When Life Gives You Lemons...Suck it!

I know...I should be more polite and say, "make lemonade." But I'm not feeling too nice these days. Being ill will do that to a person. Boy, do we ever take our health for granted. Stop doing that! (I'm lecturing myself...) Be grateful for everyday you breathe. 
So, I thought I'd start a list of the things I'm most grateful for. Some will be quite obvious like my kids...my wonderful, smart, funny, precious, talented son and daughter who make me smile everyday and make me so proud of their accomplishments, not just as students or athletes, but as good-hearted, moral persons/people (never know which one to use). They truly have a zest for life and love meeting new people and learning new things. Wish I was more like them!


The beach, the ocean, the sunset, sunrise...all of the above. I've always been a beach goer vs. a mountain hiker, because growing up as a family we'd take our summer vacations at the beach every year. Now, mind you, I'm not a fan of swimming with Jaws, but the shores of North Carolina don't seem to be riddled with sharks. But what I love most is the majesty of it all and I have written many a story in my head trolling for sand dollars on the shoreline early evening when everyone has headed inside to start dinner or drinks on the deck and the beach is deserted. Truly one of my most favorite times of day. So peaceful.






Gardens...I don't claim to be a gardener by any stretch of the imagination, but I love well-appointed gardens/lawns/settings and blooming flowers and pretty pots. I wish I had a green thumb, but since I manage to kill more than grow...I really appreciate those who do it well. 


The meal...prepared by someone else! Delicious, yummy, comforting, exotic...whatever. I appreciate a beautiful meal prepared with love and passion. And I love a graciously set table with candles and flowers and pretty crystal glasses. Or Mason Jars and wooden bowls. Pewter and horn. Wicker and plastic. As long as the food and the company are good and the conversation flows! 

Just a few examples of things I'm thankful for...will continue this list on later blog posts. 

In the meantime, remember to breathe and appreciate every day as a gift.