I try to give thanks everyday, but sometimes it's tough. Sometimes I just want to lay in bed and not think. I admit that I am not the most thankful person, but I should be. I have a lot to be thankful for.
Today I'm just going down the list, many are self explanatory and for those that aren't you'll have to guess!
Kate and Frank
Pete
Jessica - My best friend forever!
Mom and Dad
Little Fox and Snoop
My in laws
My nephew Nick and his brothers
Kate's bestie - Kearie
Angie, Eric, Kara, Izzy (I almost typed Ann), Peggy, Anna, Brooke and Jerry, Mary and Scott, The Simms family, Jerry, Sue, and all of my FB friends.
Hot tea
NIH and My health
Sleep
Sausage - well really I love pork so any part of the pig will do!
crisp cool mornings and electric blankets
Mucinex and my vest
hot showers
hand sanitizer
my camera and my photos
ginger ale and caffeine
the quiet
telephone and the answering machine
fuzzy socks
toilet paper
The time I had with my Grandparents
chocolate
reclining chairs
nature
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Forget the bad and the ugly...It's all about the good today!
So I have been kind of whiny lately about my health...and I've been getting myself down. So today I'll be posting about all of the GOOD things in my life.
1. My daughter, Kate. Honestly the best thing that has ever happened to me.
2. Frank, my husband, my best friend, my confidant, my soul mate, and my love.
3. My family is pretty awesome. I don't know if I mention it often enough but
family rocks. They are there to help out when I need someone, if they can help
they will.
4. My dogs, Little Fox and Snoop. For real;these guys sit next to me everyday and
always make things OK when they do.
5. The kindness of strangers; or that not so strange-er. This week my daughter had
the opportunity to go to a culinary camp in Frederick MD. This was made possible because the Kitchen Studio is awesome and it is run by an amazing woman. And Comstar Federal Credit Union. You guys are awesome...absolutely 100% awesome and I don't know if you will ever know how much this means to me; or to Kate.
6. My friends are pretty kick ass too. Last week Kate, her friend Kearie, and I went
to a friends house to play some board games. Kara, Angela, Fran and Ann; you
gals are a boat load of fun. This summer I have also been spending some time
with my besty Jessica. We have been going out on Friday's to paint pottery and
stuff...it helps me get my mind off of things and she always makes me laugh!
7. I'm pretty thankful for the internet and our television. I know that probably
sounds sad; but since I spend a lot of time resting I use them both often. God
bless modern technology!
8. My house is mine. It's nice to be able to sit back and know that I own a home. Of course I have a mortgage, but I'm not depending on a landlord to fix stuff, and I can plant whatever I want in the front yard.
9. The National Institutes of Health. NIH is pretty awesome, despite the slacking on my medical care for my rare mitochondrial disease...my CF doctor is amazing. Most of my medicine is covered, and they are on top of the cystic fibrosis aspect of my life.
10. Nature is awe inspiring. The birds chirping the green grass and trees swaying in the breeze...life all around...beauty all around...It's just the best place on earth; being outside. (Or inside with the air conditioning on day like today! LOL)
11. Air Conditioning and air purifiers. Yep despite the above mention of nature and all of it's awesomeness; it is hot today. Really hot. So I am thankful that when the air quality gets bad and its way to hot, that I have a nice cool house to sit in. With a nice big window to watch all that nature!
This is not all by any means. Here is a list of things I am thankful for that need no explanation...
The potato- Don't act shocked that this made my list. You know you love potatoes.
Pop tarts - Yes I know they are bad for you. But if loving them is wrong...then I don't wanna be right.
Photographs
Chocolate
Fly Swatters
Kids - Not just mine and not the screaming ones in line at the grocery store...the funny cute ones.
Ice
Tooth picks
Music
Coupons
Education
Karma
1. My daughter, Kate. Honestly the best thing that has ever happened to me.
2. Frank, my husband, my best friend, my confidant, my soul mate, and my love.
3. My family is pretty awesome. I don't know if I mention it often enough but
family rocks. They are there to help out when I need someone, if they can help
they will.
4. My dogs, Little Fox and Snoop. For real;these guys sit next to me everyday and
always make things OK when they do.
5. The kindness of strangers; or that not so strange-er. This week my daughter had
the opportunity to go to a culinary camp in Frederick MD. This was made possible because the Kitchen Studio is awesome and it is run by an amazing woman. And Comstar Federal Credit Union. You guys are awesome...absolutely 100% awesome and I don't know if you will ever know how much this means to me; or to Kate.
