November 4, 2016

For another day of beautiful weather.  I love fall days like this  Bright blue skies and the sun lighting up the color show in the trees.

For new books on my Kindle.  One Michael Connelly and one Ry recommended.  I cant wait to dive into both of them.

For seeing the city come together peacefully and celebrate the history making Cub's World Series win. It was an incredible celebration with over 6 million in attendance!

For a surprise hot photo texted to me and some conversation to go along with it!

For my courage today.  I overcame a big hurdle and clicked send.

November 3, 2016

For the sweet song of the birds on my walk around the lake.  So many of the birds have left for the winter, which makes those who stay song even sweeter.

For the sound of leaves crunching under my feet, and the sunny deep blue skies above me.  That magical sound calms the soul.

For some texts!  A huge improvement from where we were.

Once again for the glorious colors of fall.  I can never get enough of this season.

For another day of perfect fall weather!  A bit warmer than usual but very much appreciated!

November 2, 2016

For my sweet blonde pup.  I love watching her run and play, even in the rain!  Her happiness is contagious and always makes me smile!

For small traditions.  My sweet girl has a beautiful fall foliage patterned leash and collar set.  We always break it out October 1st and she wears it until the day after Thanksgiving, when it's replaced by her pretty red leather jingle bell collar.  I don't know why it makes me smile every year, but it does.

For the sky clearing and the rain moving out for a bit, allowing us a beautiful dry walk!

For last night.  The conversation.  The FaceTime.  The unmedicated sleep it brought me.  It's still on my mind and the imagination and river is flowing again.

For the Cubs winning the World Series.  Just minutes before the end of this day history was made! An amazing and well deserved win.

November 1, 2016

For the beautiful weather! 75° and bright blue skies!  A perfect breeze on a perfect fall day!

For the colors of fall!  Nature's paint brush is always so amazing!

For my sweet pup!  I know I include her everyday, but laying in the sun with my face buried in her soft fur is the best feeling in the world!  She loves unconditionally.  As Steve Earle sang "she loves me even when I'm blue."

For cold clean water. In a world where so many don't have access to clean drinking water I'm so very grateful that I do.

For time spent with my best friend!  Some texting.  Some naughty FaceTime.  A beautiful surprise and an amazing way to spend the evening.

October 31, 2016

For the timelessness of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,  I hope I never lose my love of Charlie Brown!

For the beautiful weather today.  Halloween is usually a crap shoot here.  We've had some of our fiercest storms on Halloween.  Today was a balmy no coat kind of day!  Perfect for trick-or-treating!

For my sweet blonde pup!  She's always just cute enough and crazy enough to make me smile! Watching her play with her ball today is a perfect example.  Of course she insisted on dropping it in a big mud puddle, then happily splashing around in the muddy water after it!  It didn't phase her that she just had a bath 2 days ago for doing the exact same thing.  She finds joy in the moment, which reminds me to as well.

For the universe putting the right people in my life just when I need them.  I had a woman pray the sweetest prayer for me.  It's like she could read my mind and hit on everything my heart felt.  It was an amazing feeling!

For fat bright orange pumpkins!  My heart smiles every time I see them sitting there on the steps of the porch!

New thanks

I took a look over here today, and realized it's been almost a year since I posted. I became so wrapped up in Pea's last days, and making her as comfortable as possible, I neglected this. After I lost her, I felt I had very little to be thankful for.

I lost myself for a while there. Lost myself in medication to numb my heart to the never ending pain that I was experiencing. Tramadol and Oxy were my meds of choice. They allowed me to drift into that place where I stopped feeling. Stopped thinking. Stopped asking God and life what I had done so terribly wrong to deserve this.

I won't go into all the details of why she meant so much to me. I will just say that Sweet Pea was with me through one of the most difficult times in my life. When I lost faith in people, when I lost hope, she was there. I had no idea what I was going to do without her.

If you read my other blog, you know that Honey came into my life. I lost a job I could barely stand, and within a few weeks found a new one, with a pretty substantial pay increase. Bit by bit my smile returned.

So, I think it's time I start posting here again. Pea Pod, I miss you! I will miss typing this each evening without you sleeping next to me. I don't think Honey will sit still long enough to do it with me like you did!

I am thankful for being able to share 13 years of my life with you.

I am thankful for all the things you taught me.

I am thankful for all the sunsets we savored together.

I am thankful for all our days in the kayak.

I am thankful that your energy is still with me. I feel you sometimes. When I need you most. I hear your soft sigh. I smell you scent. I know you are still taking care of me. I will love you always. ~Mama~

Been so long.... Thursday Thanks

I can't seem to keep up with my posts in this blog. Hell, I can barely keep up with the posts in my main blog. I do write my gratitude in my paper journal nightly, I just seem to never get around to transferring them here. Taking care of Sweet Pea has become my main focus. She is doing well. We are seeing a new doctor on Tuesday to see what suggestions she might have. I post more about it in the other blog, so if you are ever want updates on her, that is where you will find them. We are making the most of each day, and taking them as they come.

I've been chewed out a bit my someone who holds my heart from miles away. Even though we talk daily, these journals are their way of staying in touch with my world. The ordinary things in my day, and the photos that make up what I saw and did. Apparently, what I though was a silly mundane thing, is very important to them. I have promised to be more regular with postings and pictures, while their job keeps them far away.

So, here is my Thursday thanks.

1. For a beautiful walk with the Pea. Spring is finally here, despite our thoughts that it would never arrive this year!

2. For a new keyboard! Sounds silly, but if you had to type on one for 8 hours a day and 6 or so keys only worked if you hit an exact spot, you'd understand why it is such a big deal!

3. For the gorgeous sunset we were treated to last night. They never stop amazing me.

4. Grilled asparagus with olive oil and sea salt. Nothing more I need to say about THAT!

5. A letter from a fellow blogger that warmed my heart. Thank you....you! Your kind comments touched me so much. *hugs*