Back To That Gratitude Thingy

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!