Thursday, November 6, 2014

Day 4-5-6 Gratitude Diary

Day 6 - See, I have already fallen beyond on my "plan" to post once a day during the month of November, expressing gratitude and gratefulness along the way.  It's not that I haven't been grateful, Lord there are hundreds of things or moments that I could and should chronicle on a daily basis. Maybe it's choosing only one to blog about that becomes the issue.  Who am I trying to kid...it's a little thing called "time" and my tendency to "waste" it.  And choosing other things to do like an afternoon nap, and I am not just talking "cat-nap" I am talking NAP.  You know this was something I never did until probably this past year....now I relish those naps, sitting on the back porch, or laying on the couch with the sun streaming in. So perhaps those naps are what I am grateful for today. And definitely no, I am not taking a selfie of me napping, not gonna happen.

And since I have "fallen behind" I am combining a few days together with this diary of sorts. Again, combing thru my gazillion photos I noticed a trend, especially when I am on a trip.  I like old, rusty, mossy objects, they tend to have more character than shiny new effects.  So today Day 4, I am grateful for rust and moss, here here to the aging and the character it imbues.




Day 5 - Now really you knew that Toby would be right up at the top of my gratitude list.  He and Cinder have given me the love and companionship that keeps me in the here and now.  When one lives alone, getting lost in the "what-if"s and "maybe's" is a hole I fall into at times.  These two bring me back to the surface with their wagging tails, face licks, (aka kisses) and sweet dispositions.


Whew, now I am all caught up.

You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance. ~Khalil Gibran

Until next time.....



16 comments:

  1. Although I've managed {so far} to post every day in my gratitude journal, there have been some close calls. And do you know what? I think that's fine, we need to cut ourselves some slack. It's really hard to post every day, even for just 30 days. And speaking of cutting ourselves slack, I hereby give you permission to nap in the afternoons. {As if you need my permission!} Your mossy finial and wall have so much character! Hugs!!

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  2. The moss wall is just beautiful! I love the exposed brick. Your pup is adorable and I'm sure a blessing to you living alone.

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  3. cute toby. :) like the mossy wall, too!

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  4. I'm with you on the rust and moss. It is beautiful in my mind. And I'm always grateful for my furry friends who love me in spite of myself. Wonderful post and gorgeous pictures!

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  5. I have tried to join in on gratitude links too and failed...and then some weeks, it just happens without thinking. I guess that's life. I love the companionship of my little dog too. Oh, there are days I think it would be nice not to have the responsibility of a pet anymore, but I know how much I will miss him too. He adds laughter and a good excuse (obligation) to get out and go for a walk.

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  6. I like the moss and rust too. Toby is a little cutie!

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  7. You know rules are made to be broken…..I love reading your list whether it's day by day or several in a day…..Oh and naps are wonderful…My mother always took a nap from 1:00 to 1:45 and you better not disturb her…so I have never felt bad about taking one if needed...

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  8. Don't stress - a nap is always good! I'm grateful for your photos today. (Sweet Toby's face!)

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  9. Deanna,

    I'm glad you are posting on your blog again. Everyday or not we know you have so much to be grateful for.
    I too take advantage of the chance to take a nap. I'm on the "cat nap" side though; can't let the Rancher think I'm not working, lol.
    I always enjoy picts of your four legged "kids".
    Hope you have a fine Friday full of whatever makes you happy today.

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  10. Nappy is officially good for you. My granny did it so do I when I am at home!! I love how you have a wonderful eye for what most people do not even notice. I love all the shots and your dog is so cute.

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  11. Great progress that you are making here , and you are keeping me inspired, for sure. Yes it is wonderful thing to be grateful for naps and those treat beggars. Aren't they both wonderful! Hugs to you Deanna!

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  12. I love rust and moss and sweet puppy faces, too. Especially when they are photographed so beautifully. xo Laura

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  13. Toby pictures warm my heart . . .
    I am happy Toby and Cinder are in your life and watching you at nap time too . . .
    Love mossy green . . .

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  14. Aren't afternoon naps wonderful. I have been taking them now for about a year and I'm always happy to enjoy that peaceful sleep. Loved your moss photos, they are beautiful, that wall was awesome and of course Toby was just as adorable as ever. Great things to be thankful for.

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  15. Love the rust, and you did great combining days to get caught up. I try not to sit or lie down in the afternoon, it will certainly lead to a nap. Now I just fall asleep at 8:30 instead while watching t.v. I couldn't live without that canine companionship either, a true comfort when my husband is gone for work so much.

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