6. My friends are pretty kick ass too. Last week Kate, her friend Kearie, and I went
to a friends house to play some board games. Kara, Angela, Fran and Ann; you
gals are a boat load of fun. This summer I have also been spending some time
with my besty Jessica. We have been going out on Friday's to paint pottery and
stuff...it helps me get my mind off of things and she always makes me laugh!
7. I'm pretty thankful for the internet and our television. I know that probably
sounds sad; but since I spend a lot of time resting I use them both often. God
bless modern technology!
8. My house is mine. It's nice to be able to sit back and know that I own a home. Of course I have a mortgage, but I'm not depending on a landlord to fix stuff, and I can plant whatever I want in the front yard.
9. The National Institutes of Health. NIH is pretty awesome, despite the slacking on my medical care for my rare mitochondrial disease...my CF doctor is amazing. Most of my medicine is covered, and they are on top of the cystic fibrosis aspect of my life.
10. Nature is awe inspiring. The birds chirping the green grass and trees swaying in the breeze...life all around...beauty all around...It's just the best place on earth; being outside. (Or inside with the air conditioning on day like today! LOL)
11. Air Conditioning and air purifiers. Yep despite the above mention of nature and all of it's awesomeness; it is hot today. Really hot. So I am thankful that when the air quality gets bad and its way to hot, that I have a nice cool house to sit in. With a nice big window to watch all that nature!
This is not all by any means. Here is a list of things I am thankful for that need no explanation...
The potato- Don't act shocked that this made my list. You know you love potatoes.
Pop tarts - Yes I know they are bad for you. But if loving them is wrong...then I don't wanna be right.
Photographs
Chocolate
Fly Swatters
Kids - Not just mine and not the screaming ones in line at the grocery store...the funny cute ones.
Ice
Tooth picks
Music
Coupons
Education
Karma
Saturday, July 2, 2011
July 2, 2011
Today I am Thankful for:
My family - Frank and Kate are the most awesome people ever. They take care of me and do so much around the house.
Jessica - My best friend, she keeps me smiling and laughing no matter how tired I feel and no matter how depressed I am from time to time.
Television and the internet - On day like today when I am absolutely wiped out; it is nice to be able to have them to pass the time.
University of Phoenix - I won a scholarship a few years ago, and I am ever so greatful to them and the Boomer Esiason Foundation for the chance to further my education. (A chance I honestly thought had passed due to my age and health.)
Little Fox and Snoop Dog - My puppies. Ok well they aren't really puppies! I appreciate that they like to cuddle.
My family - Frank and Kate are the most awesome people ever. They take care of me and do so much around the house.
Jessica - My best friend, she keeps me smiling and laughing no matter how tired I feel and no matter how depressed I am from time to time.
Television and the internet - On day like today when I am absolutely wiped out; it is nice to be able to have them to pass the time.
University of Phoenix - I won a scholarship a few years ago, and I am ever so greatful to them and the Boomer Esiason Foundation for the chance to further my education. (A chance I honestly thought had passed due to my age and health.)
Little Fox and Snoop Dog - My puppies. Ok well they aren't really puppies! I appreciate that they like to cuddle.
Monday, May 23, 2011
May 23, 2011
Its been a while but my list have things I'm thankful for is still here! Lets get started!
People in my life (in no particulair order:
-Frank
-Kate
-Jessica
-Pete
-Mary
-Scott
-Kearie
-My parents
-My inlaws
-Peggy
-Chris, Damon and the Simms crew
-Jon
-The online CF community
-Ang, Eric and Kara
-Emma (I can not forget to mention Emma and the stories of her that make me giggle randomly)
Everything else:
Parakeets and the birds outside (my desk is at out front window so I get a really nice view of them)
Blue skies
Fluffy white clouds
Cool breezes
Flowers
Ginger ale
Little Fox
Snoop
Email, face book and other modern communications!
Sliced cheese
Hot showers
People in my life (in no particulair order:
-Frank
-Kate
-Jessica
-Pete
-Mary
-Scott
-Kearie
-My parents
-My inlaws
-Peggy
-Chris, Damon and the Simms crew
-Jon
-The online CF community
-Ang, Eric and Kara
-Emma (I can not forget to mention Emma and the stories of her that make me giggle randomly)
Everything else:
Parakeets and the birds outside (my desk is at out front window so I get a really nice view of them)
Blue skies
Fluffy white clouds
Cool breezes
Flowers
Ginger ale
Little Fox
Snoop
Email, face book and other modern communications!
