SKELLEY3440
Very sweet and well said. During these times it truly is hard to see the good and be grateful for the goodness in your life. I have a "Gratitude" Diary I keep for just these days you are going through. I went to the store and picked out something all pretty, glittery and happy looking and I try to write at least 5 things per day in my journal at least three times a week. It sits on my nightstand so I can do it at the end of the day. Sometimes I can't come up with anything and those are the days you really need to try and find something to be grateful for even if its just one thing. Other days I can write more then 5 things down and do. Then when I'm having those particularly crappy days I can pick it up at night, read a couple of pages or however many I have to in order to go to bed with a smile on my face instead of a frown.
It's quite helpful I have to say and as cheesy as it sounds I find it kind of fun and a challenge especially on those crappy days. I have a tendency to see the negative in everything so this is a VERY good exercise for me personally. It's a way to change your perspective and even the way you think over time. Maybe this can be helpful to you.
Keep up the good thoughts and they'll keep you up!! 1998 days ago
CD15324855
Wonderful idea. It can be so hard to find things to be grateful for during a difficult time, but they are there. Such a blessing that you have two wonderful boys. 1999 days ago
BUTTONPOPPER1
They are indeed beautiful children! And your gratitude for them will sustain them through this hard time for you and your family. You will prevail, FORZACHANDMATT! 1999 days ago
STRONGDAWG
I like the idea of celebrating gratitude in November. You are smart to find the blessings around you as the coming months are especially hard when you are grieving. Spark is a safe place to come to for support.
WESTERNSAGE
Your children are indeed blessings for which to be grateful. I look forward to sharing the good things in life with you every day this month - and for many months after that. 2000 days ago
PRNCSCUP1-2FULL
I know this time of year will be especially hard on you... Good idea to make it a month of gratitude! I am doing the same! You are indeed blessed to have 2 wonderful children. I was never given that gift. Sending positive energy your way all the time!! We can do this holiday season with a little help from our friends!! Hugs, smiles, ++++ energy & strength!! 2000 days ago
LIMOM2TWINS
Awesome idea!! Thank you for reminding me we should all be grateful for all the things in our life - most importantly our family and children!! HUGS!! 2000 days ago
MORTICIAADDAMS
You are blessed to have 2 wonderful children. I will say a prayer that you have a good November. 2000 days ago
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