This is one of those days where I seriously wish someone had invented a reliable, free (or cheap!), easily-accessible teleportation device already… because if they had, I would be able to whisk myself back to Victoria to celebrate Mother’s Day with my lovely Mom and family. Alas, at this point we’re limited to more conventional means of transportation, so I’ll have to content myself with sending across the miles my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all that she is and has done.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom… I love you!
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!
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!
- Having access to excellent, professional veterinary care for our beloved cats.
- My new drafting table and having some time to enjoy using it to make art.
- People with big, kind hearts.
- Receiving a speedy income tax refund (one week from filing!) and being able to put the money towards building up the savings in some of our budget categories.
- Living near the river with its gorgeous riverfront parks – such a lovely, peaceful place to sit and relax.
- Being married to my best friend.
- Discovering this beautiful and inspirational quote.
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 May!
- 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 so wish a teleportation device was invented too Laurel! So many lovely thins to be grateful for 🙂
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May 11, 2015
It would be nice, wouldn’t it?!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Today I am just grateful for my good health because without good health I would not be able to appreciate life.
Mina Joshi recently posted… What makes you happy?
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May 11, 2015
Good health is so very valuable!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I always feel that way on Christmas Day, Laurel – that I want to be whisked to Michigan to see my family, but without the weather and airport hassles. Your Mom is lucky to have you for a daughter!
And I can’t wait to see a photo of your new drafting table, not to mention the art that will come forth upon it.
Hearts and Hugs, Sammy
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May 11, 2015
Thank you, Sammy – that’s so kind of you! Here’s a photo of the table after I first assembled it – http://www.alphabetsalad.com/tangled-tuesday-no-46/. I’ve enjoyed using it so far!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 10, 2015
Cute and lovely photo, happy mother’s day!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
May 11, 2015
Thank you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 10, 2015
hopefully one day soon that transportation device will be ready soon 🙂 my list of grateful things to my mom is unlimited 😀
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May 11, 2015
Here’s hoping, LOL!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
Some lovely things to be grateful for Laurel. Hope you had a wonderful mother’s day even if you couldn’t use your teleportation device 🙂
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May 11, 2015
It was a good day, thank you! 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
A great gratitude list Laurel (as always)! 😉 I especially love “Being married to my best friend” and think that is the utmost ideal relationship. 🙂 <3
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May 11, 2015
I think so too. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
Today I am thinking of my mother, and all that she did to make my life worth living, I am grateful for her in my life; I am also grateful to my daughter for being independent(she is managing her homework … ) and at the same time very loving (she knelt down and wished me with flowers,) I am delighted that she is growing up in to a young lady. I am grateful to my husband David for helping me in the household chores… I loved your pic…. and wish you a happy mothers day.
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May 11, 2015
What a lovely list – thank you so much for sharing, and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
Great post and I too wish I there was a transportation device. My Mum lives 1800 miles away and I saw her last year. I am exciting she is coming in a month 🙂
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May 11, 2015
Typo there – I am meant “I meant excited”..well, that typo shows my excitation 🙂
Parul recently posted… For mothers on this day..
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May 11, 2015
LOL, I didn’t even notice!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
Nice to have that to look forward to!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
Another big reason to be thankful about life. 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day to all who can love others more than themselves.
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May 11, 2015
Yes indeed!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
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May 11, 2015
I would also love the teleportation device, so I could have visited all my adult kids yesterday for Mother’s Day (the four of them live in three other states!) I’m also reminded of a song called “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” – and I would have visited my Mom and Dad there!
I am thankful, however, that I at least heard from all four of my kids – and got flowers from one of them and from my darling hubby.
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May 11, 2015
Sounds like a lovely day. 🙂
Laurel Regan recently posted… Today’s Gratitude List + May 2015 Gratitude Linkup
I love your idea of a Gratitude List. I also have often wanted a teleportation device, usually when I’m half-way through a 24 hour long haul flight. The problems of living in NZ!
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May 12, 2015
I can imagine that would get frustrating!
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