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Forcing Gratitude

I really wanted to write a post titled 10 Things I Hate Every Single Day.

But November is Thankfulness Month, or the Month of Living Thankfully or Make Us all Sick with Gratitude Month, so it seems wrong for me to go on about what I hate.

Life is kicking my ass today for one simple reason. I have a headache. It started four days ago.

Okay, there’s another reason. I may have overextended myself. I have more to do than I can possibly handle with a headache. I refuse to let myself off the hook for any of it.

I’ll figure out a way to get it all done. I always do.

So even though I want to complain and tell you all the things that suck in my world at the moment, I won’t.

I will force myself to be thankful. I think you should too.

  • I’m thankful for these three girls.

  • I’m thankful for new opportunities.
  • I’m thankful for spell check.
  • And painkillers.
  • I’m thankful for new friends.
  • I’m thankful that this pain isn’t going to kill me, even if it feels like it might.
  • I’m thankful that we have power and heat on this cold New England night.

I’m supposed to feel better now, right? I’m not quite there yet.

  • I’m thankful that there are still good people in the world.
  • And that those people are drawing on their painful life experiences to help others.  You girls know who you are.
  • I’m thankful for hot baths.
  • Coffee, a full pot.
  • And kittens in cradles.

I feel better now.

What are you thankful for today?

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  • Stacy Harris

    I am thankful that I stay home so I could recover today! 🙂

  • JanineHuldie

    I am thankful that after almost 7 years of marriage that we finally bought our first bedroom set, because we have been using hand me downs for way too long. But seriously I have had a headache too for a few days off and on and today I am truly having trouble focusing. So I can very much relate to that right now.

  • Emily

    I am (still) thankful that we got our power back before Thanksgiving (ok enough about that)…and I’m thankful for writing, blogging, and being fortunate enough to follow my passion, rather than working at a miserable corporate job.

  • Cyndi

    I’m thankful I’ve met a kindred spirit across time and space that has a really cool blog. You’re awesomesauce!

  • I too am ridiculously grateful for a full pot of coffee. Also, grateful for owning a house. I seem to forget to be grateful for that a lot.

  • Amy

    Lol! I know – being at home when you need to be is definitely something to be thankful for. I hope you are feeling better. I heard you on TV tonight and you were awesome!

  • Amy

    I know what you mean about the bedroom set! For me it was the dining room table that I waited and waited to get. I hope both of our headaches go away. 🙂

  • Amy

    You can go on about the power as much as you want! I totally get that!

  • Amy

    Aw, Cyndi! You’re the best! 🙂 We are kindred spirits.

  • Aww, that cat is so cute! Is that your cat? I love the picture of your daughters – awesome. I need to develop a heart of gratitude. It really does give you a better perspective on life.

  • Melanie Chisnall

    Sweet! Your list is awesome! And well done for being grateful when your head feels as though it’s about to explode…not an easy task I’d imagine! Today, I’m grateful that I took time to learn how to meditate and BREATHE. I’m feeling so stressed today. Every few minutes I breathe in and out slowly and remind myself to take things one at a time. I think I should do one of these lists soon…great post!!

  • Kim

    Today I’m thankful for this post. I’m glad I stopped by and read this. And I’m grateful for…….coffee. Yup. That’s it. If I really worked at this, I know I could have a longer list. So, after the caffeine kicks in I’ll give it some thought. One more thing, I’m thankful I’ve gotten to know you.

  • I am thankful for so many things lately. One thing are blogs that inspire me, lift me up and make me spit my Dr Pepper across the screen. Your blog does all of those things. I love how you always keep it real! Hope the headache is better Amy.

  • Cari Lorine

    Good for you, Amy, for remembering to be thankful. I’m extremely over-extended this month, too. The difference is that I just get cranky. I’ll have to add “Remember to be thankful” to my to-do list! 🙂 Great post!

  • Amy

    Kim, your comment (and Karen’s above) saved me today. I was thinking that maybe I would take a break from blogging because life is getting so busy. You brought me back and reminded me why I do this. 🙂

  • Amy

    Thanks so much Karen! I so needed to read this comment right now! I’ve been struggling, wondering how to balance writing and homeschooling. Basically, I wanted to give up. But hearing that i can inspire, or make you spit your Dr. Pepper really made me feel better. 🙂

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