Attitude of Gratitude anyone can come and join. [Archive]

yvonne_uk_98

12-03-10, 17:45

With an attitude of gratitue, life can be simple, easy and joyful.

GROW
RELEASE
ACCEPT
THANK
INSPIRE
TREASURE
UNDERSTAND
DELIGHT
EXPECT

I have an attitude of gratitude therefore I expect my day to unfold with simplicity, Ease and Joy.

Here's how a Gratitude Diary works:

Every day, write down 5 different things to be grateful for. It can be anything - feeling the sun on your face, happy you talked to a friend, being able to take a walk, enjoying a hot bath. Smile as you write them down this will help you feel grateful.

Here's what will happen:

* The first day you'll be thinking hard about what to be gratful for.
You will find them though.

* The second day, you'll start to look for things to be grateful for.

* As the days go by you'll experience a shift in your attitude.
You'll start to expect things to happen to be grateful for.

* As more days pass, there will be another shift.
You'll start to recognise when things happen to be grateful for.

* Another shift will take place when you start to feel grateful
at the time the event takes place.

This is when the miracle of gratitude will really start to happen to you.

Be Thankful for...
by Author Unknown.

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don't know somthing
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations
Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you're tired and weary
Because it means you've made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfilment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.

GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a postitive,
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.

Hope this helps everyone who joins this thread.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

12-03-10, 17:47

Five things I am grateful for:

My children,
beautiful sunny day today,
my friends on nmp,
a roof over my head,
food on the table.

Yvonne

bottleblond

12-03-10, 18:44

Lovely thread Yvonne :)

My lovely son
My amazing mum
My fabulous friends
NMP and everything about it
Being able to watch my son's football match today

Lisa
x

JT69

12-03-10, 19:07

What a lovely idea Yvonne:

5 Things I am grateful for:

My wonderful supportive and rock- my husband
My two lovely children
All the lovely friends I have found on nmp
My loving caring mum
My special very close friends

Jo

martbarr

12-03-10, 19:41

5 things I'm grateful for.

I woke up this morning.
I have a job.
I have the loveliest wife in the world.
I have a God who loves me.
I once heard someone laugh at one of my jokes.
(I mean I'm glad to have virtual friends on NMP!)

Veronica H

13-03-10, 11:21

:yesyes:this is a great thread yvonne. Thanks.

Veronicax

yvonne_uk_98

13-03-10, 18:53

Day 2.

5 things I'm grateful for:

A lovely blue sky this evening
My daughter for taking me out to lunch
the bus service
my laptop
my grand children

Yvonne

martbarr

13-03-10, 19:06

Day 2

5 things I'm grateful for

A sense of humour
The ability to read/play music
Food and shelter
My work colleagues
Medical help

yvonne_uk_98

14-03-10, 16:12

Day 3

5 things I'm grateful for:

Lovely Mother's Day
Heavenly Father Loving and caring.
the deacon given me a lift home
my womens group
website for helping to keep me occuppied.

Yvonne

smudger

14-03-10, 18:50

5 things I am grateful for

1.Having my daughter (by IVF) after 8 years of trying
2.That both my parents are still alive
3.That my husband is alive after breaking his back when a quad bike fell on him
4.That my sister is feeling much better now she has been diagnosed with coeliacs (I was so worried about her)
5.That now I am feeling better, my relationship with my daughter is back to normal

Gosh, I can think of so many!

gypsywomen

14-03-10, 19:00

1/ my family/ 2/bird song 3/the lord 4/ my friends//6 memories of my mum:bighug1:

Ronny

14-03-10, 21:46

I.......My husband who puts up with me
2........My Health Psych,who is guiding me back to reality
3.......My Private Health
4.........My Friends who do not judge me
5......and my dear mum and dad who have always been there for me no matter what.:weep:

KK77

14-03-10, 23:05

My family and their love and good health
My friends and their kindness
My health
My sanity
My dignity

yvonne_uk_98

15-03-10, 16:30

Day 4

5 things I'm grateful for:

taxis who allow you to hire them to get home.
washing machine that washes my clothes
exercies class and instructor who is willing to teach.
my driving instructor for having patience.
my texthelp which helps me to spell and hear what's being said.

