Good Morning
Things I am thankful for:
- Both of my girls are mostly healthy now. The antibiotics must still be given every day, and TwinkleToes is still on prednisone which isn’t pretty in a toddler, but they both feel well and that is a huge deal.
- It is springtime. Short sleeves and green things. I won’t even complain about the pollen.
- Taxes are done for another year.
- GlitterGirl is doing better than excellent in school. I am so proud of her.
- It is warm outside (yes, I know, I already mentioned the weather, but I just can’t express how happy I am that it isn’t winter anymore)
- TwinkleToes asked to sit on the potty this morning. She didn’t do anything on it, but she asked. GlitterGirl followed her in and read a book to her while she sat on the potty.
- GlitterGirl and TwinkleToes love each other very much. They have lots of hugs and kisses for each other, and they help each other out all of the time without being asked. I love watching the two of them play together. (Most of the time, sometimes I have to play referee, still. Of course.)
- TwinkleToes slept in her crib last night for the first time in well over a week.
- It’s warm outside. Both of my girls are wearing short sleeves today. They needed a light jacket this morning, but this afternoon they will be fine in short sleeves. I’m in short sleeves with no jacket.
- I live in a time and place that has clean water, plenty of food, and excellent health care. When my children are sick I can easily obtain oranges and popsicles and tylenol and antibiotics and other medicines and foods to help them feel better.
That is my list off of the top of my head this morning.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:41 am
I’m happy that:
I wore my sunglasses on the drive into work this morning. And have my sunroof open.
I can finally wear my sandals.
The sun is out!!! It’s spring.
Lisa
LID: 12.20.06
April 21st, 2008 at 9:50 am
Let me add:
The 2 hour school delay did not turn into a cancellation.
Brothers and Sisters was back on last night!
It’s almost the end of this semester of college for me and I am done with all major assignments and projects.
My daffodils look beautiful.
I am seeing baby leaves on the trees.
I screwed up my checkbook last week and still did not overdraw our account!!
We are finally going to have 2 bathrooms! (well, one and a half – good enough!)
April 21st, 2008 at 9:53 am
And what a beautiful and precious list it is!! So glad TT is feeling better.
What a blessing that your girls love one another so much and get along so well! Lots of that has to do with mom and dad and the way they love and care for their girls too.
Thankful for warm weather here too!
SO glad things are better in your household and that we live in a time and place that we can get the care we need.
April 21st, 2008 at 9:56 am
RQ – I am so happy to hear that you family is feeling better.
As for me….
We leave for China in 11 days!
We finally get our sweet girl in 16 days!!!!!!!!!
Life is good!
FAF
http://www.finallyafamilyon3308.blogspot.com
Anti-spam word: Shamian (I’ll be there in 15 days!)
April 21st, 2008 at 10:13 am
-I am thankful it is spring as well…sunny days, flip-flops, grilling out
-I am honored to have such an amazing man as a husband and friend
-We will see our daughter’s face in the next couple of weeks – at last!!
So many blessings….too many to mention
Thanks for starting the week is a positive way :)
lid 1/10
http://www.waitforlilykate.blogspot.com
April 21st, 2008 at 10:18 am
RQ- Thanks for making me smile today. I really wanted to be in a bad mood today but after hearing all that you are thankful for that is not possible!! Its raining really hard here in NC but who cares!!
Tara
03-15-06
April 21st, 2008 at 10:19 am
I am thanful for:
Flip Flops
Sunglasses
Good Health
A good Husband
An impending referral
In general: I am thanful for my good life!
Thank you for starting athe week in such a positive way!
April 21st, 2008 at 10:34 am
How fitting that you did this today! I am feeling particularly thankful lately!
May I add to your list that I am thankful for:
A marriage that has made it through the roadbumps and left both of us better people.
A husband who is honestly a part of me.
A teenager who, regardless of grades, peer pressure, outside influence, is firm in his sense of self and beliefs.
A pre-teen who seems to have finally realized that he is welcome into our family.
Children to come.
A beautiful home.
The means to have what we need, and even what we want.
April 21st, 2008 at 10:49 am
Glad to hear that TT and GG are great!!! Take care. A grateful mommy to three great girls…CTG
April 21st, 2008 at 10:59 am
How refreshing! Life IS good!
So glad your family is feeling better!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:04 am
So happy everyone is finally feeling better it is so physically and mentally exhausting having a sick child.
Things I am thankful for:
Life and everything it brings;
every day brings a new adventure and
I love that I am able to enjoy it all.
