Ten Things of Thankful

Perhaps some people are born into this world just naturally feeling grateful for everything that comes their way. Maybe they are the ones that help the rest of us see what is right there in front of us. Whoever you are and wherever you are on your measuring stick of life, you no doubt have a reason for coming here to see what ten things of thankful I might possibly be posting. Maybe you are hoping to lift your spirits today. Could it be that you just want to laugh or smile, or hope that someone else feels like you do? Whatever it is, I hope you find some of that here and on the blogs of others who link up. 

I join in with the Ten Things of Thankful blog hop hosted by Kristi Brierley of Thankful Me, because it is beneficial to me to take time to notice the little and the big things each week. It is difficult to explain how that makes a difference in my life, but I do feel happier when I give thanks whether it is in private prayers, or casual conversations with others, or here on this blog. Much has been said and written about the power of positive thinking. Being ungrateful brings out the negativity in a person, so naturally the opposite action creates positivity.

1. A good report from a doctor. I had been a little concerned about something to do with my health, so I scheduled an appointment to get the opinion of the doctor. It was a huge relief to start off the week knowing I could put those worrisome thoughts aside.

2. A good focus meeting at the nursing center. I always enjoy meeting with the staff for a focus meeting about my mother's care. It gives them and me a chance to address specific concerns about her health and treatment.

3. Fun activity at the nursing home. My husband and I went up to the nursing center to take mom to an outdoor area that was was arranged to bring some enjoyment to the residents for a few hours. Therapy animals were brought there for the residents to watch and pet if they desired. There were some chickens, a couple of llamas, a couple of goats, and a dog. Mom seemed to enjoy one of the little goats the most, but acted relieved to return to her living area. (Over stimulation can be a problem for those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.)

4. Cooler days, air quality back in the normal range after a week of hazardous air quality and high temperatures and even some sprinkles in some areas today. To be able to open the windows for a while and to feel that it is safe to be outside again is a blessing. It made me think about those parts of this country and in other countries where bad air quality is something the citizens haven't had relief from yet.

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5. Being able to get the car serviced and a part replaced that the technician noticed was showing signs of cracking. Yeah, for observant eyes.

6. Visits with friends. There are many ways to visit such as texting, writing an email, or a handwritten snail mail note or letter, making a phone call, taking a friend to lunch, going to a museum or park together, or just visiting with one another at your home or their home. I'm thankful for friends to visit and for those who visit me.

7. Finding several good clothing buys at a thrift shop. Shopping for clothes isn't nearly as enjoyable for me as it once was, so being able to find something that I liked and which fit was a plus!

8. Discovering a mini-mall in a small town. It was a serendipitous find, and one to which I will return. Small quiet shops within close proximity of each other was quite inviting.

9. A date with my husband. We went to see a new movie that just came out. The theater had very plush comfortable seats. It was a good thing that it was an action film, or I just might have fallen asleep, not because of the movie, but because the seats were that  comfortable.

10. Old photos. There is something about looking through old photos that stirs so many memories. I'm thankful for the challenge on the Finish the Sentence Friday blog hop this week where we were asked to share a photo and write about it.