Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for a new place to bloom.
In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer
Although I like working from home, I miss being around other people. It's not about loneliness since I prefer solitude and love my independence. It's more about connecting with others, making a difference, touching hearts and developing friendships. I miss hearing about E's children and K's vacation. I miss potluck lunches and office celebrations. I miss seeing what people wear to the office and what colors are in this season. I miss being needed.
I realize that social networks are important. Unfortunately, over the past few years, I've let mine die. I withdrew for good reasons but now I need to plant myself in places where I can bloom anew.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Monday, March 27, 2006
Monday, 27 March 2006 - Surviving
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful that I survived another winter of my discontent.
Refuse to fall down.
If you cannot refuse to fall down,
refuse to stay down.
If you cannot refuse to stay down,
lift your heart toward heaven,
and like a hungry beggar,
ask that it be filled,
and it will be filled.
You may be pushed down.
You may be kept from rising.
But no one can keep you
from lifting your heart
toward heaven--only you.
It is in the middle of misery
that so much becomes clear.
The one who says nothing good
came of this,
is not yet listening.
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., "Refuse to Fall Down"
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful that I survived another winter of my discontent.
Refuse to fall down.
If you cannot refuse to fall down,
refuse to stay down.
If you cannot refuse to stay down,
lift your heart toward heaven,
and like a hungry beggar,
ask that it be filled,
and it will be filled.
You may be pushed down.
You may be kept from rising.
But no one can keep you
from lifting your heart
toward heaven--only you.
It is in the middle of misery
that so much becomes clear.
The one who says nothing good
came of this,
is not yet listening.
~Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., "Refuse to Fall Down"
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Sunday, 26 March 2006 - Another UCLA victory
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for another UCLA victory (and a trip to the Final Four).
I attended UCLA from 1972-78, earning a BS in '76 and completing two years of graduate studies. My Bruin experience included lots of championship basketball, countless 8-claps, Bill Walton and company, and the final Johnny Wooden years. So, please excuse my great passion for my alma mater and my delight over its recent victories in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Once a Bruin, always a Bruin. Especially when it comes to basketball.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for another UCLA victory (and a trip to the Final Four).
I attended UCLA from 1972-78, earning a BS in '76 and completing two years of graduate studies. My Bruin experience included lots of championship basketball, countless 8-claps, Bill Walton and company, and the final Johnny Wooden years. So, please excuse my great passion for my alma mater and my delight over its recent victories in the NCAA basketball tournament.
Once a Bruin, always a Bruin. Especially when it comes to basketball.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Saturday, March 25, 2006
Saturday, 25 March 2006 - Five more minutes
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for five more minutes.
Often, that's all I need to complete one more row of knitting, read the last few pages of chapter X, vacuum the family room, walk another lap around the park with T (if we walk very quickly), say a prayer, finish drying the towels in the dryer, water the plants or ... a million other things.
Just five more minutes, please.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for five more minutes.
Often, that's all I need to complete one more row of knitting, read the last few pages of chapter X, vacuum the family room, walk another lap around the park with T (if we walk very quickly), say a prayer, finish drying the towels in the dryer, water the plants or ... a million other things.
Just five more minutes, please.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Friday, 24 March 2006 - College basketball
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for college basketball, March Madness and another UCLA win.
For these blessings, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for college basketball, March Madness and another UCLA win.
For these blessings, I am grateful.
Amen.
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Thursday, 23 March 2006 - Safety
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for safety while travelling.
Business travel is a necessity these days, even with online conferencing and other modern telecommunication programs. I know the stresses first hand. During my stint with Compaq, I travelled 50% of the time while managing customer programs in Colorado Springs, Alpharetta, GA and Houston, TX.
My husband, S, has travelled domestically and internationally during the past few years. This month, he's been gone every week. Fortunately, he's experienced no major incidents - only a few delays and one cancelled flight due to poor weather here in Colorado.
