Littlepeach Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Positives. You would think it would be easy to identify the positives! They’re there. A sunny day, call from a friend checking on you, an invite to an outdoor socially distant bbq😀 , really anything that brings a smile (if only for an instant) to you. This very long thread was inspired. It helped me sit back and think that there are good things and it’s ok to enjoy them. One of my friends gave me a journal and it’s designed for you to write three things you’re grateful for each day. I’ll admit I’ve only written in it sporadically over the last two months but after reading this thread I believe I will get adding some more things daily. This is truly a great place. Thanks aren’t enough. ❤️ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 My counselor suggested that. 3 being an average. I can see where it can be a good training exercise to appreciate things we have lost sight of and liked subconsciously. Sunsets, seeing (for me) Mt. Rainier, a rose unexpectedly, my dog wagging her tail. Some days I struggled to find anything, others there were many. I haven’t kept it up. I’d be curious to see how this works for you. I’m in a spot for inspiration. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlepeach Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Thank you Gwen. Even if we can list one thing daily we should consider that a win. 1. This group 😀 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 9 hours ago, Littlepeach said: Positives. You would think it would be easy to identify the positives! They’re there. A sunny day, call from a friend checking on you, an invite to an outdoor socially distant bbq, really anything that brings a smile (if only for an instant) to you. This very long thread was inspired. It helped me sit back and think that there are good things and it’s ok to enjoy them. One of my friends gave me a journal and it’s designed for you to write three things you’re grateful for each day. I’ll admit I’ve only written in it sporadically over the last two months but after reading this thread I believe I will get adding some more things daily. This is truly a great place. Thanks aren’t enough. ❤️ It is what I call the "little joys" in life now that my big joy, George, is gone. It's an art, one of practice, determining to do it, to look for those little joys, and when recognized, fully grasp and appreciate them...not comparing them to what we once had (comparisons can be real joy breakers!), but practicing the art of living in the present moment. Of course some days are more challenging than others, but still, I like to look for something good over the day. Whenever we have a loss, be it a person or physical ability, we realize fully what we had, it's best to appreciate it while it still is! From time to time it's good to remind ourselves of this! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Your post is excellent, Kay. My mind is acting the opposite. I don’t even know how to practice when I got up to another morning of even worse pain. I look back and it is joy busting. I look ahead and see feared solutions. I look at today and see nothing but getting thru it alone. I can’t even think of anything to do today. I look at physical abilities that are lost and do appreciate them, but they are gone now so it’s depressing. I guess I need a lot of practice. I know comparisons mean very little, but where were you at about 6 years into this? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted September 15, 2020 Report Share Posted September 15, 2020 Let's see, at six years in I busted my nose and my right elbow, had bruises/swelling/cuts all over, sheered off my upper front tooth so I'd have it hold it in place with my tongue during interviews, was laid off all but one day a week, having to drive a stick shift car 100 miles to/from work, trying to get groceries one handed, etc. It was hard. I can't even remember my grief at that time because all of life was such a struggle!! I was scared of losing my home, didn't know what I was going to do, in the recession, no one would hire me as I faced age-discrimination for the first time in my life. One day at a time. I couldn't afford PT so I download some exercises from a university and did them, fortunately I didn't lose mobility when it finally healed. My positive today is that I survived yesterday without going ballistic! We all have days/weeks/months/lives like that, yesterday was a test of my sanity. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieron Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 Kay, I think it's a measure of your resilience that you're here to tell the tale! Most people would have curled up into a ball and given up long since. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted September 16, 2020 Report Share Posted September 16, 2020 I just got my Slocum (orthopedic evaluation) appt. moved up two weeks...two weeks less pain is my way of looking at it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted September 17, 2020 Report Share Posted September 17, 2020 Good for you, Kay. I know you are so anxious to get this going and get some relief. I sure hope this speeds it up for you. You’ve been suffering a long time. in trying to get some pain relief for my left knee I slept on my right side all Tuesday night. Result.......left lower back agonizing. Because I have to get out, I went to the market for 2 things on sale. Of course found other things. If ANYONE knows how to stop buying things just because they are a good deal......help me! I was talking to my counselor today about how big a part of my life that was when Steve was here. Never got so overstocked. Good thing I checked one thing as I found I had 2 back ups already. I think I need to start taking limited cash for what I plan so I can’t add anything else. No cheating like slipping my credit card in my pocket. i canceled my vision check tomorrow as my supplemental insurance when Medicare kicks in in November makes it a copay of $20 instead of $95 if I do it now as this current plan has no vision coverage. Hated to do it as I really want my reading part updated. Thank goodness for magnifying glasses. