What's There to be Grateful for?

What are you grateful for today? Is it the warmth of your home? The security and paycheck that your job provides? How about the family and friends that make you laugh and hold your hand when you cry.

What I'm grateful for today:

I am grateful that even though it's 5:00 in the morning and cold, it's more chilly than freezing cold. I have my socks on, my flannel pajamas and a robe. I'm even wearing gloves. There's no snow outside and it's gonna be another warm SoCal day.

I am grateful for the space heater that is warming my office. It's 35 degrees outside right now! I can see all of you in cold country rolling your eyes at this, but it's what I'm acclimated to.

I am grateful for the walk I took yesterday. We have access to a racetrack that horses no longer run on yet the property owners keep it maintained. This is adjacent to our land, so I can just slip through the barbed wire that separates us and take advantage of a flat surface that's six furloughs in length.

I am grateful to watch the dogs as they run to each hole sniffing for gophers, rabbits and squirrels. I love watching their exuberance as they enjoy the trails we take together.

I am grateful to note that my shingle blister is hardly noticeable. That's especially good news since I will be out and about today among a lot of people with eyes... Yeah, Melaleuca Oil!

I am grateful that I was able to operate in a mortgage software program that I haven't used in almost 10 years. Now if I can only figure out how to e-mail a loan application.

I am grateful that I wasn't as rusty as I thought when calling prospective mortgage leads. All the lingo came flooding back and I can relate and establish rapport so easily with those that I spoke to. I will work diligently to find them a better loan.

I am grateful for the time Dewey and I have had to ourselves while Sarra (my 31 yr old daughter who lives with us) has been visiting a friend.

I am grateful that I have learned to stay out of the drama. When others want to gossip it's best to not have an opinion and change the subject. Do not become engaged.

I am grateful that I am loved. This gives me encouragement and support and propels me forward as I meet challenges.