November 2013

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Every November, I keep track of 30 things for which I’m grateful. Some years, I post it daily on Facebook, write it in my journal, or post it on my blog…

I’m grateful for a colorful world…

NOVEMBER 2013
1st – I’m thankful for 70°F in November!
2nd – I’m thankful for hot water.
3rd – I’m thankful for Nanny Florida’s Recipe box.
4th – I’m grateful for my supply of Scottish tea, and how it perks me up in the morning.
5th – I’m grateful for my DNA and the two who gave it to me!
6th – I’m thankful for my furbabies, and how they always know just when I need extra love!
7th – I really appreciate our middle school’s awesome PSA, and that they serve us dinner during parent/teacher conferences.
8th – I am grateful for all of my best girl friends.
9th – I’m thankful for Karma.
10th – I’m grateful for a quiet day at home with Hubster & Pumpkin. ♥
11th – I am thankful for all US Veterans, and the service, commitment, and sacrifices they have made for the honor and protection of our nation. Thank you Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, including all Reserves and Guards.
12th – I’m fortunate to have 4 nieces and 3 nephews.
13th – I’m thankful for the opportunity to help others.
14th – I am grateful for my 3 sisters, life’s first (and last) best friends.
15th – I’m grateful to have a humidifier, for without it, I wouldn’t make it through winter.
16th – I am thankful for a hilarious and loving Hubster! Happy Birthday!
17th – I’m fortunate to be able to laugh, even when I should cry.
18th – I’m thankful to have a school (work) family to cares about me.
19th – I’m grateful to see my student loan amount start to go down, even if only a little  smidgen.
20th –  I am thankful for the internet and the opportunities it provides to stay connected with loved ones.
21st – I am grateful to know about and feel connected to the grandparents I never had the opportunity to meet.
22nd – I’m thankful sick days.
23rd – I’m grateful to still get handwritten letters in the mail.
24th – I am thankful that my grandmother was able to finally leave the assisted living home.
25th – I’m thankful for Aleve and caffeine, for without them, some headaches would never ease.
26th – I’m grateful for early dismissals!
27th – I am thankful for long phone calls with great friends.
28th – I’m fortunate to have a warm house, running water, and plenty of food.
29th – I’m thankful for snowplows and safe roads.
30th – I am thankful to have a few days off for Thanksgiving break (even though I brought home three bags of work!). 

I’m thankful that in less than a month, days will begin to get longer again.

What is one thing for which you are grateful this year?

XOXO,
Young Wifey

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30 Days Hath November… Thankful & Grateful, I’ll Remember

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30 Days Hath September, April, June and November… 30 days in November. An entire month to reflect on the treasures in life, no matter how large or small. Thankful or grateful, it is nourishment for your mind and soul to pay homage to the great things in life. Some people post what they’re grateful for each day on Facebook, while others write what they’re thankful for on a piece of paper & place it in a jar (a cornucopia of gratefulness) to share with their family on Thanksgiving. We can give generic answers like, family, friends, health & a home, but think of a finer detail. Take a few moments before Thanksgiving to think about the people who are important to you, things that are special, activities that define us, the pets that we cherish, and even things about ourselves.

PA Grand Canyon in Autumn

Nov. 1st – I am thankful for my sister’s anticipated trip home this holiday season.

Nov. 2nd – I am thankful for possibilities!

Nov. 3rd – I am grateful that I still get excited about the simple things in life.

Nov. 4th – I’m thankful to have new friends as well as old.

Nov. 5th – I’m grateful that Hubster keeps surprising me.

Nov. 6th – Is thankful for movie night with Hubster.

Nov. 7th – Is brimming with gratitude for my family; blood, in-laws, and chosen members.

Nov. 8th – I’m grateful to learn new things.

Nov. 9th – I’m thankful for teachable moments.

Nov. 10th – I thankful for a warm day amidst the cold ones!

Nov. 11th – I’m thankful for sunshine on my ride to work.

Nov. 12th – I’m grateful for these two last beautiful days before winter really weather begins.

Nov. 13th – I appreciate when people’s character shows in their words.

Nov. 14th – I’m thankful to have readers, old new, faithful and occasional.

Nov. 15th – I’m grateful for unexpected gifts in life.

Nov. 16th – I’m thankful for my loving devoted Hubster, Happy Birthday!

Nov. 17th – I appreciate the simplicity of young children’s happiness.

Nov. 18th – I’m grateful for juvenile fiction.

Nov. 19th – Is thankful for the many colors in life, no matter how vibrant or dull.

Nov. 20th – I’m thankful for friendly and polite strangers.

Nov. 21st – I am grateful for smiles; having them, seeing them and making them.

Nov. 22nd – Is grateful for safety.

Nov. 23rd – I am thankful for a much needed vacation.

Nov. 24th – I appreciative the honesty of children.

Nov. 25th – Is thankful for good health.

Nov. 26th – I am grateful for my 20’s…

Nov. 27th – Is grateful for glitzy, glamorous, sparkly things in life.

Nov. 28th – Is thankful for the people who were a part of my life, who’ve now passed on.

Nov. 29th – Is thankful for the dedication and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

Nov. 30th – I am grateful to wake up each day…

What is one thing for which you are grateful this year?