I am not much of a gardener… in fact, I’m really not a gardener at all. And when it comes to yardwork… well, let’s just say that I’d rather be out with friends or sitting at my laptop. 🙂 So at the top of today’s gratitude list is whichever previous homeowner had the foresight to plant several lovely flowering bushes in our back yard that, no matter how much they’re neglected, delight us every year with their colourful blossoms. This week the peonies started to bloom – aren’t they lovely?
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!
- Lots of fun (and sometimes spontaneous) social times with different sets of friends this week – a movie and coffee, pub trivia, a sushi dinner, and a game of bingo followed by a visit to Dairy Queen. Sometimes I am overwhelmed by just how blessed I am in terms of my friendships, both their quality and quantity.
- Receiving the exciting news that my family will be visiting us in Windsor this fall. So grateful that my parents have chosen to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary here, and that my sister will be able to join them.
- Having my parents to look to for a wonderful example of a strong, healthy, committed relationship. Their marriage is truly an inspiration to me.
- My own marriage, much younger at just over 15 years, but always growing and deepening.
- The encouragement, wise advice, and community available from blogging support groups.
- Being able to look on the bright side of the low Canadian dollar and actually having the exchange rate work in my favour. (It’s wonderful to get paid to write a blog post, and even more wonderful when I receive quite a bit more from the bank in Canadian money than the face value of the US cheque!)
- The rain today, which is making the world outside my window look especially green and vibrant.
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 June!
- 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.
I love being grateful and glad you are grateful, too!
Leisa Hammett recently posted… The Power of Nature to Be Present in the Now
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June 1, 2015
It’s a good practice to maintain. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + June 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 31, 2015
Really fantastic idea to share positive thoughts!!
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June 1, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + June 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 31, 2015
this system is saying I duplicated a comment, not sure why, maybe pressed enter by mistake? But super great idea! Love your energy!
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June 1, 2015
Looks like that’s what happened. No worries, and thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + June 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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June 1, 2015
What a beautiful shade that flower is, Laurel.
Congratulations in advance to your parents and how exciting that they’re celebrating with you all!
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June 1, 2015
Isn’t it pretty? I love peonies. And thank you – I am so looking forward to their visit!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + June 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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June 1, 2015
Family and friends certainly make life joyous, Laurel! Enjoy your parents’ visit and – hey – so glad about the exchange rate. I know what that feels like!
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June 1, 2015
Thank you, Vidya! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + June 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Thanks for sharing. I really love posts like this. 🙂 It’s very important to take time and reflect on the things that make your life so much worth living. My boyfriend and I have this thing where we tell each other something we’re thankful for that the other did that day– everyday! 🙂
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June 3, 2015
That’s a wonderful idea, Camille – thank you for sharing!
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