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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 9:19:05 AM   
Lynn

 

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Status: offline 		Amazing weather! God's gift. So wonderful to hear that Leon is able to enjoy your outings Edda. Sparrow...I really do enjoy reading your posts!
I've been taking the meds to get rid of that nasty parasite that's causing the stomach ulcers. I thought it would be horrible to be on this regimen...but I've only 3 days left....with little side effects. So grateful.
My reg. doc did all my blood tests for my viral load etc, I see the Hep C doc on the 22nd. I'm positive that he will have good news for me. No matter what the results...I've been feeling SO good...bad news will not affect me. Prayers and blessings. Lots of love and big hugs, Lynn xo

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 10:44:01 AM   
Imenuff

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Lynn, the joy in your posts positively sings off the page. It is sssssssssssoooooooooooooo very good to hear that one by one, little illnesses are being healed and that God's amazing gift of beautiful autumn weather releases your spirit to soar in the beauty of the Holy One's creation. Know that you are held in heart love and that prayers continue for your complete healing and for consistent good news from the drs.
Edda, It sounds like it was as much of a joy for Leon to be able to sit outside as it was for you to be able to bring him outside. May he continue to grow stronger with each day. At least Chicago didn't make the top ten most polluted for 2008. Sounds like the city may be trying to clean up. May you both have many more enjoyable days outside and at the farmers market before the weather really gets inclement. Blessings on your prayer group this morning. It seems always to provide you with a very special break.
Jude, dear, I loved your one sentence
quote:

It will be my Birthday or Christmas present to myself.
It is good to see someone recognizing the importance of self-care and self-respect knowing that brithday and Christmas presents are given to all others and also need to be given to one's self. Itzhak Perlman has always been a favorite here also and it is so good to retrieve those "old" albums.
Sparrow, your ride in the country and then work in your woodworking shop sounds like a wonderful way to spend an Autumn day. One could almost see the swirls of smoke softly drifting skyward from a rough hewn chimney atop the wood working shop. I always joke with my husband that instead of blood in his veins, he has sawdust. After spending a lifetime as a carpenter, he has never seen a piece of wood that he doesn't love.
Barbara, T.O. Glenys,Joya, Lori(blessings on your upcoming retreat) and all who post here (please do not feel hurt if I have not mentioned your name as I am still digging out from being gone almost a month), blessings on all who post now and all who have been and still are a part of our family. May each be wrapped in the tender warmth of autumn colors and may they feed your spirits as dry leaves feed the fires. May they raise your spirits as the smoke that gently curls heavenward.

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 11:07:20 AM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Betty and Sparrow, you are both so blessed with such beautiful writing skills. It's always a pleasure to read your posts.

Today is another perfect day, almost Summer-like, and heaven knows we haven't had any Summer here these last two years, so am relishing this little break.

Grateful my cold is better, though it has left me very tired and lack-lustre.

Betty, I got tired of never being given presents I either wanted or appreciated. I do believe in giving ourselves treats, expecially when funds are low and spirits too. Flowers in the house have been a priority for me for many years now, and every food shop includes a food treat or two just for me.

Lynn, more pleasure at your upbeat post. so glad you are feeling good.

Love to all, Jude

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 12:32:24 PM   
Hope coach

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Gratitude Family
I have one simple yet profoundly deep Gratitude today
I am truly Grateful to all here who have offered Love & Support
today I received a "Doctorate of Quitology" for 1 year ago today
I quit smoking I could have never done this without all of you here
God Bless this Family of Gratefulness. Org I remain in prayer
for all concerns including mine of need for employment, finances,
spiritual relief, homes for homeless, peace of all nations, relief
from anxiety or illness, interventions of all parental or family conflicts
relational support and spiritual/angelic connections
Namaste
A slightly heavier but healthier version of me
Barbara T
 
 

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 2:37:04 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: online 		Congratulations, Barbara! I am really happy for you! You've accomplished something very important for your own health and that of everyone around you! Let your example inspire all others who have been trying to quit smoking! Keep up the good work!

Enjoy this glorious day!
Much love,
Edda

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 4:25:53 PM   
Lynn

 

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Status: offline 		KUDOS BARB!!! Can you add up how much $$$ you saved!! lol Love ya!

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/11/2008 6:36:06 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Really, really well done Barbara!! Take a bow!

I keep you and all your concerns in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Jude

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/12/2008 12:53:16 PM   
Lynn

 

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Status: offline 		Gratitude challenged today....bitter,disgusted,angry,hurt..saddened.
Robby's ex was in the paper today. She got married on 9/20. I knew it was coming.....and I'm surprised and annoyed at myself for hurting this badly. I feel like I lost him all over again, that he lived for nothing because now her husband will more than likely adopt the girls and there goes his namesake. Why does it hurt like this? I must be foolish.

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/12/2008 12:57:55 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Lynn,
I hurt for you too. Don't beat yourself up, it was bound to be hurtful.

All I can say is try to visualize an outcome which will mean you will still see the children.

My heart goes out to you and I will certainly be praying hard for you.

