Gransnetters share what lockdown has made them feel grateful for with McCarthy & Stone

I feel grateful for my husband, without him I don’t know how I would get through the isolation on lockdown

I've been so grateful for my house and garden. So many times over the last few weeks I've been able to get out in the garden, either to do some gardening or just sit outside and enjoy the flowers and every time I've thought how lucky I am to be able to do that.

For time to think

I am grateful to be alive, having been ill and now better thankfully. Every day is precious and to enjoy nature at its best is a tonic.

I am grateful to my son who has been doing my shopping during lockdown and I am very grateful that I have a garden where I have been able to grow lots of fruit and vegetables and just sit out and relax.

So grateful for all the fine weather especially early on in lock down. It made everything such much easier for everyone. Glad I had a garden to plant some salad and tomatoes and to distract me. Now we can reap the rewards. But mainly thanks to DH who cooked so many meals .

I'm grateful for my friends and family being healthy throughout this awful period

I would like to thank my dustman who happily took extra rubbish for me when the refuse tip was closed

Like many others I am grateful for people helping others, whether that be nurses, cleaners or bin-men. I am glad they are finally being appreciated.
I am grateful for having my garden which has made this whole thing bearable.
I am very grateful that my two younger children managed to avoid their exams. Both have worked so hard but DD was becoming ill with the incessant pressure of A levels; I am so grateful that she amazingly managed to avoid a possible breakdown and is now very happy and herself again.

I'm grateful for good friends that have looked out for me and my family throughout lockdown. For my beautiful little grandson who lives with us, and for another grandchild due at Christmas. For a supportive husband. For lots of good weather and lovely long walks while I've been on furlough and a job to go back to soon.

I am grateful to have enough food, a home, a garden, and to be loved, albeit from a distance.
I am grateful to Zoom to enable me to continue joining in poetry events and other discussions.,
I am grateful to the friend who arranges for a group of us to read poems to each other over our phones Each week.
I am grateful to the health centre staff, pharmacy staff, and optician’s staff have been thoughtful and patient. They make me feel that they are genuinely concerned for my welfare in spite of their being busy and under stress.
I am grateful to my family for their telephone calls, presents, drawings, and photographs which make me feel less isolated and lonely.
I am grateful for the theatre companies who are streaming wonderful productions online.

My list is not long

I am grateful for everything thing I have.

I am still working.
I am grateful for my husband who brings me tea and much much more
I am grateful for my children I havent seen them now for over 4 months They are safe
I am grateful for the regular photos and updates on my grandson. I havent seen my grandson for 4 months,
I am grateful for my garden, as when my working day has been awful, it is there to immerse me
I am grateful for whats app, video calls messages to keep in touch.
I am grateful for the life I have

I am so grateful to have a large garden. It has been a life saver to get the fresh air and exercise without the crowds.

I am very grateful for the posties & delivery drivers who have continued to do their jobs under very difficult circumstances. The amount of parcels being delivered each day has been incredible! Well done to all.

I'm obviously grateful for my health, family and garden, but it's given us sometime to slow down and be grateful for the many small things that are around us.

We have a lovely plant reserve near us we can walk round and we saw lots of orchids this year.

My veg patch has been planted and I'm grateful to start harvesting fresh veg for my tea and to see that there will be more to come.

I work for the NHS so life has been fairly 'normal' for me, still going out to work every day, and my partner is an undertaker, so the same for him.
I would like to thank my partner though, for taking to and from work and having to take up the bulk of the household chores for the last 7 weeks whilst I recover from a broken ankle and foot!

the good weather made it more bearable because I could get out in the garden, the thing I most want to do is cuddle my grandchildren

I am very grateful I have a sewing machine .i used it every day during the lockdown, altering clothes and making bags and make up bag for family and friends by using a pair of curtains I no longer Needed. I even make a summer long skirt out of a old duvet cover . Happy with the results.this hobby helped me from boredom and keep my spirits up

Our residence road group has organised shopping, meals, book and DVD lending and much more. So many thanks to all those volunteers who have helped me and others. Much appreciated, thank you all.

Grateful for good health and lots of phone calls

My lovely husband, my garden and support from my family. And books .. always books!

I am grateful to have had a house in the country with a large garden and plenty of space with dog walks on our door step.

I feel so grateful for having a garden. It has been lovely pottering about taking time to enjoy it properly. I also enjoyed my dogs company and taking him for long walks. The gorgeous weather played a big part as well.

I live in a rural community and I am grateful for the care and support provided by my neighbours during lockdown.

Today I held hands with my 2 year old grandson. He didn’t understand why grandma suddenly couldn’t hug him when we had spent so much time together since he was a baby. And it broke my heart. We both learned to do a happy dance when we saw each other. But our hands fitted together just right today as we finally walked together. Lockdown was harsh and cruel for grandparents and grandchildren.