Gratitude - Page 11

AtLast · 03-23-2010, 02:40 AM

I am grateful for having another birthday.

Diva · 03-23-2010, 06:13 AM

I am quite the grateful one for Sissy, my GP, G'Licious & Louise....

I'm very grateful for precious Lucy, who makes me laugh every day with her antics...

I'm oh so grateful for my simple home....thanks Mom and Dad...

I'm grateful for the wonderful weather Austin is experiencing this week!

And finally, I'm blessed beyond measure, and very grateful for my amazing daughter........who is soon to be here! YEA!

Gemme · 03-23-2010, 08:35 PM

I'm grateful for those that keep me in their thoughts and hearts. It's a good feeling to be thought of and wanted.

Edited to add: I am grateful for the Universe sending me the PERFECT trainer so I can laugh while sweating and discovering how strong I really can be.

AtLast · 03-25-2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustLovelyJenn

Today I am really grateful for the acknowledgment and praise that those above me have been giving me at work. It is so good to know that something I enjoy so much is noticed and appreciated, and that I am indeed making a difference.

This is super, huh! Fantastic!!

Butterbean · 03-25-2010, 06:34 AM

I'm grateful for the pond

Just_G · 03-25-2010, 10:11 AM

I am grateful for so many things in my life.

*First and foremost all of the love that is in my life..family, friends, and pups

*For the opportunity to go back to school full time and have the chance, at this stage in my life, to put my skills and my knowledge to good use doing what I love!

*For all the positive things in my life...

*for the fact that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE school and always thought I would absolutely hate it. Wrongo G!

*for my health, my family's health, my friends health

*for my awesome pups that make me laugh out loud on a daily basis; and the unconditional love and lots of little kisses I get when having a bad day.

*for a job that allows me to take time off to go to school and still get paid.

*for this BFP, and all of the family and friends I have here, that offer their support and love ALL of the time....

*finally, I am thankful that volleyball season starts next week and I get to play in the sand!

*oh, and I am thankful for cake....and this thermos. And this remote control.

Andrew, Jr. · 03-25-2010, 12:24 PM

"A good laugh is sunshine in a house." William M. Thackeray

"You cannot hold back a good laugh any more than you can the tide. Both are forces of nature." William Rotsler

"Have a mouth of ivy and a heart of holly." Irish proverb

"Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work, and to play, and to look at the stars." Henry Van Dyke

"Hospitality is a form of worship." The Talmud

PinkieLee · 03-25-2010, 12:40 PM

For the many, many blessings in my life, I am thankful today and always for...

my family ~ for as dysfunctional as they are, the unconditional love is always there.

my friends, near & far. Even though life in general or the miles keep us apart, we are often in eachother's thoughts & always close in heart.

my jobs. As much as I complain about working for "the man" or about the crazy people at BANGO, I know that they provide me with security, and the ability to play as hard as I work.

my continued good health (and for the ability to take steps to improve it), and for the good health of my loved ones.

the beautiful sunshine that warms my skin and nourishes my soul.

music that speaks when the words fail me, and for igniting wonderful memories of people, times & places.

the ocean breeze on my face, that brings instant peace to my life.

the power of positive thinking that takes over my spirit, and helps me see the best in situations, people and myself.

JustLovelyJenn · 03-25-2010, 07:34 PM

Things I was certain I would never find.

Boots13 · 03-28-2010, 08:30 PM

I was sitting in my office, paying bills, concentrating on the paperwork in front of me when suddenly I saw a flurry of winged activity and
BAM !!!

A bird hit the bay window. Hard.

I was startled and looked outside to see a Robin fluttering her wings.
She came to rest in a small divot and flattened herself into it.
She was panting. I didn't know birds panted.
She was flat, guarded and dazed. I watched her, wanting to check on her, and knowing if I did it would add to her trauma.

And she kept panting. Her little body was shaking with each breath.
Then her head slowly dropped, her eyes started closing and her little body quieted. And I thought...actually I blurted :

"C'mon Baby, don't die..."

and she just faded.

A minute or two later she twitched and her eyes jerked open. Nothing around. She closed her eyes and her little head dropped again. Same thing... a little bird jerk, eyes popped open and she looked around.

I watched her, and watched over her for 20 minutes before she wobbled to her little stick legs, and flew into a nearby tree.

That was one tough little bird.
Blessings abound -

Andrew, Jr. · 04-06-2010, 10:32 AM

I am so grateful for my life, my friends, family, pets & animals. Life is a gift. It's hard, but it is still good, and still a gift.