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Has anyone tried the new fudge brownie M&M's? I hope they stay around because they are soooooo good. I buy dark and caramel and now will these. Come to think of it, I’ve never met an M&M I didn’t like. 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widow'15 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 13 hours ago, Gwenivere said: Has anyone tried the new fudge brownie M&M's? No, Gwen have not tried the fudge brownie M&M's. I enjoy reading how much you enjoy the finer things in life, especially chocolate. I try not to have such treats in the house cause I am tempted to eat all of them if I know they are anywhere near. This past week, Monday thru Wednesday, I had my granddaughter staying with me. The internet was not working at her house, and being required to have internet service for her on line schooling, she stayed with me. Those few days were a challenge for me as she does not enjoy my old lady menu, so I ate all the wrong things for myself because it was here. M&M's would have been welcomed by her I know. Enjoy your fudge brownie M&M's. 😋 Dee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 There’s a method to this madness, Dee. I buy the individual packs of these new temptation treats. Unfortunately, this does not cancel out the big bags I have of others. I also know when I get down to two, I’ll be stocking up again. I’ll probably cave and buy these. Ya know, there is little to enjoy these days so I’m going with that. Plus the Hershey Corp needs our help to stay in business so I figure it’s a good cause. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Just wait til you move by your granddaughter. Aren’t Gramma's supposed to have goodies around? I think it’s a law. 😁 i cant believe there isn’t a chocolate emoji. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
widow'15 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Gwenivere said: Ya know, there is little to enjoy these days so I’m going with that. Plus the Hershey Corp needs our help to stay in business so I figure it’s a good cause. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Oh yes Gwen, supporting the economy works for me, too. LOL Dee😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Finally made the Trek farther North to see my Great Granddaughter (6 months old).....First time in 10 years I was back in Fort McMurray Alberta.....This Covid didn't interfere too much but restaurants/Hotels very restrictive...What a cutie pie.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Just adorable, Kevin ~ all of you! ♥️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks Kevin. Adorable. My oldest great was 17 last month. I've never seen her. Her mom lost custody of her (long story) but she is doing great and my granddaughter gets to see her often. Has custody of the other great, and I've met her. The first baby picture 17 years ago of the first "great" made me cry and cry, maybe because they lived so far away from us. It was a shame she never got to know Billy, he loved his babies. Glad your getting time with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Great pictures Kevin, and you look the part of doting grandpa! Thanks for sharing, such a cutie! Hard to believe you're talking about GREATS Marg! I barely have grandchildren! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 Loretta Lynn was a grandma at 34. I can't sing and live payday to payday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted September 21, 2020 Report Share Posted September 21, 2020 KayC, my four year old grandson is an Uncle.....# 2 Son remarried and started over again..That was one of the reasons for my re-location..(not for the weather)..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I got a donated cookie at a church food program from one of the primo downtown restaurants. It’s chocolate chip and almost a meal itself. Broke it into 4 pieces for 4 desserts. If you’re an M&M addict like me, check out the fudge brownie new ones. They give my fav dark chocolate ones a run for the money. Love the caramel ones too. Wish they would do coconut, but I guess they’re too small for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 My favorite M&M was peanut butter but those are out now. I could have eaten 1/2 bag at a setting! Love those, they're addictive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I eat peanut butter just bout every day for lunch and have for decades. So I’m not too keen on nuts in any treat. But I do remember when Reese’s pieces came to light when ET was released. Rumor was m&M turned them down. Big mistake! 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 My daily "sin" is a spoonful of Smooth peanut butter before Bedtime.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted October 8, 2020 Report Share Posted October 8, 2020 Wow, Kevin, you wild man! I finally got done with some chocolate coconut mini's and are back to M&M’s. Think I only have half a serving. Soooo, about 15 or so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenivere Posted October 11, 2020 Report Share Posted October 11, 2020 Saw a full rainbow yesterday after a rain and hail downpour. Was beautiful. Could use more of that kinda magic on this journey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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