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Sometimes it is hard for me not to be money focused because that's entirely what my day job is about. But when I step back and look at what is going on around me it almost looks silly. Almost. Now, I wouldn't be in my line of work if I didn't believe that money and financial security should be a priority but sometimes I wonder if we have made it the priority.
Children go to bed hungry, in our own country, every night. Over 50% of marriages end in divorce which happens to be a bigger number than any recent stock market decline. Where is the media hype and widespread panic over these things?? But mess with our money and all heck breaks loose. Hmmm...
So with all these things considered, I was thinking this morning about ways to shift my focus and I decided to list a few things that I'm thankful for that don't have a direct financial value. Here are my first three:
- My family... they are the best parts of my day
- Our church... I look forward to every weekend when we can learn and focus {or re-focus} on what really matters.
- My creativity... God given and just so must fun to use.
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Family, Friends, Sanity.. sometimes that last one is a little IFFY, but today it is there, so I will list it with pleasure :)
I am thankful for my sisters who pick me up when I am down, having healthy children, and finding a church with members that truly feel like family and truly focus on the teachings of Christ.
My three would be right up there with your three. I try to daily remember how blessed I am by God.
I am thankful for (a) the good health of my family, (b) my job which gives me endless mental satisfaction, and, not withstanding (b), for (c) the fact that I have a large fabric stash - since there is a chance that I will be on strike/locked out as of Monday (I know - university profs on strike: crazy!) and I will need something to do when not on the picket line.
I am thankful for a great many things... first three are 1. my family 2. that our kids, 23 and 21 yo, are independent and thriving and 3. that I have so many friends of all ages, and that many of them are quilters/sewists. but there is so much more... thanks for the reminder to be thankful!
1. My son's smile, not really much of an exaggeration to say it lights up a room.
2. The wisdom of my Momma, she is my constant go-to for all things urgent and things I consider urgent :)
3. Pretty polish, I love having my toes out and pretty polish makes them twinkle!
1. My husband
2. My family(which includes you, Kiddo!)
3. My church family
Love seeing the photo of Chaney and Bunny! Forever friends.....
1. My Family
2. Retirement
3. Nature
I am so happy and thank God that I am finished w/corporate world.
my family - all healthy and happy, PTL.
my home - we own it outright after being in financial difficulties some years ago
my "retirement" - time to spend doing what I love to help others less fortunate
My family but especially my four year old grandson who is blind and has put so many thinks in prospective for me.
My wonderful friends online and off.
God who guides me daily
My family (that includes my dog), my faith, our health. Thanks for making me refocus my evening :)
1) My friends and family, especially my mom
2) A job that is mentally stimulating and affords me the ability to live without the financial struggles so many are experiencing
3) The wonderful world of sewing and quilting blogs like yours that have reignited my creative spirit
1. My husband--so supportive of my quilting.
2. My son, daughter-in-law and precious grandchildren, with another one in September.
3. The friends (like you) I have made through blogging.
the beautiful place i live, the man of my dreams, that i have faith, and i really mean faith, a few of my facebook friends were debating religion and i realized, i know God exists, i dont have all the answers to the questions they have, but i also dont need them, someday we will know, but for now im comfortable with just having faith. It really was an ah ha momment for me.
1. Family
2. Our health
3. The Australian property market. Doing so much better than shares!
you nailed it ! thanks!
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