My gratitude has been on short notice for a few months. I've had lots of examples of wonderful things happening in my life, but quite honestly, I appreciated them for about a nanosecond. So, in moving on through my grief, I've decided that it would be a good thing to remind myself once again about the positive things that happen every week.
Here's just a few for this week:
I am glad I have not had the flu.
I am glad I got off my lazy butt and cleaned out my kitchen cupboards. Now they are neat, organized, and I know what I've got ( a lot of dip mixes).
I am so grateful Bud has eaten and liked the new meals I've made this week: Thai Noodles w/Peanut Sauce and Chicken topped with Bruschetta and Mozzarella.
I am really happy to have some new shirts for running. $12.99 at Target in colors I love. Gets me motivated.
Bud has watched two Snow White movies with me this week. And stayed awake through both of them.
So yes. I do see the positive things that happen to me and around me. Grief is a long road, and I think I have turned a corner. I cannot keep dwelling on things--it is wearing me out. It is time to move forward and step a bit more towards the light at the end of this dark tunnel. I am looking at ways to honor my sister's memory and life--running a race in her name, possibly putting a bench in a local park for others to sit and enjoy the scenery. Being brave and open to new opportunities. Starting to write. Planning for a giant flower garden this summer. Making limoncello for summer sipping. Training for those races!
You have such a good attitude! Loosing a loved one is such a hard thing to deal with...
ReplyDeleteI am glad to have avoided the flu thus far too... Did you watch Mirror Mirror and Snow White and the Huntsman? Which one did you like better? (I have a clear frontrunner and am curious if you do!) Oh- and I plan to make those Thai noodles this week- they look delicious! Eric and I are trying to get out of the habit of eating cereal for ALL the meals :-)
I liked Snow White & the Huntsman better than the other--but so very different! Bud didn't care for either one cause there were no guns and cars involved. But he was a trooper! Here is the link to the noodles--I forgot to put it in! http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/09/thai-peanut-noodles/
DeleteI'm so sorry to hear about your sister, I didn't know. I've missed the flu too so far, thankfully. I think the idea of a bench is really nice, and I think it would make you feel better too. Now, on to that pesky training...:)
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