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Gratefulness weekend - 3/16

Annie Deighnaugh

5 years ago

How about a little unbridled joy...this frenchie seems to know something about that.

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rob333 (zone 7b)

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

While I didn't plan it this way, I got so so lucky to have this as the week my son came to visit. If it wasn't for him, I don't know what I would've done. FHA required work before approving the loan. How could I have hung the 12 or the 13 feet long handrails upstairs or downstairs? What unbelievable luck! I'm completely grateful. Got it all done in two days and it's all done but the closing. Which is only possible thanks to my "handy man"

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georgysmom2
5 years ago
Before I even saw your post, I decided to say I was grateful for Georgy. She brings a smile to us every day.
maire_cate
5 years ago
What a great clip - Thanks Annie for sharing.
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Feathers11
5 years ago
Thanks for starting this, Annie! I've spent the morning bottling and restarting batches of kefir and kombucha tea in my bright, sunny kitchen. With a couple cups of good strong coffee and I'm meeting a friend this afternoon for a long walk. Great Saturday, and I'm grateful for every moment.

I love that video. :-)
Rusty
5 years ago
Annie, I don't like that video.

I LOVE it! ! !

Rusty
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5 years ago
I LOL at that video ! That made my day !!
blfenton
5 years ago
It's a beautiful day out today, the snow and ice have melted in the trails and so we went running. We saw so many dogs and two new puppies out in the trails with their owners and just had to stop at every single one of them. The run was a start and stop but the joy from seeing the dogs after a long and cold winter (by west coast standards) was worth it.
stacey_mb
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Sister-in-law called and mentioned that thankfully she has an early surgery date for her kidney ailment. Our weather is also warming up and the snow is melting - very grateful for that!
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I'm thankful the Appalachian trail wasn't as muddy as I thought it would be and although it was 34 degrees colder than yesterday, it was a good four-mile walk thru the woods. We even ran into a three-legged blue greyhound which one of my dogs loved.
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It was cold today but sunny. I am very grateful for that. And for my friends. I'm so lucky to have them. And Carmelita, of course! :)
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Thankful for the brunch I shared today with four ladies from my book club. Excellent food and great conversation.
nicole___
5 years ago
LOVED that video! Such pure...simple...JOY!

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My mindfulness teacher always said, as long as you are breathing, more is right than is wrong. I'm thankful for my breath...each and every life-giving one.
yeonassky
5 years ago
I'm grateful for my dogs and kitties. They demonstrate unfettered joy. And make my heart sing and smile with their love and their personalities.
Iris S (SC, Zone 7b)
5 years ago
A bit late for the weekend. But my dog ran after a squirrel today. No squirrel was harmed. She is 13 and has bad arthritis is her hips. She is doing well with her medications, but does lay around a lot. So seeing her having fun was great.

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