Yvonne

martbarr

15-03-10, 16:33

5 things I'm grateful for

1) I can worship God freely in the uk, unlike in some lands
2) I can eat what I like (even if I pay the price later)
3) I have a great boss
4) I can count up to 4

Ronny

15-03-10, 21:10

Today
I woke up
The lovely woman,who helped me yesterday
My cyber friend Suzy-Sue Thankyou.
My hubby who keeps me in the lifestyle that I have been accustomed to lol
And to all of You.:D

martbarr

16-03-10, 12:53

Today I am grateful for:-

1) having a car I can rely on
2) having a wife I can rely on
3) It being a lovely day
4) the fact that spring is coming
5) remembering when I got up where I last took off my clothes.

Downsinthenorth

16-03-10, 14:03

1. Spring flowers
2. My husband's cooking :emot-yum:
3. This site.

martbarr

16-03-10, 14:14

1. Spring flowers
2. My husband's cooking :emot-yum:
3. This site.

Now then.... is 2 a typo?
or you just encouraging him,
or is he one of those fellas who *can* actually cook.
In which case I hope my wife s not reading this :)
Got as far as Delias how to cheat at cooking.

Under~The~Stars

16-03-10, 16:38

What a lovely thread, Yvonne :hugs:

I will try to join in when I feel more up to it. I hope it is helping you, and everyone :hugs:

xxx

yvonne_uk_98

16-03-10, 22:07

Hi Under_the_stars and everyone,

Thank you for your kind words, and keep going with this, it is helping me.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

16-03-10, 22:18

Day 5

5 things I'm grateful for:

Women & Children First for my counselling sessions.
my friend Theresa for good talk today.
my deacon at church for filling in the forms I requested.
the drivers in the cars that stopped for the senior citizen who crossed the road, he took a long time to cross the road.
this website.

Yvonne

Jannie2948

16-03-10, 22:31

5 things I'm grateful for:

My 2 wonderful healthy supportive sons
My very dear friends who are there for me
My colleagues at work who get me and understand this illness!
The beautiful sunny day today
Finding this website when I was at my lowest

Jannie x x
Thanks for this Yvonne x x

martbarr

17-03-10, 15:10

5 Wednesday gratitudes:-

a) got safely to Birmingham and back on the motorway
b) have a night off tonight
c) my wife's headache is better
d) people still love me in spite of my HYPER sense of humour (even if I upset them by mistake!)
e) My head is a bit clearer today
f) I sneaked in a sixth thankyou cos it's free and I'm in that mood!

yvonne_uk_98

17-03-10, 18:23

Day 6

5 things I'm grateful for:

that I can walk.
my gp being so understanding.
my coloured glasses help me to stop mis-judging the door.
fruit that we can buy.
Father God loves me.

Yvonne

martbarr

18-03-10, 12:40

todays 5

1) A boss with a great sense of humour (and who works 200 miles away!)
2) Good news for my wife on the phone this morning
3) the fan heater under my desk (as I work in air conditioned studio)
4) a nice lunch about to happen
5) side effects of citty all seem to be gone

margaret jones

18-03-10, 17:28

My lovely daughters
My great grandchildren
That i had loving parents
That i have enough of everything i need
That i have lots of friends i can always call on

yvonne_uk_98

18-03-10, 22:29

Day 7

5 things I'm grateful for

women 2gether
A lift to photo shoot
My friend Teresa who has been a great support.
My twins who think they know everything.
Father God blessing me with a great day.

Yvonne

Tiger

18-03-10, 23:15

5 things...

1. My health
2. My partner
3. My family
4. My house and my work
5. Citalopram.

Okay, so that's really 6, but I don't think anyone else has mentioned no. 5. yet ;-)

martbarr

19-03-10, 08:36

my 5 today

1) I can hear
2) I can taste
3) I can see
4) I can feel
5) I can smell

Just for the record the last one does not mean I can pong a bit.

Jannie2948

19-03-10, 09:00

My 2 days holiday from work!
My night out last night with good friend to see 'The Hollies'
My son who picked us up after, bless him
My friend again who is coming shopping with me today
Oh and I agree, 'Citalopram' for getting me this far :-)

Jannie x x

yvonne_uk_98

19-03-10, 23:20

Hi Martin,

What are you like...?? :roflmao:

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

19-03-10, 23:23

Day 8

5 things I'm grateful for:

Lovely day today,
My friend Lorna supporting me in the Mary King's Close.
A great day out
Lovely lunch
Good company.

