Thankful Thursday

Hello everyone,
I was just reading over on the Elles studio blog that this was going to be their last official Thankful Thursday post but that they hope to keep it up and running once a month or so. I am also going to try to keep it up because I think it is really important to reflect on the positives in life.

Today I am thankful for:

Living in Canada and getting good medical care: I have had back problems for a while now and this week it is really bad. So bad, that on Wednesday I spent four hours at the clinic getting meds and xrays. I also had my sore throat checked out and it looks like another case of strep. Now, I am not thankful for the pain but I am thankful that we have a good medical system and in the end all it cost me was time and about $14.00 for a prescription.

Christmas Music: I have been having a hard time getting into the holiday mood this year so far. It might be that I have not been feeling the greatest and dealing with a tight budget. Those are two things that can really put a damper on a person's spirit. Tonight however, I was in a store and the Christmas music that was playing made me think about all the great stuff that is coming up over the next month. I felt the beginnings of some holiday cheer inside!

Remember to take the time to be thankful today and everyday!
Tara

Thankful Thursday

I can't believe that I forgot to do my thankful Thursdays post yesterday. Can you tell how my week is going?! Anyways each week I have been trying to take part in the series going on over at Elles Studio blog called thankful Thursdays and well the name says it all.
Here is what I am thankful for this week....

Not being a procrastinator - I have always been thankful that I am a person who gets things down in advance which really reduces the stress in my life during the crazy busy times. For example I have all but 2 gifts already purchase for Christmas! So while everyone else is just getting started to head into the craziness that is holiday shopping, I am almost ready to start wrapping!

For life long friends - Last night my friend called me who lives on the other side of the country. We have been friends since junior high and every time we talk it is like not a day has gone by.

Hi there, it's Thursday again and I have decided that I am going to continue linking to the Thankful Thursdays series on Elles Studio. I think it really reminds us to stop and think about our lives and think about all the positives that we have to be thankful for. I get stressed very easily and I think reflecting once a week on all the joys in my life will help me push some of that negative energy out.

This week I am thankful for:

Those who serve my country (Canada) - I am thankful for the Veterans that have made it so that my life is free and wonderful. I am thankful for those who serve now...they are brave beyond belief and make me proud and I am thankful to all those who are in training to become our future protection and peace keepers. My sense of security is strong knowing they are ready and willing. I remember you on this day and always!

Reality Checks - sometimes you need someone to tell you how it is so that you remain grounded. I had one this morning and after a quick cry and few minutes of feeling bad for myself I now see the other side of it! Thanks mom :)

Thankful Thursday

Over on the Elles Studio Blog they have a series going on that is called 'Thankful Thursdays' where everyone is to blog about something they are thankful for. I love reading all the things that people are thankful for because it reminds me of things that I am thankful for also but sometimes take for granted. This week I have decided to join in! Below are just a few things I am thankful for this week.

My Clark Shoes  - when I get home from a long day and my feet are a bit tired I am always thankful for my shoes and the fact that if I had been wearing another pair of shoes my feet would be killing me! (I taught grade primary/one today. Can you tell lol)!

For pretty steady work - as  a substitute there is no guarantee that I will get steady work so when I do I am always thankful!

My family living close - every time I talked to someone who tells me their family lives far away I am thankful for the fact that about 80% of my family lives within 20 minutes of me. We are a tight knit group and it is so nice to have that support system waiting in the wings for when ever I may need it! It's my mom's birthday tonight and I will be going to visit her soon! I love and am thankful  that I can do that!

There are a ton more things I am thankful for and I am sure I will share many more in the future!

Take a moment and think about what you are thankful for this week! I would love to hear about it!
Happy Crafting!
Tara