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"When we learn to give thanks, we are learning to
concentrate not on the bad things, but on the good things."
-Amy Vanderbilt

Today i am grateful for my improving health... not that i was in bad health before, but the last week i've been taking long walks every day and careful that i am eating healthy food, and i'm finding now my heart is stronger, i've much more energy, and i've even lost a few pounds!

Today I'm also grateful for the beauty of nature, and the sense of peace and strength it gives me.

Today i'm also grateful for the warmth i feel in the voices of people who talk to me online and in person. Their strength and goodness inspires me.

How about you... what are you grateful for today?

I am grateful for a cup of tea.

hhaha Yes, tea is wonderful! It's so simple, and yet gives so much.

I am grateful for my virtual friends at Bella who speak with a gentleness and kindness that makes you feel welcome.

Trish

P.S. Das, how is CDM? I am grateful to know that you are his friend and can keep us posted.

Trish, Thanks for asking. He continues to have health problems.
He is not active as yet.

I do not know if you can get Darjeeling tea there. That is heavenly.

I am grateful for people like Trish, who are so loving.

That is beautiful!

...and yes, i've had Darjeeling here... Twinings is one company that imports it, and i can get it at the little shop next to where i work. My neighbor Pradnya makes it with a little fresh grated ginger, and just a little sweetness and milk... i'm not sure exactly how she makes it but it's certainly heavenly. She has a lovely tiny back yard, with trees and ivy, cool flagstones a simple little fountain that her husband built for her. It's a great place to be on a hot day and enjoy tea!

I'm grateful for holding my children's hands.

I was walking into a store today with my little one (4) and realized I wasn't just holding onto him, he had his little fingers wrapped around mine. Plus my 9 year old daughter still likes to hold my hand, too. Even at the mall!

I am grateful for my husband who is doing lots of "honeydo" chores around the house, like painting the exterior doors and windows. He is such a great influence to start spring cleaning, since I wanted to clean them first.

Trish