Tis the Season to be Grateful

I love Thanksgiving. It combines many of my favorite things; family, food and sharing gratitude. I haven't been writing in my gratitude journal on a regular basis, but when I am having a down week I write in it for a couple of consecutive days. I also write in it when there are things happening in my life that I truly feel grateful so that when I go back and read it I can remember the feeling I had that day/week/month.

In honor of Thanksgiving I went through and found a random sampling of things I have written in the past 6 months;

4/27: Today I am grateful for CLEAN SCANS!!
You betcha. If nothing else, I will be thankful every day for my health.I have multiple entries about being grateful for modern medicine and the excellent health care team and treatment I receive. I also, continue to be grateful for all of those people who came before me and tested out my chemo, radiation and surgery. It is what drives me to continue to be an active participant in the PRESENT trial and send my blood around the country.

3/30: Today I am grateful for peanut butter
Yeah, I have a bunch of posts about being grateful for certain foods. Ginger made an appearance the past couple of weeks with my stomach issues. But, as well documented nothing tops my list more than my Mom's mashed potatoes.

8/21: Today I am grateful for my co-survivors 
Honestly, I don't remember why I was so grateful on this particular day for my friends and family, but I do remember everyday why I am grateful for such a strong support system. My co survivors are always willing to lend an ear, offer advice or continue to offer encouragement.

9/18: Today I am grateful for the anticipation of vacation 
I have been pretty fortunate to have a job that allows and encourages for ample time off in a year. I have gone to have fun with my niece a couple of times this year, took a trip to Florida with the BF and done multiple little mini trips.

6/15: Today I am grateful that baking remains a stress release 
Since last Thursday I have made 17 dozen cookies and two cranberry pumpkin coffee cakes with cinnamon streusel. I'm feeling pretty relaxed headed into the holiday. Nothing like baking with your music blaring to put you in your happy place.

Today I am grateful for keeping my gratitude journal. 
It really puts you in the holiday spirit to read all the people, things and ideas you've been grateful for through out the past 6 months. It's an excellent mood elevator.

Happy Thanksgiving!