1) The Cal dining crew. Even though their website is down and I haven't paid for it yet, they took my order over the phone to deliver a Birthday Care pack to my son who's away at college. Really outstanding customer service.
2) Healing. Started the day yesterday at Urgent Care. It's amazing what antibiotics, plenty of fluid, and good night's rest can do. I'm feeling better, not great, but better is a good thing.
3) My dogs. Dogs love their masters unconditionally. Every day I strive to be as good of a person as my dogs think I am. And they live in the moment. Every walk is the best walk ever. Every meal is the best meal ever. Today is the best day ever.
4) My cats. Cats are different than dogs. But by snuggling up and not saying a word, they've taught me that just being present is enough sometimes.
5) My friends and family. I'm still crazy about my husband after nearly 22 years of marriage. We have two children who are turning into amazing young people; I've very proud of both of them. I have running friends, church friends, school friends, work friends, blog friends, all of whom are pretty darn wonderful and supportive.
6) Being able to make a difference. A friend of mine from college was diagnosed with ALS 2 years ago. Early next week her battle will come to a close as she is removed from the ventilator. A fund has been set up in her honor to help families dealing with late-stage ALS to receive much needed home care. I've sat by helplessly as this terrible disease wreaked havoc in the lives of my friend and her family. Now I can do something to help others.
Pets are amazing. I'm so thankful for my cat. he makes me laugh and smile every single day!!
ReplyDeleteSorry about your friend :(
Sorry to hear about your friend, glad to hear you're healing.....
ReplyDeleteWhoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Wait a minute!!! Colleges have Bday care packages?!?!?! I need to call my mother and voice my displeasure of never getting one
ReplyDeleteI am sorry about your friend :(
ReplyDeleteI love the one on cats... so true. I LOVE my dogs and they are always so happy and in your face, but sometimes its just so nice to have a quiet purring cat to cuddle with <3
Great list! All wonderful reasons to be thankful. And amen to dogs! Lloyd loves me even when I'm a hot mess.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother died from ALS when I was in 2nd grade and I always wished their was a running group similar to Team in Training that donated money to research ALS. I'd train with them in a heart beat. I'm glad you're able to find someway to help, and I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. ALS is a really terrible disease.
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful things to be thankful for!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteSo many things to be thankful for! I love #5!
+1 on BDD. Of course in my day I had to walk to college with both ways up hill and write on slate.
ReplyDeleteI may have spoke too soon about the Cal dining crew. They sent him an email telling him to check the mailroom anytime between 1pm and 7pm. He went at 3:30 and there is nothing there. Sent email and tried to call the catering people to see what is up. Disappointed now. :-(
ReplyDeleteI"m very sorry about your friend. That is a horrible disease.
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ReplyDeleteI'm sorry about your friend.
ReplyDeleteLove all the things you are thankful about - husband, children, dogs.
Wonderful post to remind us that there are many things to be thankful about.
And thanks for the calculation. I will make sure I will get some 84-mile months in. :)
So many things to be grateful for! My neighbor has ALS as well. So so sad. My heart goes out to you and your friend.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your friend.
ReplyDeleteHope that the package for your son has been sorted out.
My dog is the best. Until she throws up on my new carpet.
ReplyDeleteDogs are awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about your friend.