Grateful ...

Having a rough day, so I decided it was a good time to list a few things I'm grateful for ... anyone else care to share?

Grateful for thrift stores ... so that I can afford to clothe my changing body

Grateful for having a home

Grateful my children are well

Grateful my husband and children love me

Grateful for my steadily improving health

Grateful for friends to share this journey and the support that they provide

Grateful that I have had the opportunity to have life-changing surgery and change my life for the better

Grateful for Barb with all her advice here on OH Grateful for all the support that I receive here and new found friends. Grateful for my friends that support me thru this process. Grateful for a wonderful Husband. Grateful for my Mom. Grateful for my cats that give unconditional love. Grateful for my job that has great insurance.( So Far!) Grateful for having the opportunity to go on this journey of a life time. Grateful for a home to come too!

Reenie -

You are so sweet.

Thanks.

Barb

I am grateful for the following: My two great children Water aerobics A nice home Obesity help and all the people I have met Job security A chance at a new and healthier life  the weekends and a chance to rest

Lisa

I am Grateful for: *Jesus *My two wonderful teenage boys. *My RNY and the health it's bringing me *A roof over my head and food on the table *A supportive extended family *Believe it or not, the trials I'm currently experiencing.  I cannot begin to express what I've learned and how I've grown because of this. *For my husband, even though we're apart. *Victoria's Secret Bras, which I can now wear *1Xs, which I also can now wear *The support of good friends and several great message boards *My hair, don't know how much you like it till it looks like it's leaving your head Good thread Barb.  I am having a terrible day too.  Thanks for the reminder that no matter how things look there's a lot to be grateful for. Ellen

Ellen -

Great to see you again. Love your list. Sorry that you're having a bad day too, hoping tomorrow is better.

Barb

Hmmmm...wonder what's in the air today- I'm feeling really down and blue too. Grateful for: Barb starting this thread .... My rock solid faith in God.... A ******y, loving BF ( even if he is out of the country for a month!)..... Weighing the lowest I have in 20 plus years!..... My energizing 4 mile walk on the beach today and the great shells I found..... My dogs and their unconditional love.... My 9yo hyper, lovable, quirky son..... The unconditional love and support OH brings to all of us! And that tomorrow is a new day! Sheila

Hi Sheila -

Sorry to hear that the blues seem to be so prevelant today, but you're right ... tomorrow is a new day.

BTW ... I'm grateful that most of the clothes I got from you at the last swap are too big. :-)Time to swap them to someone else.

Barb

Barb- That's so cool that the clothes are already too big! You and I will be jockeying for the same clothes at the next swap! Hope you have a great Monday. I'm going to bed early and looking forward to a new week ahead.... Sheila

This one is tough for me because I usually don't look on the bright side. I'm grateful for........ I got out of a bad abusive relationship while I could I have a wonderful husband who loves me as I am and is the best caregiver, support person, friend, shoulder, etc. I have met wonderful friends on the internet and they are my extended family. My weighloss journey. My golden retriever is still able to use her leg and I have more time with her left. My Grandparents are still alive after surviving a cat. 5 hurricane in Florida and she and I talk closely every weekend. My Mother who is my best friend.   My 3 son's whom I love more than anything in this world. I have overcome an addiction in my life. Above all I am thankful that God has stood by me and allowed all of this to happen. ~~~~~~~~did doing this make anyone other than myself cry? Nancy