Much Love and Hugs, Jude

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/12/2008 2:46:27 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: online 		Dear Lynn,

there is nothing like events like this that bring out old feelings that have been hiding. Sometimes we think we have dealt with something just to discover that we were mistaken. It is quite normal for you to feel this pangs of pain. You are NOT foolish! Do keep a positive outlook about seeing your grandchildren. Perhaps this would be too difficult to do, but sending them a note wishing the couple well might help. You do want your grandchildren to have a happy home even if it means a change in names.

Wishing you peace of heart,
Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/12/2008 2:59:14 PM   
mamaluvskids

 

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Status: offline 		Today, I am thankful for love. If it weren't for love, where would we all be? I am so glad that God has lets us all know what love is and lets us all give love in return.
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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/12/2008 3:34:11 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: online 		Today I have a message from Julia to all her friends here. Julia is well but her computer is not. It has a serious virus infection. She needs to get a new computer. She will be out of touch for most of the week. She enjoyed today a pilgirmage with members of a group to which she belongs to a beautiful place in the region. The weather was as radiantly gorgeous there as it is here today in Chicago. She is thinking of and praying for all of you!

Edda

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/13/2008 7:24:49 AM   
lilsparrow

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Betty . . .
The place where we have our woodworking shop is not quite as romantic as you make it sound (it's in a section of an old apple barn), but since I read your post I am seeing it more as you described it! The ride in the country was wonderful . . . the colours were enough to make me catch my breath. I am reminded of how grateful I am to be in a place where I can really appreciate their beauty. By the way, your descriptions really bring to life in my mind's eye the splendor of autumn in New England.
I'm so happy to hear that your cold is better, Jude. My cold never really materialized, maybe it was just something in the air that day . . . you must be having an Indian summmer, like we are, or do you have Indian summer in the UK?
Please add my heartfelt congratulations Barbara, for getting your "Doctorate of Quitology". Smoking is one of the things that I myself, have been struggling with. I have quit several times, but something stressful and unexpected always caught me off guard. The first time it was the death of my first son, the second time was 9/11, and the third time was after the death of my father. This summer I have been working on it, was doing well, and backslid. I am back on track, but not totally free of them yet. Your message renews my inspiration to forge ahead over this last hump. Thank you so much. As a person dealing with this problem myself, I can appreciate the accomplishment it is.
Lynn, I can see from your message that the event of your son, Robbie's widow getting married is very painful for you. I agree with Jude and Edda's hopes that you will be able to keep contact with his children, for your son does live on through his children. I am sorry that your wounds have been reopened, but please know that your feelings are not foolish. Can you allow yourself to feel that pain, honour it, and soften it with your love? Your daughter-in-law's marriage does not diminish or negate Robby's existence . . . you still carry him in your heart and always will. I will keep you and your sadness in my heart today.
Edda, I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the weather yesterday with Leon, or was it raining in Chicago? Are your farmer's markets still going strong? We have a very small farmer's market, but many wonderful roadside stands.
Today I am grateful for this online community, as each one of you begin to take shape in my mind and heart. I feel I am beginning to know you individually through your writing styles and ways of expression. Thank you all for being here . . .
with love . . .
sparrow

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/13/2008 11:18:09 AM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Thank you Sparrow 
today I am grateful for another wonderful Autumn day. Yes, we do have Indian Summers here Sparrow, although, apart from about 2 weeks of sunshine early on, this IS summer!!!

Betty, I hope you had a blessed weekend. I didn't see any buzzards over the weekend, but I decided to walk up to school this afternoon instead of going by taxi, and was rewarded with a sighting of a pair, just for a few moments. They go quiet after the Summer. The main pair have their Winter place and I suppose the youngsters have to go off to find their own territories.

I nearly had to post in the Gratitude Challenged thread, as Chloe and I seem to clash every day now on the way home from school. She seems to think having a conversation is having an argument.
But I didn't get upset about it this time. I have to find a new way of communicating with her.

Dear Sparrow, I am so sorry you have had such heartache in your life. That you have so much Love in your heart is a wonder, and something to celebrate.
Do keep up your efforts to give up smoking. My ex- husband was in the house for less than 10 minutes today and, although he smoked outside, the smell came in with him Urgh!! I'm rooting for you. And Barbara too.

Edda, thank you for the message from Julia, I was wondering where she had got to.

I too have pictures in my mind of how all of you look!! I wonder how wrong I would be?

Love to all, Jude

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/13/2008 11:32:51 AM   
Lynn

 

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Status: offline 		Many heartfelt thanks to Betty, Barb, Edda, Jude and Sparrow. I'm feeling better today. I know the girls will be cared for and loved whether or not I'm in their lives. I can only keep praying and hoping one day that they will come around again when they get get older. I'm so grateful that I can express my feelings honestly. Love you all. xo
My friend Carol's Dad passed away yesterday, he was 90 and went in his sleep. Her Mom died almost 3 years ago November. They are together again, united with God. Puts life in perspective. Bless them both.
Rest In Peace Joe! Love you, and I will miss you.