Yvonne

martbarr

20-03-10, 08:17

Todays 5

TV
Radio
CD's
DVD's
Video's

OK - not the most inspiring list - but think where we'd be without them!
:shrug:

yvonne_uk_98

20-03-10, 17:05

Day 9

5 things I'm grateful for:

My friend Martin who cheers me up, he has a fantastic sense of humour.
My friends on here nmp who are all very supportive.
It is sunny and beautiful today.
My daughter and having a good day with her.
Thank you father God for my life for today.

Yvonne

oneofus

21-03-10, 16:11

For today Sunday

Wonderful weather
Daughters and wife for running the Sport Relief mile (excellent times of 6:51 and 7:58)
Relief that I didn't
Excellent Sunday lunch
The Police for being so polite and helpful when I reported finding a strange man in the garden making a phone call when we came home :huh:

Nick

Jannie2948

21-03-10, 16:34

For battling through a pile of ironing without moaning!
For this beautiful sunny day
For my son who cooked a wonderful lunch
For my dear friend Martine who is unwell with a virus, and I wish her well :-)
For the fact that I have a lovely job that I have to go to tomorrow. Used to hate Mondays!!

yvonne_uk_98

21-03-10, 21:02

Day 10

5 things I'm grateful for:

Flowers and support from people at church
for my friend Lorna who idea to create an attitude of grattitude book, that I taken one, knowing me, I would not be writing in it every day, I decided to start it here to help everyone.
for everyone's prayers and support
forgiveness and to forgive
beautiful sunny day today

Yvonne

martbarr

21-03-10, 21:31

- really late sorry

1) My wife's fantastic sermon at 10am service
2) for getting the Easter paperwork all sorted
3) for a vicar who supports me even when I screw up
4) for everyone who has made it through a hard day today
5) for fruit tea with three sweeteners - bliss

Ronny

22-03-10, 04:00

Today
To all my wonderful neighbours,who helped me during the cyclone.
The great guys from the S.E.S who provided the tarps.
The power finally came on today
The generator my hubby had bought before he wentto Dubai
and grateful that I bought extra supplies of baked beans.lol

martbarr

22-03-10, 11:42

my 5 Monday 22nd March 2010

1) Finally decided to get diet sorted out
2) The sun - she shines !!!!!!
3) I have lunch in the fridge ready and calling me (at 11:30am!)
4) Good friends
5) I can read/write music

JT69

22-03-10, 20:59

MY 5 to drive.......

My first day back at work went well
Lovely to see my friends again
My on-going support from my wonderful husband and 2 children
All the well wishers I had today
I remembered everything.

yvonne_uk_98

23-03-10, 00:08

Day 11

5 things I'm grateful for:

results from test, no cancer
great support from my friend
for chat to clear my mind
watching a movie with my children
spending time with my dad.

Yvonne

martbarr

23-03-10, 08:36

my 5 today:-

a) The painkillers will get rid of my headache - keep saying it!
b) looking forward to rehearsal tonight
c) all the fab people on here who usually cope with me (not always!)
d) Jo's great day at work yesterday
e) Yvonne's good test results

yvonne_uk_98

23-03-10, 17:45

Day 12,

5 things to grateful for:

the dr confirming that what my son did was curiousity killed the cat.
beautiful day today.
Rosemary my counsellor for being very supportive
looking forward to rehearsals tonight
for my son learning to work sounds control.

Yvonne

martbarr

24-03-10, 11:43

my 5 today

1) Food glorious food
2) Our car
3) Finally got a new battery for the work laptop
4) My wife's gift with doing school assemblies
5) The courage to write to the chairman of ITV about the company outsourcing our jobs.

charlotte83

24-03-10, 12:27

Aww what a nice post!! I have read about this in Paul Mkenna's book and I must say I find it hard to do. I think we all dwell on the negatives more then the positives, even people without anxiety etc can do it!! The positive things are there, but somehow seemed to whitewashed over by all the worries and things we have. I have been trying to find things to be positive about the last couple of weeks, even the sun shining when I wake up or having a better nights sleep is enough to make me smile a little :) There is always something positive xxx

yvonne_uk_98

24-03-10, 22:32

Day 13

5 things grateful for

my friend Martin awesome sense of humour
my friend Suzanne for spotting the bargains
my daughter beautiful singing voice
the plumber for fixing the blocked bath
my landlord for agreeing to get the plumber.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

26-03-10, 00:46

Day 14

5 things I'm grateful for:

Wonderful wet day today.
while I had the amount that, Dss who give me money to live one and cut it.
wonderful driving instructor full of patience
for plumber who was ment to come back today and did not
all the rotten things that go wrong, that cause you to move forward in someway.

