Gratitude Diary

Waking up alive and well
The sun shone all day
The swathe of crocuses and snowdrops planted into my front lawn are looking wonderful

Our littlest ran to cuddle me first today, instead of dashing straight past as usual to get to Grandad.

I found the perfect card for a friend’s 60th.

I finally decided which one to keep of the 5 padded jackets I ordered in the sale.

Very patient people in Boots and the doctor's receptionist taught me how to order a repeat prescription.

Ticket office lady found me a cheap train fare for Sunday.

Finally caught up with the birthday cards I should have sent in Jan and Feb so I feel up-to-date at last.

We had a strange menu, lunch out, with a 4 year old.
Daffs popping up.
Warm coats and hands.

Several people helping me with my luggage on a rail journey.
Seeing my DD2 waiting at the barrier at Crewe Station after a tedious journey from Torquay via South Wales!!
The joy of family fun in an after dinner game about food.

Agreed kitty

This is such a good idea to write down 3 things a day you are grateful for. At the end of the year you can read all the happy memories by the fire and think 'Mmm....that was all good'.

I had a lovely long catch-up with my favourite friend.

There was a parking space in our too tiny village car park. A miracle on a Friday.

The Garden was alive with birds.

I’m organised for Mr C’s birthday tomorrow. Amazing.

A PPG meeting at the surgery gave me hope for the future

Our goddaughter doesn’t have cancer

Today is Friday and I’m off tomorrow
Met my third son after work and he stayed for tea
A loving husband that still makes me laugh

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.