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/13/2008 11:36:48 PM   
Imenuff

 

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Status: offline 		Today I am grateful for clean water to drink, to cook with, to use to make coffee, for a shower and to wash dirty clothes. Tonight, I am very grateful for a bed to sleep in and I pray for safety for all those who don't have a safe place to sleep.
Jude fresh flowers in the house are such a very special treat. That's the only reason I have a flower garden. The special food treat would need to be passed up since some weight loss occurred in Europe and hopefully, it will continue. I am sorry you didn't have any buzzards this weekend but glad they returned today. I enjoyed your comment on another post about "Super Nanny". I have watched it several times and it is so refreshing to see how she doesn't allow disrespect and sets consequences for bad behavior that are explained to the kids. They know the consequences beforehand and are responsible for the choices they make.
Barb, Congratulations on your Doctorate of Quitology." Bravo!!!! Like Sparrow, I haven't stopped smoking yet. I thought Europe would help but it seemed that they smoke much more than the states. In Italy and Ireland, it was very unusual to find someone who didn't smoke.
Lynn, It was so good to read about your health improving but so sad to read the heaviness and hurt in the other, which was not at all foolish. Remarriage and adoption may occur but no one can take away that your grandchildren are the embodiment of your son. The pain of not seeing them sounds really difficult, but they will always be the living continuity of Robby's life. So long as they are alive, part of Robby will always be alive.
Sparrow, dear, sometimes my imagination gets the best of me. This post began almost two hours ago and then was suspended when your comment about doing woodworking in an apple barn sent me off on a tangent writing poetry about apple butter cooking and the season of autumn. This year our leaves seem to be mostly just turning brown and then falling off. Hopefully that will change just a little.
Edda, may you and Leon have many more trips to the farmers market and much more time outdoors before the cold sets in. Thank you for telling us about Juliana. At least it is only her computer that is "sick". At least three of the individuals who were at Mattli have gotten rather sick in the midst of their trip back home.
Joya, You are right, it is so good that God has let us all know what love is.
May all have a blessed and mindful week.

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/14/2008 12:15:52 AM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: online 		Sparrow, to answer your questions - the farmers markets around the city continue until the end of the month. There is one almost every day of the week in some part of the city. A special market that offers organic produce, some special prepared food and even educational presentations runs twice a week. The market closest to us is about 3/4 mile away. We go there very early Saturday mornings, Leon with his electric scooter, I walking. Only one Saturday the weather was too wet to go. I am so grateful for all the fresh produce that is so much better than what one can get in the store. There is no more corn this season but still plenty of tomatoes and vegetables. The Honeycrisp apples are now a special treat! This past weekend the weather was simply wonderful!

Edda

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/14/2008 5:18:55 AM   
buttington

 

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Status: offline 		Edda, I am so pleased to be sharing in this beautiful weather, so many miles away from you. Rain is forecast for today, but so far it is fine.

Jude

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/14/2008 8:15:41 AM   
lilsparrow

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Edda . . .
It's wonderful that you have so many farmer's markets. I guess I just forget how big a city Chicago is. I lived there back in 1967, up on Magnolia (not a very good neighborhood at the time). I mostly remember how COLD it was in the winter. I have seen those electric scooters . . . they are very nice. That's where technology is actually working for the good. (Please give my best to Leon). Our corn is gone too. I cooked the last of it for a quiche, and tasted it before adding it . . . it was like ambrosia even without seasoning--just melted in the mouth. I could have eaten the whole bowl of just corn all by myself! Re: apples, my current favorites are the Macouns . . . sweet and crisp. Is the Julia you refer to Juliana? If so, I look forward to reading her posts when she is able to come back online.
Betty . . . That's one reason I have a garden too, for the fresh-cut flowers. I've struggled with it for about 15 years of attempting to force my will on the earth--I  finally have come to terms with the fact that the only way for it to survive is to admit that it is a mostly shade garden. No delphiniums here, although you can be sure I tried. Through this lesson though, I have discovered  the beauty of shade perennials. 
Jude . . . How nice we can all appreciate an Indian summer. It almost makes up for not having much of a real summer!
Today I appreciate the reminder from Betty to enjoy everything there is to enjoy about fresh, clean water . . . for coffee, for bathing, for washing the clothes. Many, many people in the world do not have this. It is a luxury we take for granted. I am grateful for access to books--just about any book I might want. I am grateful for the talent and skills I have . . . I can replace the innards of my toilet, crochet, and create a presentable drawing. I take these things for granted. I am grateful that it is my job to take the recyling up to the street as if forces me out in the early, early morning. The rush of fresh air on my sleepy face in those minutes just before dawn wakens me more than the coffee. I am grateful for lessons learned. I am grateful to be able to feel held in grace . . . today at least.
with love to all . . .
sparrow

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RE: TODAY, I AM GRATEFUL FOR .......... - 10/14/2008 8:43:15 AM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: online 		Yes, Sparrow, I did mean Juliana! In the meantime you can read a lot of her posts in the thread about books!

Love,
Edda

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