1. My husband-I truly can't brag on him enough. As if putting up with me on a good day isn't trying enough, he continues to love me and tolerate my crazy moods through hormone- and grief-induced fits. Our three-year anniversary is coming up next week, and although sometimes it seems more like a hundred years, I can't imagine anyone better to spend my life with.
2. My animals-My pups will snuggle with me at any time of the day or night (except perhaps dinner time!) and they love me without any judgment. Even Bruce Banner, the hamster, brings a smile to my face. He's fun to watch...climbing the sides of his cage, or running on the TOP of his wheel.
3. My family-We may not see or talk to each other every day, but I know that I have the unconditional love and support of my family, which also includes Tim's family. It's been a rough few years, and they have been beside us every step of the way. And a bonus...my sister has never turned me down when I text her asking if I can come visit! I am California-bound in just a couple weeks for some much needed sister-time therapy. :)
4. My work place-The staff I work with make all of my bad days at least a little bit better. Not only do they let me talk about Henry and Brady to my heart's content and check in on me when I'm down, but they also leave treats to brighten my day! Yesterday I found a bag of Brach's Jelly Bird Eggs in my mailbox...which just happen to be my favorite seasonal candy ever!
5. A Monster's Mission-Our Facebook page and blog has provided me with a place to vent, to share, and to inform. And our work through A Monster's Mission...the Cure Search walk, Twelve Days of Giving, childhood cancer awareness events, the blood drive...has helped me to keep a positive outlook on life in general. We are also currently working to grow just a tad bit - not huge, as it's never been our goal to become a dominating non-profit..but enough to be able to keep doing the things that are important to us.
Sometimes, I do have to take the time to list things I have to be grateful for...when the grief, anger and sadness is threatening to engulf my whole being. Even just a quick exercise such as this, while it doesn't entirely erase the negative feelings, it does remind me that there are things in my life worth smiling about. That's my challenge to you on this lovely Friday...find something, anything, no matter how trivial or how amazing, to smile about. TGIF!!
3. My family-We may not see or talk to each other every day, but I know that I have the unconditional love and support of my family, which also includes Tim's family. It's been a rough few years, and they have been beside us every step of the way. And a bonus...my sister has never turned me down when I text her asking if I can come visit! I am California-bound in just a couple weeks for some much needed sister-time therapy. :)
4. My work place-The staff I work with make all of my bad days at least a little bit better. Not only do they let me talk about Henry and Brady to my heart's content and check in on me when I'm down, but they also leave treats to brighten my day! Yesterday I found a bag of Brach's Jelly Bird Eggs in my mailbox...which just happen to be my favorite seasonal candy ever!
5. A Monster's Mission-Our Facebook page and blog has provided me with a place to vent, to share, and to inform. And our work through A Monster's Mission...the Cure Search walk, Twelve Days of Giving, childhood cancer awareness events, the blood drive...has helped me to keep a positive outlook on life in general. We are also currently working to grow just a tad bit - not huge, as it's never been our goal to become a dominating non-profit..but enough to be able to keep doing the things that are important to us.
Sometimes, I do have to take the time to list things I have to be grateful for...when the grief, anger and sadness is threatening to engulf my whole being. Even just a quick exercise such as this, while it doesn't entirely erase the negative feelings, it does remind me that there are things in my life worth smiling about. That's my challenge to you on this lovely Friday...find something, anything, no matter how trivial or how amazing, to smile about. TGIF!!
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