I always say extra prayers for his safety when he's travelling. T, our chocolate Lab, is especially glad to see his human dad return home. S's homecoming makes the pack whole again.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for safety while travelling.
Business travel is a necessity these days, even with online conferencing and other modern telecommunication programs. I know the stresses first hand. During my stint with Compaq, I travelled 50% of the time while managing customer programs in Colorado Springs, Alpharetta, GA and Houston, TX.
My husband, S, has travelled domestically and internationally during the past few years. This month, he's been gone every week. Fortunately, he's experienced no major incidents - only a few delays and one cancelled flight due to poor weather here in Colorado.
I always say extra prayers for his safety when he's travelling. T, our chocolate Lab, is especially glad to see his human dad return home. S's homecoming makes the pack whole again.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Wednesday, 22 March 2006 - Earth Day
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for Earth Day (every day).
I owe my pro-environment attitudes and actions to the first Earth Day (I was a high school junior living in a smoggy Los Angeles suburb). Earth Day taught me how I could personally contribute to better air quality and the Earth's longevity. Simple things like recycling, planting trees and driving less/walking more.
My one triumph was not driving a car while living in Los Angeles (college and early career years) and Phoenix, AZ. I used public transportation or walked.
My one regret is that, in Colorado Springs where we currently live, I need to drive a car because the very poor public transportation system doesn't service our neighborhood.
My dream is to retire in a "greener" pedestrian/cycling-oriented city or town (hopefully in France or Italy). In such a place, I will blend in with the locals who already walk or ride a bike to get from here to there and back again.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for Earth Day (every day).
I owe my pro-environment attitudes and actions to the first Earth Day (I was a high school junior living in a smoggy Los Angeles suburb). Earth Day taught me how I could personally contribute to better air quality and the Earth's longevity. Simple things like recycling, planting trees and driving less/walking more.
My one triumph was not driving a car while living in Los Angeles (college and early career years) and Phoenix, AZ. I used public transportation or walked.
My one regret is that, in Colorado Springs where we currently live, I need to drive a car because the very poor public transportation system doesn't service our neighborhood.
My dream is to retire in a "greener" pedestrian/cycling-oriented city or town (hopefully in France or Italy). In such a place, I will blend in with the locals who already walk or ride a bike to get from here to there and back again.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Tuesday, 21 March 2006 - Physical work
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for physical work.
The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck! ~Author Unknown
When S is away on business, the task of shovelling snow falls on my shoulders. So, this morning, I spent over an hour clearing layers of thick ice, dense hail and powdery snow from the driveway and sidewalk. T, of course, supervised my work while he played in the drifts and snacked on a canine version of snow cones. I really enjoy the physical work - a far cry from my usual cerebral assignments. Shovelling the snow also helps me get into shape for digging, raking and hoeing the garden.
Note: I will finally consider myself "old" on the day I can no longer clear snow from our property.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for physical work.
The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck! ~Author Unknown
When S is away on business, the task of shovelling snow falls on my shoulders. So, this morning, I spent over an hour clearing layers of thick ice, dense hail and powdery snow from the driveway and sidewalk. T, of course, supervised my work while he played in the drifts and snacked on a canine version of snow cones. I really enjoy the physical work - a far cry from my usual cerebral assignments. Shovelling the snow also helps me get into shape for digging, raking and hoeing the garden.
Note: I will finally consider myself "old" on the day I can no longer clear snow from our property.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Monday, March 20, 2006
Monday, 20 March 2006 - Spring
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for the first day of spring.
It's finally here - the first day of spring! At least that's what the calendar says. But, when I survey the snow covered neighborhood, I am positive that a certain someone forgot to tell Mr. Winter that his three months are up and it's time to exit stage left.
Brrrrr. It's very cold outside. I hope my bulbs survive the cold spell. Last Friday, while surveying the front yard garden, I discovered one miniature iris lifting it's delicate yellow head above the brown mulch.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for the first day of spring.
It's finally here - the first day of spring! At least that's what the calendar says. But, when I survey the snow covered neighborhood, I am positive that a certain someone forgot to tell Mr. Winter that his three months are up and it's time to exit stage left.
