Giving

This has been a hard week. And I'm ending it by watching Comic Relief which in turns has had me in tears and laughing. They're clever like that, those Comic Relief guys.

It does put a fire in your belly, this fundraiser. A fire to help others and to really appreciate what you have. Sometimes you need a reminder, no matter how hard it is to watch. And let's face it, it's hardly hard really, is it?

So here is my most up to date Thank You List. I am thankful for:

1. My wonderful children. Always. Even when they won't get dressed, are stroppy or hog the laptop.
2. Hubby whose hard work allows me to stay home with our children.
3. My home. It is a work in progress but ulimately it offers sanctuary, warmth and shelter.
4. Television. Easy to knock but without it how would we be able to help others or even know they need helping?
5. Coffee. Love it. I love coffee shops and am lucky my nearest town has 18 of them.
6. Blogs. I am grateful for the inspiration and possibilities they offer.
7. My fairly new passion of gardening. Creative and nurturing. I just need to work out how to fit it in a bit more.
8. Spring. It's arrival is always so heart-lifting.
9. Plans and projects and pipedreams. How lucky I am to even have these, whether or not they come to fruition.
10. Music. It colours my world. I just have to remember to open the paintbox more often.

Comments

[Pam]

Reading your list made me think - real hard. And one of the most important things to come to mind was, how lucky I am to have someone who basically subsidises what I love to do. I think I may forget that sometimes.
P x

[Lesley]

i love your list and thank you for the nudge to take time and sit back and be thankful :-)

[Peggy]

Hi Deb, that's a lovely list and it really got me thinking as I read it... I have been finding it quite tough those last couple of days and really if I think about it all, what I need to be happy is right under this roof as I speak.
I must admit that I had to switch off comic relief yesterday. It is the first year since I had my children that I sit down to watch it and although I loved it, I couldn't cope with the pain and sadness I saw. I was in tears all the time, so it was all a bit too much. I think when you have children, it really speaks to the parent and it was more than I could cope with. But one think is for sure well done to everyone participating, organising, donating. Well done for doing something to make the world of these children a better place to live in!

[sumea]

Beautiful list, I took your example and wrote on e myself, it felt good doing it. shame I missed comic relief last night.
xx
sumea
p.s. I'm new to your blog and like it very much, I'll call by again.

[b]

what a lovely post. This is my first stop here and makes me want to read you blog again. I may have to copy your post and add my thoughts on what I am thankful for.

[julia]

Hello!

How lovely to stumble on your blog today! :)
I watched Comic Relief myself and had the same roller coaster night of emotions myself - I love your gratitude list, tv like that certainly makes you count your own blessings doesnt it!

Sending love, glad to have found you
Julia xxx

[Sarah]

Crikey - that could so nearly be my list. Think I may have to go away and do this. Lovely blog, by the way.

[Lucy]

Loved your thankful list and love your blog. Lucy x