Yvonne

martbarr

26-03-10, 11:29

my Friday 5

a) my diet is working
b) I know where today's food is coming from unlike millions in the world
c) Water in the tap
d) A great leaders meeting last night
e) My colleagues trust me with complex technical work

oneofus

26-03-10, 14:42

And five more

a) A job that let's me work from home occasionally
b) iTunes for delivering gorgeous music by Mr Handel
c) The Open University for letting me indulge my passions
d) The Wikpedia's cit page for citing NoMorePanic's cit page as an authoritative source of information
e) That I have a headache now which means I wont have one later

One of us:)

Saor

26-03-10, 15:49

My laptop
Antibiotics to clear my tonsilitis
My bed
Sick notes for work
Magazines & Television!

yvonne_uk_98

26-03-10, 22:49

Day 15

5 things I'm grateful for:

my dad phoneing me this morning,
my womens group planning ahead
my eyes to be able to see
my ears to be able to hear
for father God answering my prayers.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

27-03-10, 20:31

Day 16

5 things I'm grateful for

my fingers and hands
my legs and feet
that I can use them, walk, type, etc,,,
not breaking my finger bones
having a roof over my head

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

29-03-10, 00:42

Day 17

5 things I'm grateful for

church service going great
evening service going wonderful
a comfortable couch to sit on
nmp website
my friends here, who have been very supportive

Yvonne

Maj

29-03-10, 13:57

1. Getting us all through my uncle's funeral today. Thank you.
2. For having a lovely extended family as well.
3. For granting my son his wish.
4. For my car so that I can drive everyone around and make the situation
a whole lot easier.
5. For a nice warm home to come back to. It's bitterly cold outside.

Myra x

martbarr

29-03-10, 14:56

My Monday 5

1) It's not raining yet
2) I have hot coffee on the desk and a hot fan heater under it! (shhh not supposed to lol)
3) Yesterday's services went really well in Church
4) Mr Missus is feeling better
5) Got a night off tonight
6) I can count

yvonne_uk_98

29-03-10, 23:33

Day 18

5 things I'm grateful for

listen to my worship music
for the taxi not minding to take me a short journey, cause of snow.
for time I have to spend with my dad.
my daughter agreeing to be my carer.
keep practicing for my bsl signing.

Yvonne

oneofus

30-03-10, 22:00

My five a day

1) Pesto on warm pasta :D
2) Keswick convention mailing turning up
3) Both daughters had great days at school yesterday
4) Radio4
5) Just about finished filling in my annual appraisal :mad:

one of us

yvonne_uk_98

31-03-10, 00:26

Day 19

5 things grateful for

counselling appointment over the phone
day off/ no voluntary work today
spending time with my dad
tryed to get my dad to think positive
good nap

Yvonne

onceagain

31-03-10, 00:46

Hey Yvonne what a lovely thread to start ... loved reading through..

Day one

1. NMP its always here when I need it
2. My daughter she reminds me of what life is about
3. My job it even on the bad days
4. My mum she is so special and asks for nothing in return
5. people who make me laugh

martbarr

31-03-10, 10:52

my Wednesday 5

1) I slept really well
2) Had a safe place to sleep
3) Central heating
4) A bit more weight lost
5) The columbian hostage freed after 12 years

always-ill

31-03-10, 12:21

1. The good health and happines of my family
2. Being able to share the above with them
3. Having a day off work and not having to do the school run
4. Watching my veg seedlings grow and flourish
5. Bladder control!

JT69

31-03-10, 18:10

Thought I would do a Wednesday 5 (keep thinking its Thursday today for some reason??)

Felt sick this morning and it went away
My 2nd week at work went really well
My central heating (as it is soooo cold)
My loving family
Was able to go shopping after work and feel o.k

yvonne_uk_98

01-04-10, 21:48

Day 20

5 things grateful for

learning disablity assessment, not finished yet...
spending time with my friend on the wii
my friend's husband giving me a lift home
my friend's son who fixes my computer's when break down
lovely sunny day, though it was cold.