Brrrrr. It's very cold outside. I hope my bulbs survive the cold spell. Last Friday, while surveying the front yard garden, I discovered one miniature iris lifting it's delicate yellow head above the brown mulch.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Sunday, March 19, 2006
Sunday, 19 March 2006 - Spring storm
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for the spring storm that hit our area this morning.
March's lion has roared into the area in the form of a major late winter storm, blanketing our neighborhood with much needed snow, sleet and hail. As a bonus, we're enjoying a fantastic lightening show narrated by booming thunder and howling winds.
T and I managed to miss the inclement weather during our walks early this morning and around 3 PM this afternoon. Both times, the snow and hail started to fall as soon as we reached home. Good timing, I must say.
Right now, I am very glad to be safe and dry within our home. I just fed T his dinner. I think I'm ready for a cup of hot chocolate.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for the spring storm that hit our area this morning.
March's lion has roared into the area in the form of a major late winter storm, blanketing our neighborhood with much needed snow, sleet and hail. As a bonus, we're enjoying a fantastic lightening show narrated by booming thunder and howling winds.
T and I managed to miss the inclement weather during our walks early this morning and around 3 PM this afternoon. Both times, the snow and hail started to fall as soon as we reached home. Good timing, I must say.
Right now, I am very glad to be safe and dry within our home. I just fed T his dinner. I think I'm ready for a cup of hot chocolate.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Saturday, 18 March 2006 - Parents
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for my parents who are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary.
For this blessing, I am very grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for my parents who are celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary.
For this blessing, I am very grateful.
Amen.
Friday, March 17, 2006
Friday, 17 March 2006 - Doggie kisses
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for doggie kisses.
T, our very affectionate chocolate Lab, is a kisser and licker.
"Doggie kisses," I exclaim when I notice the dry, chalky residue on S's sleeve or my just-pressed jeans.
"Doggie kisses," we explain to our neighbors as we scrub the inside of the truck's windows.
"Doggie kisses," I whisper as T's cold, wet nose touches my cheek.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for doggie kisses.
T, our very affectionate chocolate Lab, is a kisser and licker.
"Doggie kisses," I exclaim when I notice the dry, chalky residue on S's sleeve or my just-pressed jeans.
"Doggie kisses," we explain to our neighbors as we scrub the inside of the truck's windows.
"Doggie kisses," I whisper as T's cold, wet nose touches my cheek.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Thursday, 16 March 2006 - Angel whispers
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for angel whispers.
If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. ~Raymond Inmon
I am uninspired so my writing reflects this nasty state of affairs. To remedy the situation, I'm cleaning - getting rid of the old to make room for the new (and I am not talking about new things).
And, I walk.
Around the park, through the neighborhood, up the hills, along the trail. T, our chocolate Lab, accompanies me on every trek. We're ideal partners even though we walk for different reasons. While he sniffs the trees and bushes and watches for rabbits and squirrels, I pray and think and listen for angel whispers.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for angel whispers.
If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk. ~Raymond Inmon
I am uninspired so my writing reflects this nasty state of affairs. To remedy the situation, I'm cleaning - getting rid of the old to make room for the new (and I am not talking about new things).
And, I walk.
Around the park, through the neighborhood, up the hills, along the trail. T, our chocolate Lab, accompanies me on every trek. We're ideal partners even though we walk for different reasons. While he sniffs the trees and bushes and watches for rabbits and squirrels, I pray and think and listen for angel whispers.
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Wednesday, 15 March 2006 - Another birthday
Dear God:
Today, I am thankful for another birthday.
Life does not happen to us, it happens from us.
This morning, at 3:42 AM PST, I turned 52. Hooray for me!
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
Today, I am thankful for another birthday.
Life does not happen to us, it happens from us.
This morning, at 3:42 AM PST, I turned 52. Hooray for me!
For this blessing, I am grateful.
Amen.
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