Have a great day!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:17 am
I’m so thankful too for absolutely beautiful weather. All this week – upper 70s to mid-80s!
I’m thankful for a wonderful husband, my best friend. For our marriage, health and families and to the prospect of getting our baby by this time next year!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
Flip flops and pedicures!!!
It’s finally Spring!!
April 21st, 2008 at 11:55 am
It’s 75 here and climbing. The birds are making such lovely noise this morning they are excited as I am that spring is here. I got sunburned this weekend at my eldest son’s soccer tournament and didn’t even care.
At the games my friend’s little girl from China wanted me to hold her, swing her and play “My Little Pony” with her the whole day. She wouldn’t leave my side. She must have known how much I needed that. It was a sweet glimpse of what my future may hold. But I can say that whatever happens, I am truly grateful for what I have right here, right now.
Thanks RQ for helping us focus on the positive this a.m.
Ha, spam word is where she (my friend’s daughter) was born!
Moonpie
3/21/06
April 21st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Yes!! All of the above AND I work in an elementary school and due to unused snow days we have had a glorius 4-day weekend!! The weather has been beautiful, I cut daffodils to put on the table this morning!! My son has a JV baseball game today and it is beautiful and 70!! Who could ask for anything more?
April 21st, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Good to hear your girls are so much better R.Q. I really hope our first and second (yet to be adopted) D.D.s get on as well as your’s.
I’m thankful for:
1. A loving husband who’s still my best friend after 10 years of marriage(we celebrated our anniversary on friday)
2. A beautiful, healthy, happy and bright daughter from China.
3. The beauty of the French Alps where we have just had a wonderful skiing holiday.
4. For health and having everything in life we need.
No summer weather here yet, but that doesn’t bother me.
Marion. L.I.D. for D.D. no.2: March 7th 2006.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I am so glad to hear all of you guys are feeling better, RQ. And your list – it’s so refreshing – reminds me of all the things I’m grateful for.
- a great relationship with my husband – 16 years strong
- good health for all of us
- food and a roof over our head
- great friends and family who have always been there through good and bad
- my wonderful dog, Braveheart, who is also our little buddy
-and – that the wait is almost over for us.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:32 pm
DITTO on the return of Brothers and sisters, I want to be Sally fields when I grow up. I am grateful this long journey will finally begin.
April 21st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
What a great topic! I am thankful to have a wonderful husband and three beautiful sons. I am thankful that we are all healthy. And I am very thankful that we are fortunate enough to be able to take this journey to someday meet our daughter in China. As crazy as this ride is… I’m glad to be on it! :)
April 21st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
I am thankful for:
A GREAT Hubby
RAIN
That we both have jobs with benefits
We are healthy
I have the luxury to be able to spend the money on the expensive meds and blood tests my furry child needs
As frustrating as it is to be in this SLOW, SLOW line I’m thankful for my place in the line
A loving family
and good friends
April 21st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
RQ, So glad to hear your little T.T. is feeling better!!!
I am so thankful for the following:
That I have my beautiful Daughter home with us.
That we have beautiful weather here in the desert.
I have a wonderful Husband,who is so good to me.
My family’s all healthy.
I have the best friends, anyone could ask for.
My LID was in 2005
I am so thankful for you RQ and your family for allowing
us to be ONE WONDERFUL & SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY!!!
We have amazing healthcare.
Last but not least…My Daughter’s Birthmother….She made
My biggest DREAM COME TRUE!!!!! ( Allie)
Have a wonderful day!!!
LBIN
Lid 11/18/05
Referral 08/02/07
http://www.lifewithallisonandsassie.blogspot.com
April 21st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
We worked in our community garden today. Started the peas and moved a lot of dirt. It felt so good to be out in the sun. Anyone ever heard of Patriots Day? Here it means a day off!
April 21st, 2008 at 1:58 pm
RQ,
Thanks for continuing to put things into perspective. I am thankful for:
1.My wonderful, sweet, understanding, supportive
husband.
2.My big, crazy, loud, loving, supportive family.
3.I have a job I love and work with people I love like
family.
4.That RQ, a total stranger has helped us so much
throughout our long (27 months and counting) wait
for our daughter.
5.My dogs who are sleeping at my feet.
6.I finally got my grass cut for the first time this year.
7.I have a roof over my head, food at my table and
want for nothing.
8. That I got to spend a wonderful weekend with my
friends and family in our nation’s capital which has made
me even more grateful for all of the men and women
who have helped to make our country what it is today.
