Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage

Scattered Thoughts From A Maryland Cottage
The Yin and Yang of Thankfulness
Showing posts with label grateful.friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grateful.friends. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thankful for Gatherings and Much More!

Feathers make me think of friends I've lost, little blessings
and make me smile. They have this ethereal nature that seems to connect me to many ideas. Because of this, I've decided to use them as my Thanksgiving theme for this year.
So here I'll begin my thoughts
on gratefulness journal...
  • the joy of moms and grand moms going to movies with their little ones
  • praying anywhere I choose
  • Hospice and their caregivers
  • prayers for our troops and their families
  • new babies
  • caring for our elderly
  • helping the homeless
  • church

  • making a new friend
  • loving an old one
  • holding hands
  • loving my job

  • my sons
  • my family
  • the ability to laugh and cry, then laugh again
  • to stop, listen and care

It might sound very simple to you when I list what I view as my blessings.
This last year has been a rough road in many ways. I've learned a lot,
adjusted a lot, moved twice, had health issues, began a new job, made friends,
become closer to God, read many a book, seen new places... learned who truly cares, who always has,
have become a better friend and Mom, realized I make mistakes and always will, have learned meditation and prayer, listening is very powerful and I am a novice at it. My sons are wise and I have a great deal to learn from them. God is always holding me in HIS hands. I have dear friends that ride their roller coasters and mine. I have a huge sense of humor. It's OK to cry. Everyone has a story to tell, a gift of themselves to share. I am so very thankful for this Life. Jenn


Happy Thanksgiving...
there is no one else like YOU!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Gratitude....Thankfulness....The Power of Faith



When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.

Sam Lefkowitz

I was concerned about finances...
who isn't?
but it's been
tight lately.

Positive: I have been selling a lot
of the cards I've designed and
new stores and galleries are buying my cards too.

Positive: John (my hubby) is still working
 70 hours a week but he's getting a little more
in his paycheck.
My hard workin' truck drivin' man.

Positive: My son, Matt and his gf Connie,
are settled and working in Korea
 and enjoying themselves.
Their pics have been cool and
I will post them soon.

Negative & Positive: Autumn ( our mini Daschund)
is 6 months now and pees and poops outside
occasionally. She hasn't gone into "heat"
and despite tight funds...
we have an appointment at the vet.

Negative: A favorite student of mine
lost her father in a tragic Metro
accident this week. She has severe
health issues as does her mom.
This is always very sad but I
experienced the gleam in her eyes
when Dad would bring her lunch...
they had such a connection.
He was a sweet Dad, a nice, nice man.

I had a long talk with God that night.

Positive: I went for a haircut and my stylist
bought 8 of my latest cards which deducted $24
off my bill! And.. she invited me to go with her to a prayer
group she attends (something I've been looking for).

Is my cup half full or half empty? You know - I have faith.
I don't really ask myself that. I just put myself in God's hands.

Somehow...we have a good day and thing's work out.




Friday, April 3, 2009

Friday Praise


My Friday praise: new friends, old friends, trusted friends, treasured friends, remembering my sons first moments on Earth, thinking of clusters of roses in bloom and the glorious fragrance they emit, the look my dogs give me when I walk in the door, picking up a dozen fresh eggs from a neighbor and knowing how good they'll be in the am, the rain nourishing my gardens, a hug from a friend at the end of the day. Shaking my head to realize - the day was good to me - God's Grace.