Thankful Thursday – Post 23

I am so thankful that Pennsylvania is having some spring weather this week!

From time to time, I share my story at adult retirement homes and recently I decided I want to take something from them. (don’t panic, I’m not stealing purses or phones from innocent elderly folks) I want some of the wisdom they’ve collected over the years. I generally end my sharing time with a question and answer time. Now when they finish asking me questions … I ask them a question.

I want to hear any advice they have on how to live life well. Last week I shared my story with a great group at Landis Homes and one of the women (so annoyed, I forgot to ask her name) gave this advice … “Keep a journal with all the good things of life, so on bad days you can look back on all you have to be thankful for.”

From time to time, I debated whether or not I want to continue doing a weekly Thankful Thursday … but hearing her advice changed my mind. Being intentional about being thankful is a good thing.

Along with our warm weather, I am thankful for:

…. Decreased pain (neck/shoulder pain that I’ve had is almost gone)

…. A few good workouts this week … run, bike, walk and yoga.

…. Dinner with great friends over the weekend.

…. A great Easter with my college son

…. Progress on my book proposal

…. No tornadoes (thoughts and prayers are with all who have experienced them)

…. A nice slow walk around my neighborhood (hence the pictures)

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Your turn — what are you thankful for?

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