Lady Pamela · 04-09-2010, 05:05 PM

Lady Pamela · 04-09-2010, 06:49 PM

Andrew, Jr. · 04-09-2010, 07:01 PM

I am grateful to feel wanted and loved. I know rejection too well.

Gemme · 04-09-2010, 10:04 PM

I'm grateful for good luck in hiring (hopefully!), good food, and good laughs from guests, including a guy who looks like Hodgens on Bones!

Wryly · 04-09-2010, 10:47 PM

I am so grateful for the peace I enjoy. The sacrifices these men and boys made humbles me.

AtLast · 04-10-2010, 12:44 PM

Grateful for learning the value of serenity and seeking calm. Spent far too many years on high alert.

Gemme · 04-10-2010, 05:48 PM

I'm grateful for Diva and her lime green and purple colored phallic symbol formerly known as a chainsaw.

I needed the unexpectedly laugh that popped out when I saw it.

JustLovelyJenn · 04-10-2010, 07:28 PM

Having hym in my life.... in whatever capacity.

Andrew, Jr. · 04-12-2010, 09:34 AM

I am so very grateful to all of our soldiers and vets, past and present. Thank you!

03-23-2010, 08:35 PM	#203
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,585 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,168 Thanked 108,771 Times in 25,657 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I'm grateful for those that keep me in their thoughts and hearts. It's a good feeling to be thought of and wanted. Edited to add: I am grateful for the Universe sending me the PERFECT trainer so I can laugh while sweating and discovering how strong I really can be. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated. Last edited by Gemme; 03-23-2010 at 08:42 PM.

03-25-2010, 10:11 AM	#206
Just_G Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch, Switch, Comedian...G...whichever. Preferred Pronoun?: He....with an e! Relationship Status: I'll take kinky & twisted for $200, Alex!! Tournaments Won: 1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: in the middle Posts: 2,281 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 874 Thanked 6,165 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I am grateful for so many things in my life. First and foremost all of the love that is in my life..family, friends, and pups For the opportunity to go back to school full time and have the chance, at this stage in my life, to put my skills and my knowledge to good use doing what I love! For all the positive things in my life... for the fact that I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE school and always thought I would absolutely hate it. Wrongo G! for my health, my family's health, my friends health for my awesome pups that make me laugh out loud on a daily basis; and the unconditional love and lots of little kisses I get when having a bad day. for a job that allows me to take time off to go to school and still get paid. for this BFP, and all of the family and friends I have here, that offer their support and love ALL of the time.... finally, I am thankful that volleyball season starts next week and I get to play in the sand! oh, and I am thankful for cake....and this thermos. And this remote control. __________________ Happy are those who dream and are ready to pay the price to make them come true!

03-25-2010, 12:24 PM	#207
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Some gratitude statements I enjoy... "A good laugh is sunshine in a house." William M. Thackeray "You cannot hold back a good laugh any more than you can the tide. Both are forces of nature." William Rotsler "Have a mouth of ivy and a heart of holly." Irish proverb "Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work, and to play, and to look at the stars." Henry Van Dyke "Hospitality is a form of worship." The Talmud

03-25-2010, 07:34 PM	#209
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Things I was certain I would never find. __________________ --Jenn

03-28-2010, 08:30 PM	#210
Boots13 Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: No Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: PNW Posts: 823 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,387 Thanked 2,315 Times in 428 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	Life I was sitting in my office, paying bills, concentrating on the paperwork in front of me when suddenly I saw a flurry of winged activity and BAM !!! A bird hit the bay window. Hard. I was startled and looked outside to see a Robin fluttering her wings. She came to rest in a small divot and flattened herself into it. She was panting. I didn't know birds panted. She was flat, guarded and dazed. I watched her, wanting to check on her, and knowing if I did it would add to her trauma. And she kept panting. Her little body was shaking with each breath. Then her head slowly dropped, her eyes started closing and her little body quieted. And I thought...actually I blurted : "C'mon Baby, don't die..." and she just faded. A minute or two later she twitched and her eyes jerked open. Nothing around. She closed her eyes and her little head dropped again. Same thing... a little bird jerk, eyes popped open and she looked around. I watched her, and watched over her for 20 minutes before she wobbled to her little stick legs, and flew into a nearby tree. That was one tough little bird. Blessings abound -

03-23-2010, 02:40 AM	#201
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,829 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I am grateful for having another birthday.

03-23-2010, 06:13 AM	#202
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,180 Times in 5,238 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am quite the grateful one for Sissy, my GP, G'Licious & Louise.... I'm very grateful for precious Lucy, who makes me laugh every day with her antics... I'm oh so grateful for my simple home....thanks Mom and Dad... I'm grateful for the wonderful weather Austin is experiencing this week! And finally, I'm blessed beyond measure, and very grateful for my amazing daughter........who is soon to be here! YEA!