Yvonne

martbarr

02-04-10, 18:39

my 5 today

1) I can drive
2) I can walk
3) blood pressure is great
4) great service today at church
5) lovey wife who puts up with a lot
6) number 5 didn't mean me
7) number 6 was true

yvonne_uk_98

02-04-10, 22:13

Day 21

5 things grateful for

my sister waking me up this morning
having chat with my sister
asking my dad about car, as I dont know much about cars
my cheeky comdian son
lovey sunny day today

Yvonne

Ronny

02-04-10, 22:24

I am alive
Thankyou to my mates on here
The beautiful morning
to Jim who mowed my lawn yesterday
Thanks for the extra support last night in the soup kitchen,we had 20 extra mouths to feed.:)

yvonne_uk_98

03-04-10, 17:56

Day 22

5 things I'm grateful for

my moaning father that I should not have a saturday to myself.
no school for two weeks,
time to spend with my teenage children
comfy chair to sit in,
happy photo's to look back have a laugh

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

05-04-10, 15:37

Day 23

5 things grateful for

good and patience driving instructor
good brakes in car, when a car cut infront so fast
good glasses with two tone colour, tint to help see
this website nmp
wonderful friends on here

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

06-04-10, 20:20

Day 24

5 things I'm grateful for

my moaning daughter
my dad
my sister
my nephew
my grand children

Yvonne

SarahG

06-04-10, 20:44

My 2 lovely kids
My gorgeous hubbie
My dog (my best friend!)
My garden on this lovely warm day
Getting over my fear of today's task and just doing it!

Great post... really thought provoking! We all have stuff to be grateful for no matter how bad it gets!

martbarr

07-04-10, 10:52

my 5 for today

a) I'm alive
b) my wife
c) my work
d) my car
e) feeling better
f) I could write more than 5 today

yvonne_uk_98

07-04-10, 22:48

Day 25

5 things I'm grateful for

my biopsy results were clear, though I have an infection.
my friend for her support
my deacon from church offering me a lift to church this evening
my son who helped me and the senior citizens out today.
my two male friend's who both made me laugh.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

08-04-10, 18:12

Day 26

5 things I'm grateful for

my gp for being understanding
the gp who shouted my name and I got a fright, and asked where my gp, he say she running late, i says, I'll wait and see her.
Father God being there
My friends on here, being very supportive & being there for me, thank you all.

Yvonne

beskiboo

09-04-10, 01:36

5 things I'm greatful for....

1) I have a wonderful boyfriend that supports me with any issues.
2) I came to uni and made new friends even though I was so afraid.
3) I'll never be skinny but I'm happy with the way I look (most days!)
4) I have grown to like myself through the support of friends, family and my boyfriend
5) I've realised through this site that I am completely normal!!!

Thanks for this, it made me think :)
x

yvonne_uk_98

09-04-10, 17:30

Day 27

5 things I'm grateful for

bus service
peaceful late afternoon
lovely sunny day
walk beside my Heavenly Father
my laptop

Yvonne

Ronny

10-04-10, 07:27

1..Lovely saturday arvo,
2..After a long time I can see clearly
3..My stereo,i would be lost without my music (very loud...lol)
4..AUSTRALIA
5..FREE:D

yvonne_uk_98

10-04-10, 17:19

Day 28

5 things I'm grateful for

electricity
gas central heating though cost a packet.
my oldest son
beautiful walk to the shops
amazing walk back home

Yvonne

oneofus

10-04-10, 17:26

five a day, good for you, regardless of what research says!

1) a long bath
2) sunshine
3) gardening
4) our garden rat, Remee, for popping out while I was gardening don't know who was most surprised me or him
5) The Doctor

one of us

martbarr

10-04-10, 18:07

oneofus

10-04-10, 18:13

Sorry Martin, but I did, in my defence, have to resort to lying on the couch to allow my sore heel (due to nail going through shoe investigating afore said rats exit hole) to recover for at least two hours necessitating the relaxation of eye lids.

Should I discuss my gardening with my GP or counsellor?

one of us

martbarr

10-04-10, 19:24

That's alright then!
For a minute was concerned that my missus would see it and think such behaviour was actually normal.

