After fifteen days of writing for National Blog Posting Month (NaBloPoMo) I'm taking it a little easier today. As I write this it's late afternoon, and I'm enjoying the view of our mountain so softly lit by the setting sun. The snow barely covers the ground, reminding me that another winter is soon upon us and with it comes the dreaded permanent chill in the air.
The quiet in the house is comforting, the only sound are the bells on my cats' collars. It soothes me in ways I can't explain. And so I reflect.
Recently I was asked to create a gratitude challenge for MultipleSclerosis.net, the health website I write for. Often, the holidays are a difficult time for people living with chronic illness, making it important to remember what we're grateful for instead of focusing on our illness. This issue is not exclusive to those with disabilities. It can also be a lonely or stressful time for others.
I posted three things I am grateful for with accompanying photos. With Thanksgiving coming, I thought I'd write a (very) short gratitude post for my 16th day of NaBloPoMo.
I am grateful that our son had a chance to get to know his great-grandparents.
And that all four of his grandparents are an integral part of his life.
I am grateful I have had an opportunity to travel to see loved ones, and to explore new places.
I am more than grateful for every experience I've had, both good and bad, that helped shape my life to bring me to this moment. Because right now I am grateful to you, dear reader, for your comments, encouragement and support. You have enriched me in ways that I never anticipated or take for granted. I humbly thank you.
Have a wonderful Sunday and an empowering week.
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It's the simple things that are the best parts of life, right? Loved your list.
A beautiful post.I enjoyed reading it. By the way where do you live? Sounds a little like heaven, even in winter.
I am grateful to peak into your world and find myself smiling!
I am grateful for you! Thanks for a great post.
Hi Cathy! Congrats on reaching the halfway mark of the month's writing!
Enjoy your snow. lol! I'm sooo grateful there's no snow in Los Angeles, because oy vey- I fell on ice last February in New York! Grateful I'm better now.... 🙂
Oh, this is so beautiful, Cathy! I'm grateful to know you and have you as a friend, and, that we're half way through #NaBloPoMo!
Love these photos that are filled with so much love and gratitude. Having loving family and friends truly is the greatest gift. Thank you for this inspirational message, Cathy.
Gratitude Rocks! I'm at the mid way point for my 30-Day Gratitude Challenge on my blog and while it has been "challenging" to keep it up every day this month it is SO-O-O worth it as I'm sure you know. Good for you for sharing the gratitude. I don't think it is possible to ever have to much...and the more you give the more you get! ~Kathy
yay. So much to be grateful for. I've never really traveled. Always seemed to be so much time. I'd like to travel more in this half of life. Looks like you've already been to some fabulous sites.
This is wonderful, Cathy! Thank you for sharing. I need to do one of these too. NaBloPoMo is hard work! 🙂
I am grateful for all of those who fill my life with joy - you are so solidly on that list and yes, I grateful for our intelligent conversations, our crazy tangents, and moments of collective genius!
Cathy, I read this early this morning, but waited to comment. It just didn't feel appropriate to have my previous post show up under comment love when you wrote something so beautiful. The joy and love that shines through your images is so wonderful. I know your life isn't without challenges and I find it so inspiring how you always seem to be shining a spotlight on the silver linings. Thank you for this beautiful piece, it was a lovely start to my day.
Beautiful. And I am grateful for you, your writing, your friendship.
those are wonderful things to be grateful for!! I am going to do that tomorrow. its a great idea!!
I'm grateful for your encouraging blog and being able to know you and your wonderful family!
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