100 Days of Gratitude

Thank you RedReading. I completely misunderstood this topic...I blame it on my chemobrain I was counting the days since dx which I now understand isn't the purpose of this forum. To my defense I have to say though that in my mind I have been expressing my gratefulness to God ever since I heard that my treatment is working and shrinking the tumor, which was after the second session of A/C.

I will start with day 1 though because I like this idea a lot and I will make an effort to be more openly and consciously grateful!

Sorry for the confusion and thank you RedReading for starting a great topic!

Today I am grateful for a much needed nap in the afternoon...something I usually do not do because I have a hard time falling asleep. After a rougher Carboplatin/Taxol treatment on Monday I was very much in need of some catch up on sleep.

Grateful for a lovely spa pedicure today and the foot rub that goes along with it.

Oh my I really need to get those danged taxes done, I've been ready for months, I know I paid the right amount in my quarterlies just procrastinating seems to be my thing

I should have said this two days ago, but I'm grateful that my DHs colonoscopy turned out fine.

I am grateful that I took lots of pictures when I was young. I am cleaning out the under-the-stairs-closet, and am having so much fun going through old albums and reliving old memories (although it makes me very nostalgic too).

thanks....it is kind of on there by mistake....I am still trying to learn how to do computer stuff, and now know I should label the pictures I download....because right now I just have to hit on a number and see what shows up! It would be easier if I had any 12 year old in the country living with me (probably any 8 year old)!

thanks for the reminder, Red! 

Day 102: grateful I had a couple day of being on a high with DD being (how quickly it can change). Very grateful that all the work DH put in on taxes was saved (he did some fancy updating of the system, doesn't always think to do backups) and that he just has to finish them and submit them. I usually do the taxes and do them very differently, shall we say. 

Day 103: very grateful to get homeowners insurance after the company cancelled us for 2 claims (in 2 years) because of water damage caused by pipes breaking (in separate areas) under the concrete slab. Also, so grateful I have have BCO sisters who let me vent and whine when I need to (on other threads)

Red, Zumba is so much fun. When you start, just follow your instructor's feet, don't even worry about the arms until you get the steps down. And like Susannah says, being 'good' doesn't matter, you are just out there moving it.

Jazzy, if you want some exercise buddies for your biking adventures, come over to the fitness forum and check out the 'Lets Post Our Daily Exercise' thread.

I am grateful I walked outside yesterday because it is COLD and WINDY here today!

grateful for a glorious sunny day today, I'm about to host my first backyard BBQ of the season, burgers are prepared and in the fridge setting, onions are sliced for grilling - let the festivities begin.....

This is an excellent idea! It resonates completely with me, regarding my present circumstances : I had quite a large lump (5,5 cm), and it turned out that it was a small one all surrounded by a weird fluid... once they drained the fluid, things changed. What a relief! I was very grateful for this, and also for the prospect of a lumpectomy instead of more aggressive alternatives.. .But also, in evaluating all the things that I have in life, and I am truly thankful for, I made a list... So, in no particular order, I will play along, and bring them up! Thank you for this opportunity. 

Day #1: I am grateful for having a very good job.

And BTW, this is a great TED Talk about gratefulness: 

Cheryl, so glad you have friends that you're so comfortable with that "snort out your nose laughing" happens! Perfect way to spend a gorgeous Sunday afternoon

Red - yes you can typically join any zumba group and as others have said - it is fun and as long as you are moving.  I am sometimes going right when everyone else is going left - Ah well and some folks who are relatively new just slow their pace and it is all fine.  And the music is great!

Grateful for a beautiful sunny Monday AM and working from home

Happy Monday all.

Day 3: Today I am grateful for another sunny day (starting to get spoilt), for my husband being off of work, for another chemo session almost being over

Here is a picture from the Kids Against Hunger event I mentioned a couple weeks ago. This is just our morning shift. There were even more volunteers in the afternoon. We ended up making 200,400 meals (each nutrition-packed casserole has 10-12 servings). I am grateful that there are people willing and able to organize events like this!

I'm grateful that my son could take his boyfriend to prom without ridicule or harassment.

Thanks, Red.