It is Friday. I’m grateful. I’m not exactly sure why since I’m overloaded at work and have to meet someone tomorrow at 9 am to try to catch up. But I am, grateful. It is Friday.
HUSBAND just went to make me a cup of coffee. Coffee first thing in the morning, while it is still dark out and I’m sitting up in bed blogging…I am grateful.
Beautiful blooms all around as I drive to work…in the trees…on the ground…in the bushes. I am grateful.
My darling little hoffice (in a renovated duplex, so much more than just an office) that I was moving into when DDay occurred…a respite from all things shitty…I am grateful.
4 strong, beautiful children each forging their own distinct ways, making time to connect with me. I am so utterly grateful. Despite all that my screwed up marriage did to screw them up…they are whole, and full of life. Did I mention I was grateful?
God, breathing life into me so gently. Waiting for me to understand and patiently caring for me even when I denied Him, pushed Him away, called Him all kinds of profane names but He never did leave, or forsake me. I am grateful.
The community of bloggers. I am grateful. A place I can vent or ruminate or dream or complain or wish or cry out or try on or reveal and I am heard. I am incredibly grateful.
The sisterhood (and brotherhood) of the betrayed. A group I have been part of for so long, but just recently discovered…amazing, strong, brave people who show every moment of every day that they have courage, compassion, insight and are supportive in our individual journeys. I AM GRATEFUL.
And the scars. Beginning now to heal over, still breaking open in new places but each time, purging the infection of pain and bringing the promise of new skin – soft, pure. I am grateful.
savingshards 
I read this and let out a big sigh. I really would have a much harder time getting through this without this community. Thank you for this post- it reminds me that there’s more to life, and still so much to be grateful for. I really needed that reminder this morning. You are such a blessing and I big time love that quote!!
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Oh…the quote…WE HAVE SURVIVED. Yes.
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Great post. Love the saying about scars not form on the dying. Loved every paragraph you wrote. 🙂
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Oh, Laurel. Thank you. WE HAVE SURVIVED. Hugs to you, sweet friend.
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Nice…thank you!
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SS, I know I’ve said this before but your gracefulness in how you are paddling the murky river of crap our little boats were driven to is astonishing. I admire you so much and am grateful GRATEFUL for every word you share. I hope the coffee was good!
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🙂 MWS…it was delicious! xo
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Gratitude is a healing balm and it is felt in your soothing words. I begin my day with gratitude for the pleasure of reading your post. Thank you.
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What loveliness…thank you! And I am grateful for you!
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I find I’m looking for these posts each day. They are beautiful and inspire hope. Thank you.-jules
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Your words are such a GIFT to me! I am grateful for YOU!
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It is so good to live a life of gratitude and to be grateful for what we have. I struggle with this, though trying to get better with it myself. We truly are so blessed!
betty
http://ewanederland.nl/blog/
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Hoping that you find a moment of gratitude in every day…welcome!
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Grateful…YES! So often I forget to count these blessing in my life! This little community is definitely one of them. Thank you for this beautiful reminder! *HUGE GRATEFUL HUGS!*
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And to you, too, Leigh!
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A man worth his weight would have brought a Danish with the coffee……Let the good times roll.
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Beautiful.
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It’s so easy during these times to lose sight of the things for which we should be grateful. Thanks for reminding me.
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