I'm Back

I know. It's been...what, six weeks? since I've had a gratitude blog entry. I've actually had a lot of things/experiences in those six weeks that I'm eternally grateful for.

If you don't read my other blog, my dad passed away on the 1st of July. This has been the most emotionally challenging time of my life but I'm taking it day-by-day.

Gratitude

1. I'm extremely grateful that I got to spend a week uninterrupted with my dad.


2. I'm extremely, extremely grateful that I was able to keep my wits about me as I played my dad's favorite hymns (and spoke) during his funeral--at least until I was finished.


3. I'm extremely grateful that Kevin was my rock during this time. He was loving, kind, patient, and literally (not just figuratively) supported me emotionally, spiritually, and even physically throughout this rough time. I was truly blessed.
   

Gratitude

1. Bottled water
   
2. Filet Mignon, medium
3. A good honey mustard dressing
   

Remember, I'm just trying to be grateful for something....

Dad

Yikes! I'm slowing down...

Changing my outlook from pessimistic to being grateful is definitely something that doesn't happen overnight. I want to write something every day... Since this is really for me anyway... Then again, knowing that other people drop by to see if I'm keeping it up on a daily basis is good for me because then I have more than just the one reason to do it...

1. I'm grateful that my dad was always there when I desperately needed him.
2. I'm grateful that my dad was a virtual encyclopedia of knowledge when (again) I needed him to be.
3. I'm grateful I've had my dad as long as I've had him.
   

(Photo Credit: Jonathan Long, 2006)

Gratitude For...

1. my LMT
   
2. my chiropractor
3. medical insurance
   

3 June

This Sunday I am thankful for

1. My own gift of music
2. The ability to enjoy others' music
3. Music--period.
   

June 2nd

I'm thankful for

1. A roof over my head
2. Food in my cupboards
3. Running water
   

Gratitude: June

Can a person actually be thankful for a month?

1. 10 June--Alex's 18th birthday.
2. 21 June--Our 10th wedding anniversary
   
3. 29 June--Kellie's 14th birthday.