In the spirit of the upcoming holiday, and as those who follow me on Facebook know, I've been posting daily about what I am thankful for. I read an article the other day on 100 things to be grateful/thankful for, which has inspired me to compose my own list. My life has changed so much since I made just the decision to have weight loss surgery. And the whirling dervish of emotions I experience since that fateful day sometimes make me lose sight of just how many blessings there are in my life. So, without further ramblings from my mind, here is my list of 100 things that I am grateful/thankful for:
1. My ability to appreciate the little things in life
2. My parents, who are perfectly imperfect.
3. My oldest sister, Allison, who never fails to surprise me with random acts of generosity
4. My other sister, Meghan, who is always willing to listen
5. My brother, Judd, for being one of the best men I know
6. My oldest nephew Jackson, for making me Aunt Darcey, which is my favorite thing to be called
7. My second oldest nephew Ryan, for the laughter he brings to my life
8. My little peanut nephew, Connor, for making me a godmother and for wanting nonstop cuddles when I'm around
9. My niece, Grace, for the special bond we have
10. Leemoy, my nephew in utero. I can't wait to have a fifth little one calling me Aunt Darcey
11.My sister-in-law, Jane, for adding much joy to our family
12. My brother-in-law Brian, who was there for me through some of the darkest moments of my life
13. My brother-in-law Jeff, for being a good father to Ryan & Connor, as well as a good husband to Allison
14. My gordita puppy, Lila Mae
15. Ezra Tipper, aka Ezzie BooBoo, my other dog
16. Melvin Agnes, my cranky old man cat
17. Molly Rose, my sweet little tuxedo cat
18. Micah Albert, my beloved gray moose of a cat
19. Miles Davis, my rag doll cat, the 30th birthday present to myself that keeps on giving
20. Matilda Louise, my ginger cat
21. The continued good health of all of those pets
22. The snuggles and joy those pets bring to me daily
23. A job that I love and that challenges me, in a good way, on a weekly basis
24. The patrons I have met through my job that I have formed connections with
25. I have some truly wonderful co-workers
26. A brand new box of crayons to use in one of my many adult coloring books
27. Lori, for being a wonderfully supportive friend to me
28. Susan, for listening to me and supporting me as well
29. The laughter and fellowship I share with Lori and Susan whenever possible.
30. Kim, without whose guidance I would be stuck in a season of life that was not healthy for me
31. That I found Mosaic
32. The connections I am making through Mosaic
33. The journey that life has taken me on so far. My life looks nothing like I thought it would, even just a few months ago, which is a good thing
34. Two of the women in my writing group at the library. They inspire me and encourage me to keep writing
35. No longer silencing my voice by being too scared to write
36. I have a great butt
37. My hair is fabulous
38. I have gorgeous hazel eyes
39. I have strong legs
40. My height. Being tall is a wonderful thing
41. My ability/capacity to forgive
42. Realizing that I don't need to wear makeup daily, as I'm just fine without it.
43. Publix Diet Sweet Tea
44. That I had the courage to switch bariatric surgeons when I did.
45. That my mother taught me to knit
46. I've embraced my introverted self.
47. Realizing that there is nothing wrong with being choosy about what I do with my free time and with who I choose to spend it with
48. I am so happy to be in my late 30s
49. The peace I feel after church on Sundays
50. The relationship I am developing with Christ
51. No longer needing mealtime insulin
52. My amazing friend/hairdresser Megan
53. Realizing how little I need to make me content
54. Friends that I don't see regularly, but when I do see them, it is as if no time has passed
55. Embracing my quirks, instead of trying to hide them
56. The badass feeling I get whenever I turn the heel of a sock I am knitting
57. Curling up in my recliner at the end of a long day
58. Cozy socks that keep my icy feet warm
59. My indpendence
60. Living in Charlotte. Great city, filled with wonderful people
61. My Shelley, who I wish I saw more
62. The Capeharts, who I also wish I saw more
63. Danielle, for being my voice of reason. I also wish I saw her more.
64. Facebook, for allowing me to reconnect with people from my past
65. The unfollow feature on Facebook
66. The fact that I have a kind heart
67. My sense of humor
68. That I don't take life as seriously as I once did
69. I have healthy teeth
70. I have been able to travel extensively
71. Having studied abroad in Italy
72. Veruca, my trusty Toyota Camry
73. My taste in music
74. I am a voracious reader
75. Not giving a fuck about being everyone's friend
76. My slightly OCD habits that make me very good at my job
77. Realizing that I don't have to apologize for every little thing
78. My ability to be blunt. Honesty is not wrong
79. The group of people that my hobbies have brought into my life
80. Really good health insurance
81. A caring primary physician
82. Knowing that I need to be chasing Jesus instead of chasing other men
83. My rental house, which is absolutely perfect for my furry family and me
84. Very kind landlords
85. Friends that I have had for years that I can count on for anything
86. My intelligence. Zombies would find my brain delicious
87. I make really good chocolate chip cookies
88. the fact that I say yes to situations that scare the shit out of me.
89. My impulsive streak, which led to my current job
90. Accepting that while I may not be everyone's ideal, I am one amazing woman
91. My ability to truly listen to others
92. My empathy for others. Knowing when someone might need a little touch of kindness
93. Hugs from loved ones
94. Sunshine on brisk days
95. Online shopping, so I do not have to set foot inside a retail establishment during the holidays if I don't want to
96. My resiliency.
97. Knowing that choosing to be happy makes all the difference
98. Jettisoning a lot of excess from my life the past 8 months. A lighter load is much easier to handle
99. Napping with Lila. Nothing sweeter then cuddling up with that precious puppy and snoozing for a few hours
100. Knowing that whatever is over my head is under God's feet
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