December 21, 2021 and my 3 things of gratitude

Wow – What. A. Day. I can say I felt the spectrum of all of the feels today. From the early morning email informing me of the tragic loss of another student, a senior – to the rage filled trauma trigger…I am at peace only when I focus on the joy of the day. And oh what joy. 1) today I met Charlotte. She is 5 days old and my 2nd granddaughter. It’s just magical – life is such a mystery. 2) I crawled around on the floor with grand number 1 and we giggled until we were both absolutely exhausted. 3) I shared meaningful conversation and a good laugh with all 3 of my grown children today and they are in 3 different cities at the moment, so that’s quite a win. 4) yea – 4) I went to dinner with my daughter and granddaughters. Not only was it yummy, but relaxing and giggly, too. 5) what? Stop the insanity, yes, I said 5) I am grateful that I arrived safely to my holiday destination and look forward to my flock coming together for Christmas. So, the loss, the anger, the hurt, the frustration, the crowds, the traffic, the cold rain…just, no. Focus on the good stuff. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude #grannyB

Tonight’s 3 things, Dec 17 2021…it’s almost over

I try to find joy. I really work hard at it some days – and some days it just comes. Some days I have really search and work to reframe – some days it smacks me in the face. And the really fun days are when it does both – moment to moment. Today I am grateful for every moment. I’m learning in each one and that’s what I truly strive for; I am grateful for time to myself to reflect and appreciate every moment; I am grateful for the support of my tribe…it’s a loving, validating, accepting tribe. #3things #gratitude #choosejoy

3 things on this 16th day of December 2021

Today I am grateful for time to myself for some self care and look forward to my massage tomorrow; I am grateful for my journey but I am ready for a new path…and as I tire I appreciate the rest; I am grateful for Charlotte and her mama to be healthy safe at home. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude

December 13, 2021 Daily Gratitude

Today’s 3 things; I am grateful for the early Christmas gifts I got from my colleagues today – a nice surprise; I am grateful that the kids are home from school; I heard a great analogy from my God Mother yesterday…she said ICU only lets healthy people in the room. She was referring to my life and my desire to help someone when it’s not a healthy choice or my responsibility to do so. I am healing and need to take care of of myself first. #choosejoy #3things #gratitude #hardchoices