There's a rumour afloat that I may be still alive ... and I think that there may be some truth in it.

If it turns out to the contrary ... I'll try to find a way to let you know.

That answer when some store clerks, or tellers at the bank ask how I am as a routine question, usually gets a bit of a smile.

Actually, I'm planning to leave the contact info to get here as part of the kit available to my son, who already knows about you folks but not how to get here, to notify you when I'm not mobile enough to do it on my own - including that 4-letter word - "d-e-a-d".

I'm happy to be alive ... and that my body spoils me, seldom saying, "Listen, you darned old fool - I can't DO that for you any more!".

And I'm feeling that I need to treat it with better care, as well, and taking action on it.

ole joyfuelled ... well - thus far, at least

Sunshine, friends, family, food clothing and shelter,Church, zinnias and my cat.

I'm thankful that I was able to get up, get ready, and have enough money to write the checks to go pay the bills. I have a roof over my head, good food in my house, and I'm on this side of the dirt again today. Seriously, I always try to find something to be grateful for everyday.

I hope others keep on posting so I can get more ideas.

Shirley

I'm grateful that God has granted me another day of life, a beautiful sunny 73 degree day, and for the loves of my life: my hubby and daughter, and my friends. I'm thankful for basically good health, and for my new computer which I am still learning.

I'm most grateful for the doctor's who are working so hard to keep my son alive...It started way back in April with another valve replacement, then to failing kidneys, continued fluid buildup, not being able to breath without a respirator, 1 infection after the other, in and out of the hospitals and now a fungal infection on his left lung....He is scheduled for surgery either tomorrow or Wed. in hopes of removing the fungus and sealing up the space so fluid can't get in......So each day I have my son is a blessing and we are most grateful.........

Me too--I'm grateful for another day, fairly good health, a car that works, laughing at my dear grandchildren's funny words, loving family.

Got my flu shot today, grateful for that too.

Joyful, you are so funny (and "lively" too!).

Grateful that another day of Fall has passed on the road toward Spring. And Happy Hour.

Sunny: Just wanted to tell you that I've added you and your son to my prayer list.

Shirley

I'm thankful for the beautiful day we had today. Played bridge and won and am thankful for the $4.00 I can contribute to my "Humane Society can". Also thankful for the very nice elderly gentleman in the grocery store that made me smile the first time I saw him and second time I saw him he asked me what to do about not remembering things. I said you're going to have to make a list, but then you have to remember to look at the list. We had a good laugh and it just brightened my day some more.

I am grateful for my faith, my health and my awesome hubby!

No work today and that the Tylenol I took this morning relieved most of my back pain. We have med carts that need repair. The wheels are full of string and hair which makes them impossible to push properly. Back was killing me all weekend from pushing the stupid cart. Woke up this morning and I could barely walk. ) :

I've also had back pain, sharp and unnerving, but regular aspirin cures it. I'm sooooooo happy it takes so little to keep me going....:0)

Also my 7 yards of Sunbrella fabric arrived. I'm anxious to get started on my Roman shades. YAY! :0)

I am grateful for my sons, their families and most of all my husband of 52 years. My sisters and their families. Our dog Chole who gives us unconditional love. Most of all God.
Mary

The sliver of a crescent moon on the way into work. The warm cup of coffee and seeing conversations on GardenWeb. The peace of the morning.

I'm grateful for every day I'm given. When I was in the nursing home, after knee replacement, I had a roommate that had the most awful tales to tell about her family's escapades. I was just so grateful for the family that I have!

I'm grateful (and thankful) for this thread this morning. Think I got up on the wrong side of the bed.... but.... the sun will come out (tomorrow?) in a little while and I WILL get up to speed soon.

I am grateful for the phone call I just received from my Cardiologist telling me that all of my heart tests I had done yesterday are fine! Also thankful for the wonderful weather we are having and the beautiful trees that are beginning to turn in my area. Life is good and I am so thankful for it.

I am thankful for my good health, my family, precious Finn, my dog and 3 cats and all my friends at church. I am also thankful that I live in a beautiful, peaceful town and that basketball season starts Nov.2.

I'm very grateful for people like Gadgets (Shirley) who although complete strangers would be so caring.....It certainly is appreciated.....

I"m grateful for my hubby, daughter, son in law, granddaughter and another grandbaby on the way.

I am thankful that the rain we had today was not snow!

im grateful that I have been sent a man that Ive fallen for ...and I'm hoping that he has fallen for me .