Day 27

Today I am thankful for some peace and quiet today.

I am thankful I got some one on one time with my hubby tonight.

I am thankful I got through a lot of packing tonight.

26

I am grateful for getting a good night sleep.

I am thankful that I have such wonderful supportive friends.

Twenty Five

I am grateful for a quiet day at work today.

I am thankful my boss has decided that nice is better than crabby.

Day 24

I am grateful my Princess girl let me and Poppa sleep in until 9am this morning.

I am thankful that we had a nice family dinner.

I am thankful we got a few things moved to our new place.

Day 24

I am grateful my Princess girl let me and Poppa sleep in until 9am this morning.

I am thankful that we had a nice family dinner.

I am thankful we got a few things moved to our new place.

23

I am grateful my daughter found a new place to call where I know her and her daughter will be happy and share many memories.

I am happy that I got to spend the night with my Princess girl.

Twenty Two

I am thankful for date night with my husband.

I am grateful for getting to watch a movie I have been waiting to see.

I am grateful I got a nice little surprise tonight.

Day 21

Today I am grateful for a few minutes to have tea with a great friend.

I am thankful for the hot soothing bath I had.

And I am thankful my daughter got her much wanted apartment.

20

Today I am grateful I got some things that have been bothering me in order.

I am grateful for my family.

I am thankful I got some time alone.

Please note: These are all entered on the same day. I thought I had done these but I guess not..:(

Number 19

Today I am grateful that I got to talk to a friend for a while.

I am grateful that I got a few minutes to read and relax.

And I am grateful I get to spend some time with my youngest son tonight.

Eighteen

I am thankful that I am beginning to feel so much better.

I am grateful for the little things that make me smile.

I am grateful that I got some time to myself today.

Tell me...what are you thankful for?

To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take
nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind
that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you
is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the
good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off
the word or action for the expression of gratitude.
- Albert Schweitzer

Day Seventeen

I am grateful for new things going on in my life.

I am very grateful I got to have a full night's sleep.

I am thankful for having a day with my parents and my children. And my precious grand daughter.

What are you thankful for today?

Sixteen

Today I am grateful it is Saturday and my work week is finished.

I am grateful I feel a little better than I did yesterday.

I am grateful I get to spend some time just my love and I.

What makes you thankful today?

Today I Can...
by Anonymous

I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.

Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.

Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

What today will be like is up to me. I get to choose what kind of day I will have!

Have a GREAT DAY! Unless you have other plans.

Day 15

I am grateful I am home and can go to sleep.

I am grateful I am able to take my medication.

I am thankful that I got to have a few more hours sleep.

What are you grateful for?

Fourteen

Day 14...one more week to make it a habit!

Today I am grateful we were able to get meds so badly needed.

I am grateful for the love I feel from family and friends.

I am grateful for a new budding friendship.

What are you thankful for today?

Day 13

Today I am grateful for some help I am getting.

I am grateful for the wonderful people who let me vent and understand.

I am grateful I had a nice morning all to myself.

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
John F. Kennedy

What are you grateful today?

Twelve

I am grateful my best friend and soulmate is here for me.

I am grateful for the help we may be getting with medication.

I am grateful I have rediscovered my passion for writing. I have missed it.

Tell me the tiniest thing you are thankful for...

11

Today I am grateful for just getting out of bed.

It's a tough one today. I feel real bad.

Make me happy...tell me what makes you grateful

Ten Ten Ten

Today I am grateful that I got a lot accomplished.

I am grateful I got a chance to soak in a tub.

I am grateful it was my day off.

What are you grateful for today?

Nine is Fine!

Today I am grateful for getting some things done and being proud of it.

I am grateful I got to vent a bit with a friend.

I am grateful for the time I am getting to spend with my family.

“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
Anonymous


What makes you thankful today?

Day Eight

Today I am grateful for the little bit of extra money I made. ( Ican get myself some books)

I am grateful for a full night's sleep.

I am grateful my creative side is coming back. I missed it.


Let us be grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
- Marcel Proust

What is it that your are grateful for today?

January 7, 2010

Here is MB's journal for today:


5 things i am grateful for today include:

my two prayer partners without whom my boat would rock

my husband who is my soul mate and best friend, making life the best ride ever

my daughter who keeps me looking forward and upward

my dog who is my daily reminder that love is unconditional

my relationship with Jesus - the connection that gives me life :)

Seven! One Week!

Today I am grateful that I got some things accomplished.

I am grateful that I feel pretty good.

And I am very very grateful for all the wonderful people I have in my life.

To my loving husband...thank you for loving me even when I don't love myself.

This one's for you love.

Tell me what are you grateful for today?

Housekeeping

Today marks one week for us here and I am excited about it!

Okay, so I've been thinking about doing some small changes. A little tweaking you might say.

Right now the only way for your journalling to show it is through the comments section. While it is not my first choice some of you might like it and you can keep doing it. But I have devised another option. Just email your thoughts and I will post them here. Sign it with your initials or just put anon if you wish to remain anonymous . I will post them as soon as I get them.

Here is the email address for you:

great.gratitude.journal.2010@gmail.com

You can also click the linky thing on the right side of the page.

I look forward to hearing from you!

I will update the gratitude journal this evening.

Six!!!!

Today I grateful I did my hair and makeup. ( May sound strange but when I am in the depths of depression this is a major feat)

I am grateful a friend reached out to me.

I am grateful to be writing again.


"Gratitude is the heart's memory."
Author: French Proverb

What is it you are thankful for?

Day Five

Finding things to be grateful for is sometimes hard to do. I don't want to sound like I am repeating myself. Any little thing counts.

I am grateful I got to have a few laughs last night.

I am grateful my husband defused a possible bad situation with our oldest son.

I am grateful I found 20 minutes to read last night.

I am grateful that work wasn't as stressful as I had anticipated.


Go here to see the Gratitude Campaign - it is to thank the soldiers.

Day Four

Today I am grateful that I got a few extra hours sleep.

I am grateful I got to spend a few minutes with my husband before he went to work.

I am grateful my passion for writing is coming back.

What are you grateful for today?

Now a poem....

Be Thankful For...
by Author Unknown

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

Three

Today I am grateful that I am not as sick as I thought I would be.

I am grateful for the laughs I got off some really good movies.

And I am grateful I get to spend sometime with my friend. We always have a blast when we're together. She's a great listener (especially when I am venting which has been a lot lately) and understands me and encourages me. I am very lucky.

Check this out.

Number 2 of 365

Today I was grateful for the day off! An unexpected surprise!

I am grateful I am spending time with one of my favorite people today.

I am thankful that I get to spend time with my best friend just hanging out. For the past three days!

I am thankful that I feel pretty good today.

Now, I leave you with a quote....

“Let's be grateful for those who give us happiness; they are the charming gardeners who make our soul bloom.” - Marcel Proust

What are you grateful for today?

Edit: The commenting feature has bee fixed! Sorry for any inconvenience

First Official Entry!

Today marks the first official entry of 2010!

I am grateful for many things today but mainly the thing I am most grateful for is that we all had a safe and happy New Years eve.

I am grateful for seeing that sparkle in my husband's eyes. I miss it when it's not there.

I am grateful that our family will be having dinner together as a whole.

I am grateful that I can genuinely smile today.

Tell me...what are you grateful for?