Counting my blessings. . . .

Day 23--Month 2

No weight loss. . . . But there's still time to reach my goal! Not giving up!

I was kind of whiny in the last post, and I want to remain positive (while still remaining honest), so tonight, I will focus on the pluses!

Another list post. . . .

• I am thankful that my aunt, Karen, was blessed enough to receive a new (to her) kidney, and thankful that she is doing so well.
• I am thankful that my family, especially my dad, has decided to make a concerted effort to live a more healthy lifestyle
• I am thankful to have been introduced to Xyngular products, right now, at this time.
• I am thankful that I am having success with losing weight and getting healthy.
• I am thankful for friends to go on this journey with me!
• I am thankful for a great report from my oncologist.
• I am thankful for my job and that I'm now teaching theatre/drama.
• I am thankful for a wonderful cast for our spring production.
• I am thankful for a principal that supports me!
• I am thankful that I get to touch and impact students' lives and that my past students let me know this almost daily.
• I am thankful for the diverse group of students that I've taught this year that have challenged me to learn and grow and get better at my job.
• I am thankful those parents that support me and their child/children in the arts.
• I am thankful for colleagues that have become friends.
• I am thankful for my sweet Sebastian that loves me to death and that has been a sweet boy to his new brother, Scooter.
• I'm thankful for my three super sisters, two nieces, and two cool brothers-in-law.
• I'm thankful to be Drew's God-mother, and all of the Branham children's pretend aunt.
• I'm thankful for Rach and Isa.
• I am thankful for my "fake sons."
• I'm thankful that I get exercise climbing up the stairs to my third floor apartment, multiple times, everyday. Every. Day. LOL
• I'm thankful for my iPhone and iPad. They do keep me organized, connected, and creative,
• I'm thankful that my tax refund was deposited in my account today. :)
• I'm thankful for all of my Kindle Apps so I can always have the book I'm reading with me.
• I truly am thankful for Facebook and other social media apps that allow me to keep in touch with friends.
• I am thankful that I was able to get a reliable card this summer.
• I am thankful for all of the opportunities available to me in the Xyngular corporation.
• I am thankful for Nicole and Kellie that help and inspire me daily.
• I am thankful to believe in a God that lets me question his very existence.
• I am thankful for a faith that allows me to explore all options.
• I am thankful for opportunities to let my faith grow.
• I am thankful for my MAMA!!
• I am thankful for music, dragonflies, clouds, physics and other random things that confound and inspire me at the same time.
• I am thankful that I can write poetry.
• And--if you read to the end of this post, I am thankful for you!

This has been a fun exercise. I recommend that you do it. I just sat down and wrote the things out as they came to me. Not much editing. No critiquing myself at all. In fact, I'm not even re-reading this until I post it. Try it! Once you get going, it's hard to stop.

Count your blessings name them one by one!