03-25-2010, 06:34 AM	#205
Butterbean Member How Do You Identify?: ---- Preferred Pronoun?: ---- Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ----- Posts: 1,143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,417 Thanked 2,220 Times in 772 Posts Rep Power: 17690475	I'm grateful for the pond

03-25-2010, 12:40 PM	#208
PinkieLee Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Relationship Status: I need ya boo, gotta see ya boo Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Big Money Texas Posts: 4,708 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 24,309 Thanked 13,088 Times in 3,051 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	For the many, many blessings in my life, I am thankful today and always for... my family ~ for as dysfunctional as they are, the unconditional love is always there. my friends, near & far. Even though life in general or the miles keep us apart, we are often in eachother's thoughts & always close in heart. my jobs. As much as I complain about working for "the man" or about the crazy people at BANGO, I know that they provide me with security, and the ability to play as hard as I work. my continued good health (and for the ability to take steps to improve it), and for the good health of my loved ones. the beautiful sunshine that warms my skin and nourishes my soul. music that speaks when the words fail me, and for igniting wonderful memories of people, times & places. the ocean breeze on my face, that brings instant peace to my life. the power of positive thinking that takes over my spirit, and helps me see the best in situations, people and myself.

04-06-2010, 10:32 AM	#211
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am so grateful for my life, my friends, family, pets & animals. Life is a gift. It's hard, but it is still good, and still a gift.

04-09-2010, 05:05 PM	#212
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	__________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

04-09-2010, 06:49 PM	#213
Lady Pamela Senior Member How Do You Identify?: A Lady..Femme..Free Spirit with a touch of survivalist woman in me. Preferred Pronoun?: Spiritual Warrior..She Ra..Baby Doll, or anything close..ha! Relationship Status: In perfect love and perfect trust I believe that will be directed..for now Just friends in my life. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Live in Utah but take trips to Arkansas. Plan to move there eventually. Posts: 2,579 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,073 Thanked 5,939 Times in 1,609 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	__________________ Believe what people show you the first time. It will keep you in balance, and will show you truth! ~~ Author unknown ~~ When negative thoughts come to mind, Let them die stillborn. Speak and do posotive in any situation, And watch your dreams grow and flurish. If you can't say anything posotive, Zip it up. Do not give birth to that which you do not want to see grow. See it, Believe it, Own it, Have it! ~~ Lady Pamela ~~

04-09-2010, 07:01 PM	#214
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am grateful to feel wanted and loved. I know rejection too well.

04-09-2010, 10:04 PM	#215
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,585 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,168 Thanked 108,771 Times in 25,657 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I'm grateful for good luck in hiring (hopefully!), good food, and good laughs from guests, including a guy who looks like Hodgens on Bones! __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

04-09-2010, 10:47 PM	#216
Wryly Member How Do You Identify?: bemused butch Preferred Pronoun?: polite ones, please Relationship Status: single butch Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: my little butch house Posts: 988 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,789 Thanked 1,568 Times in 620 Posts Rep Power: 14094253	I am so grateful for the peace I enjoy. The sacrifices these men and boys made humbles me.

04-10-2010, 12:44 PM	#217
AtLast Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Woman Preferred Pronoun?: HER - SHE Relationship Status: Relating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: CA & AZ I'm a Snowbird Posts: 5,408 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,826 Thanked 10,829 Times in 3,199 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Grateful for learning the value of serenity and seeking calm. Spent far too many years on high alert.

04-10-2010, 05:48 PM	#218
Gemme Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Queer Stone Femme Girl of the Unicorn Variety Preferred Pronoun?: She, as in 'She's a GEM' Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The roads are narrow here Posts: 36,585 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 182,168 Thanked 108,771 Times in 25,657 Posts Rep Power: 21474887	I'm grateful for Diva and her lime green and purple colored phallic symbol formerly known as a chainsaw. I needed the unexpectedly laugh that popped out when I saw it. __________________ Gemme's Journal I'm misunderestimated.

04-10-2010, 07:28 PM	#219
JustLovelyJenn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: That's Need to Know Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Aberdeen, WA Posts: 4,478 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 12,464 Thanked 13,995 Times in 3,685 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	Having hym in my life.... in whatever capacity. __________________ --Jenn

04-12-2010, 09:34 AM	#220
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	Freedom isn't Free I am so very grateful to all of our soldiers and vets, past and present. Thank you!