Be thankful for what I have

I am so thankful for all the things, the meaningful work, the education and the possibility of a beautiful farm, the good nature of Nick, the safety of our animals, the kindness of Bill, the caring I have for Nathan, all the places there are to go in the world, and the magnificence of nature. I wish to work hard/diligently today and show my appreciation.

that its 69 degrees outside and it’s still light at 9 p.m.
that there is the southern oregon coast to move to
that i’ve paid off my car
that i’m paying off my credit card debt and learning to live within my means
that at 44 i still feel young
that i have good real estate transactions this month
that i’m considering being a hypnotherapist or an organic farmer of both
that in my solitude i am not bored
that the air is still fresh in the city of portland
that i am willing to go to yoga or other exercise class
that someone came by to mow the jungle lawn today.

seeing a movie with nick
the simple duck and artichoke dinner for christmas
the fun evening at alison’s last night
teeth whiteners
all the bills that were paid this month
the gifts i purchased for the boys and for friends
the thank you i got from my grandmother because we sent her a check
the books i have read recently
the information i have received from the nta program
the herbs and supplements that make me feel better
the fact that my body doesn’t ache
that nate got to go to new york for christmas
friends and family
that i can sell oscar’s condos
that the pets are happy and well
that jannette adopted back her cat
that patricia is a strong good woman
that michael and i are going on another lunch date
that i went for a walk in the snow with nick and the dogs today on mt. tabor
that nick and i are a good team
that i have cool stuff to sell on cl
that i got to meet with two friends from grade school this last weekend
that i have a new life in front of me
that josh found 11th st.
that i get to take things back to target tomorrow
that nick got his brakes fixed
that exercise makes me feel better
that patricia has good things in her life like family and friends and kitties and a house and a mother who helps her out financially.
that i don’t ever have to be stressed, just productive, which i already am.
that liz got her loan
that my credit is still good
that i can make all my payments on time
that my friends and family will like my next man and he will be a positive part of all our lives
that i have the ability to help people in the way that i am good at
that i know my best is a really simple ability to extend myself to assist and encourage others, to do nice things for them.
that nathan is a good, sweet guy