Sliced cheese
Hot showers
Thursday, February 24, 2011
2-24-2011
So today I am thankful for many things!
-My brother Pete. I'm thankful for him and all that he has done for me and that he is a role model for Kate. He is a lot stronger than he thinks he is, and I hope he figures it out! I love you Pete!
-My daughter Kate. Kate you are the biggest blessing I have received. You brighten my days always and your sense of self inspires me everyday.
-My husband Frank. Frank you put me first because of my health and even though I hate the stress that it puts on you; I love that you love me despite it all. I love your witty charm, I am so glad we found each other.
-My friend Jessica. You always manage to send me an email when I am down or obsessing over something! We have some sort of bizzaro connection, and I hope we always do. I love you.
-My friend Chris. We have certainly been through the ringer together. Through out it all we came out still friends and stronger for it too. I love you and your family!
-Face book. I am so thankful that I have a way to check in with my friends and family everyday. I love being able to see pictures and read a bit on what is going on in their lives. I'm able to send prayers to those who need them, and give support when they are in need. Not to mention that I am able to get support also!
-Grey skies and barren trees. Yeah, that's right I said grey skies and barren trees...I am thankful for a season of down time. Thankful for the cold because it reminds me of the warmth and thankful for the snow because it reminds me of the sun.
This is the season before the rebirth that spring brings, this is the season to remember and to give thanks for all that we have. I love winter, I love the cold snow, and I love the chilly breeze.
-Medicine and Doctors. Its hard to find a good doctor. Someone you like, who you have a bond with...I have been so very lucky with the doctors I have right now. Dr. Brinkley and Dr. Chernick are amazing. I am so thankful for them and that they get me and my mutated DNA! (lol)
-Nature. Right now most of nature is sleeping, preparing to bloom in the spring. But we still have a family of little sparrows that live on our house. I love to hear them chirping and chattering. It reminds me to be thankful for the little things in life.
-I am thankful for Ginger Ale. Yep that totally made the list! I drink a lot of ginger ale, and ever since I started I have had less upset tummy episodes. (Granted I also changed around my digestive enzymes as well)
-I am thankful for Little Fox and Snoop my doggies. The are both so crazy. One minute one of them is frustrating and the next minute they are both being silly.
Crazy dogs.
-My parents. My dad drove me to a doctors appointment yesterday, and he didn't have to. He has a herniated disc, so he could have not done it and I would have understood. But instead my daddy just sucked it up and did it anyway. So the next time your wondering where I get it...um...yeah...
My mom calls me almost everyday to ask me if I have taken my medicine and to make sure I'm feeling well. I know you are probably thinking that would drive me crazy. Well it does, but when I step back and look at the bigger picture I am so grateful that she loves me enough to call.
-My in laws. A few days ago we had an emergency with our oil heat. They were going to help us with it, and I appreciated it. You hear stories about how awful some in laws are, but mine are wonderful!!
-My brother Pete. I'm thankful for him and all that he has done for me and that he is a role model for Kate. He is a lot stronger than he thinks he is, and I hope he figures it out! I love you Pete!
-My daughter Kate. Kate you are the biggest blessing I have received. You brighten my days always and your sense of self inspires me everyday.
-My husband Frank. Frank you put me first because of my health and even though I hate the stress that it puts on you; I love that you love me despite it all. I love your witty charm, I am so glad we found each other.
-My friend Jessica. You always manage to send me an email when I am down or obsessing over something! We have some sort of bizzaro connection, and I hope we always do. I love you.
-My friend Chris. We have certainly been through the ringer together. Through out it all we came out still friends and stronger for it too. I love you and your family!
-Face book. I am so thankful that I have a way to check in with my friends and family everyday. I love being able to see pictures and read a bit on what is going on in their lives. I'm able to send prayers to those who need them, and give support when they are in need. Not to mention that I am able to get support also!
-Grey skies and barren trees. Yeah, that's right I said grey skies and barren trees...I am thankful for a season of down time. Thankful for the cold because it reminds me of the warmth and thankful for the snow because it reminds me of the sun.
This is the season before the rebirth that spring brings, this is the season to remember and to give thanks for all that we have. I love winter, I love the cold snow, and I love the chilly breeze.
-Medicine and Doctors. Its hard to find a good doctor. Someone you like, who you have a bond with...I have been so very lucky with the doctors I have right now. Dr. Brinkley and Dr. Chernick are amazing. I am so thankful for them and that they get me and my mutated DNA! (lol)
-Nature. Right now most of nature is sleeping, preparing to bloom in the spring. But we still have a family of little sparrows that live on our house. I love to hear them chirping and chattering. It reminds me to be thankful for the little things in life.
