Gratitude Diary

Crocuses and snowdrops are out in the garden .
Had nice evening with 2 sons and one of their gfs last night.
Enjoying my volunteer training on Tuesday mornings.

A lovely morning dog walk along the seafront and through the park which is full daffodils and crocus.
My bedding is on the washing line in full sun
My trees are getting pruned and I can see the view of the Lough a lot lot better

Spoke to a young Mum and her lovely little girl in the park.
My Tesco shopping arrived on time
Had a nice enjoyable lunch

Hello Aona welcome.

Went to over 60's exersise class.
Got hubby out to walk 2 dogs together, unusual
Watched 'Better' with son. Companionable

1. After two weeks of feeling absolutely awful i am feeling better and only a very faint positive covid test
2. I managed to shower after ….. days!
3. Had a lovely walk with my Puppy ‘Isla’ without needing to sit down at every bench.

You should be positive,
I went to the club and my daughter had some good news. A great day 😊
Not my back was bad and the health issue was nothing. They are negatives.

Am here and healthy
Chickens laid eggs
Booked holiday to 2 places have always wanted to go to

Enjoying time with grandchildren who arrived yesterday for the week-end although they are both off to individual parties for most of today.

Nice e mail from ex neighbours where we used to live, also now moved too and invited us to call in when we are next in their area..

I managed to get all the fruit and veg I needed (even tomatoes) from my Sainsburys shop.

1. Greatful to be alive, life is a gift.
2. I have a very understanding and loving husband.
3. I have sight... to see this beautiful earth.

Hearing that GD is managing anxiety better.

Finished shredding late DH’s paperwork now that estate work is completed - bittersweet.

Out for coffee with good friends.

My children and new granddaughter are happy and healthy.
A first date for many years arranged next week!
My very good friend who is always there for me.

DH finally beginning to feel better.
Managed to take some photos for a story I am writing where a ballerina Barbie really looks as if she is dancing.
Watched the cat catching her tail while 12 inches above the floor.

The Sun on my Face
Loving to drive, the Freedom
Having lunch with my Son

Enjoyed writing a long letter to a friend
Staying in bed as have a cold and not having to force myself into work
So relieved one of the chickens I was looking after decided to come home. Phew.

News that a lovely couple are pregnant, just before they were to start IVF.
Laying in bed watching Saturday Kitchen with a cup of coffee

My husband found tomatoes, cucumber and eggs this morning

Lots of wins - and the sun is shining

My blood pressure readings are down at long last.
No telephone call from a friend who goes on at great length about a ghost she has. I have no belief in ghosts whatsoever and struggle to listen and make any comment.
My embroidery wallhanging is going really well and I lose myself in it.

I wrestled a clean duvet cover on my own.
It's a gorgeous spring day.
I am knitting hats for charity and enjoying the process.

I am grateful to my sister for coming to visit last weekend - first time we'd seen each other since the beginning of the pandemic
I am grateful to my (currently) favourite author for giving me a world to dive into now the Carnival week is over and I can relax (up to 15 of us together over Shrove Mon and Tuesday)
I am grateful that it was so sunny while everyone was here - although that's not directly true for today - temps have dropped radically.

Walked for an hour with a friend

Went to the library having recently re-joined - first time in about 10 years

Picked up a few yellow stickers from M&S

All very simple pleasures but I'm grateful for the civility of it all!

I’m grateful that:
DD gave up one of her few days off to spend it with me.
That I managed some small tasks in the garden this week.
That I can still feel happiness at seeing the first signs of Spring without DH at my side to share it. There are hazel catkins in the lanes.

Early morning view from bed of red-brick chimneys of neighbouring homes - so comforting
One window filled with soft-pink blossom of tree planted 35 years ago by neighbouring friend long-gone to Australia...
Leisure to just lie and enjoy it all

Nice companionable art session this morning.
Nails done.
Relaxing evening with tv and Duolingo French.

Met a "new" friend this morning, and I don't think she is "new" anymore

Walked to the coffee shop there and back

Organised next trip to see grandchildren.

DD2 arrived home safely from a trip.

Time to indulge myself in some art work.

Finding exactly the glass dish I have been looking for.