9. That our referral is hopefully next (lid 1/12)
10. That I am giving our daughter a huge family to love
and who will love her like mad in return.
11. That I am able to witness miracles everyday
12. And, finally, that God in His grace and goodness has
given me all of this and so much more…
Thanks for sharing everyone, it is good to be reminded of what is truly important…
April 21st, 2008 at 2:02 pm
What a great day for this:
A beautifull and healthy daughter from China that has bonded better than I could have imagined.
An amazing 6 year old that loves her little sister and is the joy in our house.
A husband that tolerates my imperfections and loves me inspite of them.
A wonderful community (on-line and off!) to be surrounded by!
Adomom
April 21st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I am thankful for my family with the good and the craziness that comes with that. I am thankful I live in this Country. I am thankful for all the little things and sometimes not so little that I take for granted. I’m thankful for my husband, but don’t let him read this:-) I am incredibly thankful for my daughter, a gift from God and China. She has touched places in my soul I was unaware existed.
She is my reminder that if another child is to join our family it will be the child that needs to be with us and it will happen when the time is right.
April 21st, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I am thankful for the positive attitudes that everyone has today. In the past 6 months these would have to be the most uplifting enteries that I have read. I can only imagine what summer will bring to everyones attitude. SUN KEEP SHINNING!!! May the day light grow longer and our smiles grow wider. (Cant forget about I how thankful I am for family,friends and my furry little dog.)
LID 12/2006
April 21st, 2008 at 9:50 pm
I am thankful for :
- The life I have been given and the path that has been set for me.
- My very small, but LOUD family. We yell alot, but we love to talk loud….we are not soft talkers..
- To accept the many “gifts” in my/our lives…and to accept them as gifts whether good or bad…NO regifting allowed with lifes gifts…
- My husband…he still makes my toes curl..he is handsome…to me!!
- My best friend Jane. She is also small, but mighty…and can’t wait to be an Aunt.
Hoping that this post sends peace and best wishes to everyone. It has been a while since I have been this peaceful.
Thanks for letting me tell my story….
April 21st, 2008 at 10:52 pm
I am thankful that the warm sun is out, and flowers are starting to bloom.
I am thankful that I am able to be a fulltime SAHM to my girls. I quit my horrible job last September and I feel like a completely different person.
I am thankful that my father’s chemo and radiation for his colon cancer is almost over (this is his last week, and then he has surgery in a month).
I am thankful that my in-laws live 4 hours away!!!
I am thankful for the RQ forum, where I can post without worrying about being flamed. The support here is incredible :)
I am thankful that after so many years of heartache, I am now a mother to my two wonderful girls, one of who turns 2 years old on Friday. Happy birthday, Sophie Jing!!!
Erica
April 21st, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Oops…I’m also thankful that American Idol is tomorrow, and that David Cook is still on :)
Erica
http://www.ourlittlegirls.blogspot.com
April 21st, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I, too, am very thankful:
I have a husband who loves me through the good and the bad, the laughs and the tears.
I have a beautiful, loving daughter whose face lights up and says “Mama” whenever I enter the room.
I have the sunshine to keep me warm, and the rain to make things grow.
I have the best friends in the entire world who are always there for me.
I have a new pair of flip-flops and a beach vacation right around the corner.
Yes, life in my corner of the world is pretty good right now!
Thanks RQ!!
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:58 am
sophie_mom, oh I hear you there! Isn’t David Cook soooo worth putting the kids to bed early for???
I love how many people are thankful for flip flops! Such an inexpensive little piece of footwear that makes us all so happy. Does anyone else have to break in their “flip flop toe” every year (that little space between the toes that holds the shoe on)? I broke mine in yesterday, at the lake, with my beautiful little daughter running around in the sand…how can one not be thankful?
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I am extremely grateful for my baby girls, my healthy teenagers, and a husband/father who takes care of us.
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:15 am
Gratitude IS everything! (Even in the midst of this wait!)
1. Family, Friends & new e-mail & LID friends
2. Animals
3. The Beach
4. Health
5. Food (including red wine)
6. Freedom
7. Spring, flowers, rain, sun, grass, sky, birds, etc.
8. Knowledge
9. The Earth
10. China and all of the moms who are sacrificing for us
UH OH! My spam word is USCIS…..maybe that is a good sign! All the paperwork is done, again!
Have a wonderful day and thanks RQ for reminding us to be GRATEFUL-we all have much to give thanks for I am sure.