Argghh. I just deleted my whole entry. :( I'll have to try again and be VERY careful which keys I hit.
I was writing my Thankful Thursday entry, so trying again.....
1. That my computer got moved and the cable and internet connection were transferred without incident.
2. That my brother came home from the hospital, and is on the mend.
3. That we get closer to finishing the move every day. Now Bro can help, too, on a limited basis.
4. For all the wonderful folks I've met here. I look forward to reading in J'land every day, and getting to know you all better.
I've been writing in my gratitude journal most every night. I missed a few, it moved in before I did. It's amazing what a difference writing down those 5 things on a daily basis can make in your life. I am more aware of the good things around me, where before, they'd just slip by unnoticed. Something as simple as the fact that we had nice weather today, or that I can notice the progress I've made in moving-as opposed to all the boxes yet to be unpacked. Or a simple kindness from someone, that when you're not looking, can escape your attention. It's made me more aware of the beauty surrounding me. Last night, on my way for one more small load of boxes, I saw 2 deer, just standing in a yard next to the road. They looked at me and calmly went back to munching the vegetation. They were absolutely beautiful, seemed to fit naturally in their surroundings, with the houses on both sides unaware of the free trim being provided by Mother Nature. These are things that I haven't always taken the time to think about. They were just taken for granted. My entry read-I am grateful that I live where I can see wonders, like a pair of does grazing in a yard. p.s. and that they didn't run out in front of me!
Yeah, Bro is home from the hospital. He has a large bandage on his left elbow and big bottles of antibiotics to take. I won't go into details of the sight beneath the bandages, he'll have a whopper of a scar. And I didn't tell him this, but he has a lucky 13 stitches! They'll come out next Tuesday. Hopefully it's a lesson learned for him.
Another short entry tonite. I have some reading to catch up on. Thanks for stopping by. Leigh
4 comments:
OMG... I have done that... and you just want to cry that you have to type it again!! So cool about the does!!! Make sure your bro takes every last bit of meds! Glad he is home and on the mend. I am also happy things are going well, you are settling in and that your gratitude journal is helping you be happier!
;-) be well,
Dawn
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Delet...computer screw up... I've had it happen too. It's frustrating and annoying.
I love your lournal entries..they are thoughtful and insightful.
Your notes make you seem like a kind, approachable person.
Keep it up. It is very refreshing.
Hi! Thank you for stopping by my journal. I have a private journal for ranting & raving too, but I try to keep these on the humorous side (well, mostly)! I am enjoying reading your journal. I hate moving too, but I always like decorating the new place!
One lesson I've learned is to copy your entry before hitting save. So if it disappears you still have it. Just paste and try again. It's happened to me too often not to be careful. As for the grateful list.....I have to admit it took something drastic like losing the last of my hearing to slow down and listen to the world around me. There is so much more than we realize to appreciate life. One way of looking at it is, Is the the glass only half full, or half empty. We all see different aspects of life, each of us have that certain something that makes us appreciate our lives that much more. Glad to hear your brother is out of the hospital now. Hopefully his recovery will go quickly. (Hugs) Indigo
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