-I am thankful for Ginger Ale. Yep that totally made the list! I drink a lot of ginger ale, and ever since I started I have had less upset tummy episodes. (Granted I also changed around my digestive enzymes as well)
-I am thankful for Little Fox and Snoop my doggies. The are both so crazy. One minute one of them is frustrating and the next minute they are both being silly.
Crazy dogs.
-My parents. My dad drove me to a doctors appointment yesterday, and he didn't have to. He has a herniated disc, so he could have not done it and I would have understood. But instead my daddy just sucked it up and did it anyway. So the next time your wondering where I get it...um...yeah...
My mom calls me almost everyday to ask me if I have taken my medicine and to make sure I'm feeling well. I know you are probably thinking that would drive me crazy. Well it does, but when I step back and look at the bigger picture I am so grateful that she loves me enough to call.
-My in laws. A few days ago we had an emergency with our oil heat. They were going to help us with it, and I appreciated it. You hear stories about how awful some in laws are, but mine are wonderful!!
Monday, February 7, 2011
2-7-11
So despite being absolutely exhausted today (actually it's been like this for the past few days) I find myself thankful for several things.
1. My Family. This one is always on my list, sometimes all these people are listed separately but not always. These people but up with my laziness. Well, I'm not lazy per say...my mitochondrial disease causes my inability to do so many things I used to be able to do. They take care of me, drive me places when I can't drive myself; make sure I don't over do it; and listen to me when I need someone to talk to. Not to mention being an inspiration to me everyday.
2. Birds chirping, outside and inside. We have two parakeets (Cloud and Mr. J) not only are they chatting it up in the kitchen but our front porch has about 11 little birdies on it! We always put seed out in the winter, and I love watching them out our front window.
3. My computer. I know, that sounds pretty lame--but in the grand scheme of my day most of my time is spent on this computer. I'd go crazy with out it.
4. My friends. Just like my family a lot of times I list names, but this time the list is too long. From Peggy helping us out, to Ann listening to me vent; from my cysters and fibros on facebook to my old friends from high school...it's just nice to know that every now and then someone is thinking of me.
5. Glee. Yep that's right, the TV show Glee made my thankful list. I *love* musicals and because its on TV I get to watch one every week.
1. My Family. This one is always on my list, sometimes all these people are listed separately but not always. These people but up with my laziness. Well, I'm not lazy per say...my mitochondrial disease causes my inability to do so many things I used to be able to do. They take care of me, drive me places when I can't drive myself; make sure I don't over do it; and listen to me when I need someone to talk to. Not to mention being an inspiration to me everyday.
2. Birds chirping, outside and inside. We have two parakeets (Cloud and Mr. J) not only are they chatting it up in the kitchen but our front porch has about 11 little birdies on it! We always put seed out in the winter, and I love watching them out our front window.
3. My computer. I know, that sounds pretty lame--but in the grand scheme of my day most of my time is spent on this computer. I'd go crazy with out it.
4. My friends. Just like my family a lot of times I list names, but this time the list is too long. From Peggy helping us out, to Ann listening to me vent; from my cysters and fibros on facebook to my old friends from high school...it's just nice to know that every now and then someone is thinking of me.
5. Glee. Yep that's right, the TV show Glee made my thankful list. I *love* musicals and because its on TV I get to watch one every week.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Year
So this will be my first thankful post in 2011!
Today I am thankful for: (In no particular order)
The New Year
Kate
Frank
Little Fox
Kearie
Pete
My mom and Dad
My in-laws
Jessica
Snoop
Chris, Damon and the Simm's clan!
Bill
A working car
Heat
The sounds of my birds chirping
Davy, Nick, Anders, Devin, Finn--All of the kids in my life!
Donna
Peggy (my 2nd mommy)
Crystal
My new years resolution for 2011 is to be more decisive and to write letters to the people I admire.
I hope you all have a great 2011!!
Today I am thankful for: (In no particular order)
The New Year
Kate
Frank
Little Fox
Kearie
Pete
My mom and Dad
My in-laws
Jessica
Snoop
Chris, Damon and the Simm's clan!
Bill
A working car
Heat
The sounds of my birds chirping
Davy, Nick, Anders, Devin, Finn--All of the kids in my life!
Donna
Peggy (my 2nd mommy)
Crystal
My new years resolution for 2011 is to be more decisive and to write letters to the people I admire.
I hope you all have a great 2011!!
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