We had a fun weekend despite our crazy weather which was warm Saturday and freezing on Sunday. The groundhog didn't see his shadow, so we are looking forward to an early spring. The sun is shinning today and I am actually going to venture out in the yard today to enjoy a little sun with Laney. A lot of the snow has melted, but the weatherman said more snow is on the way. February is here and that means we are moving forward to Spring.
I have spent my winter days reading and practicing some gratitude thinking. A social worker introduced me to the act of practicing gratitude a couple of years ago. It does help change our thoughts about things. It is hard sometimes to see the positive when someone we love is ill, but finding something grateful about the situation does help.
Since my husband and I have made it past the nightmare we lived over the last three years, we are now able to see some positive and grateful things that came from heartache. When we practice gratitude it does not mean that trauma or heartache did not occur, but finding the positive in a situation helps us let go of heartache. The trauma helped me to learn to slow down and take of myself. It also made me see how important it is to have friends who support me. I am grateful for my friend who calls me to check on me and always ask how can she can help me. She is always there for me, never judging me or making me feel bad about feeling scared. She just listens and helps me find the positive things about situations. I am very grateful for her.
My list of gratitude starts each day with waking up next to my husband and Laney by my side. Then as the days pass I realize that we are still enjoying the things we love to do, and we are getting back to socializing with friends. We are mentally stronger and appreciate everyday filled with love notes. Yes, as I opened the lap top this morning there was a love note from my husband. So, as February continues we will be grateful for a month of love and Valentines Day.
Today I will end this post with a quote from the book, The Gratitude Power Workbook, by Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons.
Helping Hands
What is a friend? When a friend says, "I need you! " what do you say?
Do you say, "What happened? " or do you say, "How can I help?"
Does it really matter what happened--or does it matter only that your friend needs you, and has asked for your help?
God never asks us--"What happened?"
He says: "I love you--I am your friend!".............................author unknown
Life is beautiful!!
Elizabeth
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