I feel I have to start out today’s post with an apology to my faithful readers and gratitude list sharers. As I wrote in an earlier post, I found myself caught up in a bout of blogging dis-inspiration (and laziness!) during the month of June, and I’m very sorry that last week’s linkup post was part of my brief writing slump. But I’m back now, and hope you’re ready for another virtual exchange of presents in the form of our gratitude lists!

In no particular order, here is my own gratitude list for this moment in time. I hope that after reading it you’ll go on to write and share your own!
- People who, regardless of their beliefs and perspectives, consistently live and express themselves and deal with others in a spirit of love.
- Summer with its abundance of fresh, delicious fruit.
- Safety for our household during an enormous (and rather frightening!) thunder, lightning, and torrential rain storm.
- Safety (and a great experience!) for my sister and friend on their long, incredible train journey and vacation across the country last month.
- Being able to borrow DVD movies and television series from our public library.
- Canada – my beautiful country.
- Having a relaxing five-day break over the weekend and Canada Day holiday.
- Great health for the two of us.
- My blog – a platform where I can express myself and connect with others.
Now it’s your turn!
How to get involved in the Gratitude Linkup
Note: This linkup will be open for the entire month, so feel free to add as many gratitude posts as you choose to write in July!
- Write and post a gratitude list in your own blog.
- Click the “add your link” button below and share your gratitude post.
- Click “get the InLinkz code” below and add the linkup code to your post.
- Visit and comment on some of the posts listed in the Gratitude Linkup.
P.S. – Here’s some background on why I started the Gratitude Linkup.

Twitter: ellytreehugger
July 5, 2015
A great list to be grateful for Laurel! 😉 And yes, I did miss you last week…got lost in fact without your Sunday gratitude post! 😉 (Did you notice I have been doing the same as of late?) 🙂 <3
elly stornebrink recently posted… Gratitude List #12: A Feast of Food, Friends, and FUN 2!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 5, 2015
I did indeed! Glad you’re on board with regular gratitude posts – it’s such a valuable practice, I think. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: pattipeanut
July 5, 2015
I am visiting from the Ultimate Blog Challenge and am also participating in the NaBloPoMo challenge. I have been reading several different books lately that advocate for creating gratitude journals or lists. Today I am grateful for my husband, my family, the ability to homeschool my children. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 5, 2015
Gratitude is definitely a valuable practice! Glad you stopped by. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: RamblinGarden
July 5, 2015
I am grateful for a husband who truly cares about me. Down with a stomach bug just as I need to be in high gear, he was there for (whiney) me.
Alana recently posted… Civil War Sunday – Confederate Heritage of Upstate New York
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 6, 2015
Oh, I’m sorry you were sick! Hope you’re feeling better now.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
1. I still have a roof over my head after 6 months of unemployment.
2. That I am a child of God through the blood of Jesus Christ.
3. That I didn’t harm myself in any way when using a rotary saw today on some trees in my yard. Haven’t used it for about 15 years.
4. For meds that don’t cost me an arm and a leg because I’m rated at my hospital … what a huge difference on my finances!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 6, 2015
Wonderful list! Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: petrichorclouds
July 6, 2015
Great list!
Hmm, I am grateful for all the times people have supported me and made me feel better when I’ve been at my cribbiest, crabbiest worst.
Sreesha recently posted… Going From Technologically Superior To… A Parent!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 6, 2015
We definitely need people like that in our lives. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
What I wouldn’t do for a slice of summer!! Great health to both of you 🙂
Rajlakshmi recently posted… The Happy Place
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 6, 2015
Thank you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + July 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Twitter: thisyearinmusic
July 6, 2015
I’m grateful for Hyde and Beast for releasing an amazing EP and for Technicolour for announcing a new Florian Kupfer EP at the end of the month!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 11, 2015
New music is always a good idea. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Patterns
Laurel – here’s link for JayBarz tangle http://tangledinkart.blogspot.com
Alas, I can’t find the link to the blogger who provided Romancy!! I was discombobulated all weekend, and neglected to write her URL and now I can’t find her!! Learned my lesson – not only should I record who originates a tangle, but I should mention them in my post. I feel terrible about neglecting to do that. Will make up by posting a tangle shout-out post soon!!
When I have time later this week, I will draw the step-outs for Romancy and email them to you. They are simple ones.
Sammy D recently posted… Mono a Mano
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 11, 2015
Thank you, Sammy! No worries whatsoever! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Patterns
Twitter: parul2411
July 6, 2015
Great list and lovely things to be grateful about.
Parul recently posted… #MicroblogMondays – Green Art
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 11, 2015
Thank you. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Patterns
Yay! for gratitude lists. I know I haven’t done one formally lately, but gratitude really makes such a huge difference in my life. I love living in such a way that I can and do share the love as much as possible, though my words and actions, while also demonstrating a life of gratitude.
Your list is wonderful and isn’t it some of those smaller things which make gratitude even better? 🙂
Life Breath Present recently posted… Summer is Upon Us – June 2015
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 11, 2015
Sometimes it’s all about the small things. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Patterns
Nice to read your list Laurel; I loved the pic and the quote. Appreciate you for sending the reminder. I have made my list and linked it to the gratitude list July 2015.
Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 11, 2015
You’re very welcome! Thank you for adding your link. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo Friday: Patterns
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