So in efforts to keep this exercise going, I wanted to write about some things from this last week that I'm feeling grateful for.
*Grateful for an opportunity to sleep in this Monday morning, have a relaxing morning to organize my week, and center myself.
*Grateful for an opportunity to participate in Sunday's church service by serving communion. I have always felt a calling to serve, but unfortunately it is rare that I actually act on that calling. So when Pastor Kris approached Pete and I to help Sunday morning, I was delighted. I loved getting the chance to bless the children whom have not yet had their first communion. The suggested blessing being "My God bless you, and may you always know how much Jesus Loves you." I love that last part, and felt the love of Jesus through me as I passed those words on to the precious children of Easter. Grateful for that opportunity.
*Grateful for an opportunity to clean our home Saturday evening, and grateful for our home.
*Grateful for the beautiful, crisp, cool fall weather. It is truly my favorite time of year. The sky is crisp clear blue, the trees still a vibrant green. Looking forward to watching them change colors.
*Grateful for a fun day of birthday celebrations yesterday with family. Grateful for the incredible Niece and Nephews my Sister has blessed me with. It has been an absolute joy over the last 6 years to visit them and always be greeted with infectious smiles and big (little) hugs. The joy of being an aunt is one of my greatest joys.
*Grateful for relaxing time with Peter this weekend. We both awoke rested Sunday morning and decided to go get breakfast, got coffee, attended church and then to my sisters for the birthday party. We arrived home last night from the birthday party and efficiently prepared lunches for the week (grilled pork loin, grilled chicken, steamed green beans, & cooked carrots), and then settled in to catch up on our recent Breaking Bad addiction. We had two episodes to catch up on including the newest installment this week.
*Grateful for the Human Resources department(s) of Life Time Fitness. They put in a lot of work to support all of the employees, and during this time of year especially with Open Enrollment. I have had some great people helping me get my own benefits organized, and they have assisted and permitted Peter to be enrolled in my benefits. Which is a pretty awesome thing.
*Grateful for my work family. It is a pleasure to work with such amazing people. People who are not just acquaintances, but are dearest friends.
*Grateful for my PT clients. Thankful for their efforts, their progress, and their challenges (as they allow me an opportunity to grow and to learn). Also grateful for their love. Grateful for my Massage Clients, especially David; who has let me into his life (sharing his joys, concerns, pictures of his grandchildren, etc). Friday I got the opportunity to attend a Big Band event that he plays in; he plays Trombone. It was delightful to see him in action doing something he is so passionate about; and it was a treat to see so many, 'life experienced' individuals, enjoying in music and dancing. Although Pete and I were the youngest people by 40+ years at the event, it was evident that at heart they were all so youthful as they smiled and danced the night away.
*Lastly, I'm grateful for today. Grateful for the opportunity to have a girls day at the Mall with my sister and Ella.
Hope everyone has a blessed day full of gratitude and joy
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