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Elaine B SSMB God
Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 8270 Location: West Yorkshire, England
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:50 pm Post subject: The Gratitude Topic |
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As the sun is shining, it's a long weekend and I have a pepperoni pizza in the fridge I thought it would be great if people would post about the things in their lives that they're grateful for. It doesn't have to be big, in fact the smaller the better - it's the little things we experience every day, and truly appreciate, that make the most difference.
Apart from the pizza I'm grateful today for my health, my great friends and family, my CDs, Cadbury's Turkish Delight chocolate, the relaxing smell of lavender from my oil burner, and, of course, my PC!
Anyone else up for a bit of an Attitude of Gratitude?
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Julie C SSMB God
Joined: 10 Feb 2006 Posts: 503 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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what a great idea.
I am grateful for the health of myself, my family and friends. For having a truly wonderful husband and son. For having the best, most supportive parents a girl could ask for.
And am I ever grateful that it looks as though Spring is finally here!
oh ok and Im grateful for the fact that aforementioned husband and son have gone to the park and I can blob out on the sofa for a while drinking tea and eating a Ripple! _________________ Soon after dark emily cries, gazing through trees in sorrow hardly a sound till tomorrow
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Tonny SSMB God
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 4209 Location: Holland (south-east)
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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Great topic Elaine !!
I am gratefull for my dear friends , for all the beautifull music I have ,
for the very old cheese I found on the market today ,
for the smell of flowers and the sound of singing birds , for patience and understanding ,
for my pc and the internet , for my brother in law (he's my 'computer-serviceman' ) _________________ Good friends are like stars
You don't always see them, but you know they are always there |
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'Boo Site Admin
Joined: 26 Jul 2002 Posts: 12046 Location: I'm a Lancashire lass.
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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There simply isn't room here for all the things I'm grateful at this particular time in my life - but without question the biggie is my gratitude to the wonderful staff of Fairfield General Hospital in Bury that saved my husband's life - especially A&E, the theatre staff and surgeons who gave up a night of sleep and the amazing, gentle, patient people in ICU.
The fact that he's downstairs right now sulking because I wouldn't buy him the timber pixie house - with balcony - in B&Q is purely down to that team of incredible people. _________________ Keeper of Good Souls Interactive the official fan archive at Starsailor.net
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Clairebert SSMB God
Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Posts: 2709 Location: Canada, Ontario
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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This is a lovely idea for a topic.
I'm grateful for my parents...who show their support continually. Sometimes they may get a little overprotective and annoy me about school grades. But I know they do it out of worry, and they want to see me realise my dreams.
I'm grateful for my true friends...who listen to me and show me they care for me everyday.
I'm grateful for spring...that chases away all the dreariness of winter. I love seeing the buds growing on the trees, and the fact that I can walk to school with just a jacket on.
I'm grateful for the people on this board who helped me and supported me through my, what seems now, trivial teenage dramas . I'm also gratful for you guys because you helped me discover wonderful singers and bands that aren't getting the recognition they should be getting. _________________ ~~I got enough respite to keep on trying. I got enough respite to keep from crying.~~ |
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Moomintroll SSMB God
Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Posts: 7347 Location: up in the clouds
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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What a really nice Topic, Elaine.
There are so many things I am grateful for, but I will start with my family (including the animals) and friends who I all love so much. My life just wouldnt be the same without you all. That includes all you lovely people on this messageboard, of course. _________________ A Moomin is for life, not just for Christmas.xxx
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theano SSMB God
Joined: 12 Oct 2005 Posts: 2208 Location: Paris, France
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hard question
I'm grateful for everything in the life, the good and the bad (which makes me appreciate the good even better) . |
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Emmi SSMB God
Joined: 21 Jan 2004 Posts: 4455 Location: The Netherlands
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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Nice topic!
Right now I'm grateful for the friend that supported me when I really needed him even though he didn't know I needed support
I'm also grateful for the fact that I can go to uni and study the things I like.
Last but not least I'm grateful for having such wonderful parents
Oh, and right now I'm grateful for having a nice bed to sleep in! _________________
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Paul SSMB God
Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Posts: 5815 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea Elaine
I´ll answer tomorrow. Now I´m just tired. I worked today and now I need just my bed. HUGS!!! _________________
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peeps SSMB God
Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 646 Location: scotland
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:40 am Post subject: |
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10 years ago I had cancer and while going through treatment someone suggested keeping a little book of gratitudes. At first I thought it was a bit corny and some of it would be stating the obvious (like being still alive and having the most wonderful hubby!!) you start to notice the small things and random acts of kindness and thats when your whole outlook changes. You become more aware and receptive to good things and positivity. Its a very very powerful thing to do and worth persevering with.
Well done for suggesting it Elaine and I hope others get as much benefit .
My little gratitude for today is I will be going to the gym to train for 'the race for life' which I will do in June to celebrate my uncle being in remission. |
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Paul SSMB God
Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Posts: 5815 Location: Germany
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'm grateful for my mother and my friends. especially for my love Christina and I´m also grateful for the spring and music
I´m grateful to live. _________________
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roxiehart SSMB God
Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 4093 Location: somewhere far far away....
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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I am grateful that all my family and friends are in good health and am grateful for all the friends I have including the lovely people on here, some of whom I have met and some I have yet to meet _________________
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Celtman SSMB God
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 11434 Location: Heading South
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Elaine B SSMB God
Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 8270 Location: West Yorkshire, England
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Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 8:04 am Post subject: |
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I'm pleased people are getting something out of this It's lovely to read all of your comments.
It's amazing how much you can gain from doing this every day. I was like Peeps, I thought it was a bit of a cheesy thing to do, but it can change your whole perspective on life, if you let it!
Right this moment I'm grateful to the delivery man who brought 13 very heavy boxes to my office, when I'd been informed earlier this week that I'd have to get them to the 7th floor myself! The delivery guy said he liked to help people if he could - how lovely is that? _________________ Ever thought about having your own Life Coach?:
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Paul SSMB God
Joined: 29 Jul 2002 Posts: 5815 Location: Germany
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Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 8:09 am Post subject: |
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I´m grateful for this sunny and warm day. SPRING!!! _________________
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