Sometimes we are so busy worrying about what’s to come or dreading the days ahead that we forget to just be grateful for today. That’s where I was for the last week or so, thinking about today. It’s the end of summer vacation. I can hear some of the mom’s out there cheering and finding so much to be grateful for!! But for me, a teacher, it’s a little harder. Life this summer has thrown some real curve balls at me, and it hasn’t been all that I hoped it would be. But I don’t want to spend my last day in a funk, so I wrote down some of the things that I do have to be grateful for:
- I have a summer vacation to spend with my children and recharge my batteries.
- It’s a beautiful day and I am going to fill it to the brim.
- I have 3 wonderful children who are each starting exciting new school years. My oldest is continuing his education in a Paramedic program, my daughter is starting her senior year of high school, and my baby is a second grader.
- Adult interaction. Summers are fabulous, but one definite plus to going back to work is the intelligent adult interaction with some great people.
- Some of my students will be glad to see me and ready to start a new journey.
- It’s a new chance to do all I can to touch the lives of a new group of smiling faces.
- School supplies!! I’m such a school supply geek! I get all giddy with new pens, paper, notebooks, etc.
That’s part of my list. Now it’s your turn. What are YOU grateful for today?
~Jan
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2 Responses to Sunday Gratitude | 08.19.12
I needed this - and I was inspired by it! Ive just posted my own on my site
Once again, I’m grateful for you and this post. I remembered Sunday was coming and hence your Gratitude posts. It helped me remember to give thanks in all things.