my next vacation
being comfy cozy inside

my husband’s band’s keyboard player had two severe strokes two weeks ago and was taken off of life support this week. He is still with us, but it is only a matter of time. It is so sad, he is only 58 and one heck of a keyboard guy

our health
being married to my perfect match
my sweet dog
and noisy parrot
friends who know me well and still love me
having a job
our beautiful home
my family

One of our thanksgiving traditions is to go around the table before dinner and each person, from my 90 yo mom to my 7 yo nephew, shares what they are grateful for. My personal tradition is to start to cry, every year, without fail. Somehow I don’t think this year will be any different. Today I am grateful for

my precious husband
having a job
my sweet Kona
my noisy, but ever entertaining, Phoenix,
my bff and others who have touched my life
21 years, 7 months, and 7 days

a wonderful vacation that was relaxing and restorative
that Kona has remained seizure free for 49 days (but who’s counting)
a precious bff that came to stay with Kona while we were gone
time to spend with mrrad
rest and sleep.

miles and points to pay for most of our vacation
the ability to take a Hawaiian vacation
finding a substitute nanny for Kona so we could leave on vacation
time with mrrad

a wonderful anniversary with mrrad – 15 fabulous years
a great day at the ballpark with friends
Cubs win
4 weeks until vacation (hopefully I can make it til then)
Kona’s seizure was mild and it was 38 days since the previous one
my presentation was selected for a national conference next year

a long week-end
a sleep marathon-I’m feeling better
three weeks since Kona’s last seizure
Kona’s blood level of medication appears to be good
eight weeks until Hawaii
my wonderful husband
great summer weather
PTO

a week’s worth of successful meetings
only three days in LA next week.
that Kona has recovered well from his seizure
that Kona’s “day out” was only about an hour and that he knew his way home
fresh food
naps
hanging out with mrrad’s band mates
yoga
mrrad, Kona, Phoenix

A quiet week-end getting a lot accomplished
That Kona has gone 4 weeks since his last seizure
Fresh cucumber salad
Fabulous strawberry shortcake
Restorative yoga
My supportive husband and wonderful dog and bird