Last month, in the midst of an anxiety fit, I decided to resurrect my Gratitude Journal. Keeping track of the good things in my life makes me a more positive person, which leads to more happiness all around. I did a pretty good job writing in my journal during June, and I'm sharing some of the things I'm grateful for this month...
--I'm grateful for this guy. This is my Grandpa Ed, and he'll be 96 in a few months. He still lives in his own home, drives, golfs every week, has a paint studio in his living room, and is an all around awesome, healthy person. A few weeks ago his car was in the shop, so he got his old bike out and rode to the sandwich place a mile away. I want to be just like him when I grow up.
--I'm grateful for strawberry season. My hometown is surrounded by strawberry fields, and I can buy a flat of fresh picked berries for $10. They are so sweet and delicious! Anne at Love The Here And Now shared a simple recipe for making strawberry jam on her blog. I am a disaster in the kitchen, but I think even I can make this recipe.
--I'm grateful that my older son started school this week. He's on a remarkable path to realize his passion. I wrote about it yesterday, but if you missed it you can read about it here.
--I'm grateful that my husband worked on our bathroom last weekend. A few months ago I showed this "before" picture.
Everything isn't finished yet, but I love the color and the new mirrors!
--I'm grateful for the world that has opened up to me since I started blogging. Never in a million years did I expect to find such a great community of supportive, kind people, and everyday I enjoy blogging more. Through Alison's Style Me Challenge, I have met many wonderful ladies. Deena at Shoes To Shiraz, Carrie at A Lovely Little Wardrobe, and Shaunacey at Confessions Of A Frumpy Mommy are three women at different stages of life, and they all write beautiful blogs that are definitely worth a read.
I hope you find what you are grateful for! Have a wonderful weekend.
Just had to say your bathroom looks great! I think that before picture was the first post of yours I read! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm really happy with how it has turned out so far.
DeleteI suddenly remember my late grandpa when I saw a picture of yours. He taught me the best life lessons while fishing with him every summer when I was teeneager. He´s smart, funny and the best guy ever! :)
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Aww..aren't grandpa's great? Sounds like you have great memories of your grandpa!
DeleteAw, you so sweet-you're one of my fave new finds too! Love the story about your Grandpa, if only we could all be blessed with a life like that!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deena. He's had a pretty wonderful life.
DeleteThe 2 mirrors added so much class to your bathroom. I love the light fixture and the colors! I think I'd also like to be just like Grandpa Ed!
ReplyDeleteThank Susan. Now we're thinking of painting the cabinets, but who knows when we'll have time!
DeleteWhat a great reminder that we all have lots to be grateful for. Your grandpa looks awesome and what a great inspiration for your whole family. May your next week be filled with as many great things to remember.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy. I hope you have a great week too!
DeleteMy grandpa lived to be 99 years and 9 months old, he had been married for 75 years. I'm so grateful to have had him so long so I understand exactly how blessed you feel to have yours.
ReplyDeleteMy grandpa & grandma had been married for 65 years when she passed. I don't know what we'll all do when Grandpa is gone.
DeleteGreat reminder to count your blessings. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to meet you Tricia. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI want to be like your grandpa, too! Biking at 96 - how awesome!
ReplyDeleteI asked him if he wore a helmet, and he giggled and said he forgot - just like a little kid!
DeleteAw, grandpa :) Lovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteGrandpa Ed looks like a rock star! Both of my grand fathers passed away before I was born and my father died when I was a teenager so I've always been a little envious of grandfather relationship both for me and my daughter who also didn't have grandfathers. I bet he was terrific! Looks like a fun guy!
ReplyDeleteMy husband never knew either of his grandfathers, so he has always enjoyed Grandpa Ed. I am sorry that you missed out on that relationship.
DeleteThe bathroom looks great!!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you - we're enjoying it!
DeleteI love the colors and mirrors in your new bathroom. I, too, hope to be just like your Grandpa Ed when I grow up - how cool that he hopped on his bike to get a sandwich!
ReplyDeleteHe really is pretty amazing. He has 11 grandkids and 10 great grandkids, and we all love him so much!
DeleteYour Grandpa is someone everyone should strive to be like when they get older! Your bathroom remodel looks great! The paint color is so soothing!
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Thank you - I'm in love with my bathroom! Grandpa Ed is pretty great.
DeleteIsn't it true that it's the simple things that bring the most joy?!
ReplyDeleteFor sure!
DeleteWe just picked strawberries yesterday! And they were good! Your grandpa is pretty awesome--it's a very good and rather rare thing to reach that age with good health!
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely rare! We really enjoyed the strawberries this weekend.
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