But I would try the counsellor first as 2 hours is nowhere near long enough LOL

ASH65

10-04-10, 20:36

1.my beautiful wife
2.my beautiful children
3 having survived a recent motorbike crash on the motorway (phew a bit close and I have given up 2 wheels for four )
4 my inspirational kind mother
5 my army of loyal friends

i could go on........xxxx ASH:yesyes:

martbarr

11-04-10, 14:02

todays 5

a) Church was good this morning and my new music is being acepted well
b) I have a lawn
c) Zinc, manganese and B6 supplementation seems to be really helping me
d) My wife is loads better
e) I once met Frankie Howard at work in Nottingham before he died

yes e) is a good thing! A sad and misunderstood man for sure but full of anxiety like us. And he managed to cope with huge stardom alongside terrible anxiety - at great cost to himself as you will understand. He often struggled to get to the canteen to get a sandwich. Thankfully everyone I knew was very understanding.

yvonne_uk_98

11-04-10, 22:27

Day 29

5 things I'm grateful for

catch up sleep
sneezing, knowing that my nose still works
my friends on here nmp
lovely day today, though I felt low.
food on the table

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

12-04-10, 23:12

Day 30

5 things I'm grateful for

the wonky shower, I had a semi cold shower this morning
my driving instructor
my dad teaching me how to cook a steak, (I dont buy steak, therefore I would not know how to cook it)
my heavenly father who provides for me.
father God who comforts me when I walk home in late evening.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

14-04-10, 18:31

Day 31

5 things I'm grateful for

lunch with friends
beautiful day today
Martin for being cheerie
Father God provides for me
my laptop working.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

15-04-10, 23:10

Day 32

5 things I'm grateful for

wonderful & fun movie
my kids
pearshaped mcdonalds
my son who is angry at something, shows he is not moving forward.
great day today

Yvonne

martbarr

16-04-10, 11:06

my 5:-

a) I do feel a little better this morning
b) Better work news for my wife
c) The electric fire under my desk at work
d) The chocolate machine that I am managing to ignore
e) For invisible friends on NMP who I think I've know all my life!

yvonne_uk_98

16-04-10, 15:07

Day 33

5 things I'm grateful for

the disability assessments over
lovely day today, sun shinning
new bag, as old bag burst last night.
my friends on here nmp
my friend who came with me this morning

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

17-04-10, 23:33

Day 34

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad phoneing me
walk to my dad's
phone call to my sister
my son having a good couple of days at my sisters.
to spend time with my dad, listen to his stories.

Yvonne

martbarr

18-04-10, 18:37

todays 5

1) I have a lawn to mow
2) Service was great in church this morning
3) Nice afternoon doing not a lot
4) We live in a land where there are not frequent earthquakes
5) I know I am getting it better, even if I can't quite tell yet.
:roflmao: :roflmao:
:roflmao:
:roflmao: :roflmao:

yvonne_uk_98

18-04-10, 21:22

Day 35

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad for complaining again,
my sister for letting me know what shop is opened late on a sunday.
my son for making me a cuppa decaffee tea.
my kids who refuse to go on holiday with me.
my friends on here nmp

Yvonne

martbarr

19-04-10, 16:51

Today's 5

a) Feeling a lot better again
b) No one has yet spotted my fan heater under the desk in spite of company rules (lol)
c) Mrs B had some fantastic news today (besides the fact that I still love her of course!)
d) My problems are not as big as I think they are!
e) Myra just noticed I was missing and prompted me to do my daily update (ah I feel special today!)

erm a, b, c, d, e
that's it 5 !!!!!!!!
see who said numbers and counting and all that was boring ....

yvonne_uk_98

19-04-10, 19:44

Day 36

5 things I'm grateful for

Martin for adding his 5 things he is grateful for, he cheers me up.
my driving instructor
my daughter for coming to the shopping with me.
the taxi drivers for being polite.
Jo, Myra and Mel and everyone else on here.

Yvonne

suzy-sue

19-04-10, 20:54

For my hubby and family .
For my good friends and mates on here for being there for me .and making me smile
For my sense of humour ,getting me thru some bad times .
For the strength to get better ,when I nearly gave up
For my eyesight to see all the beautiful things that suround me .
Sue x

Ronny

19-04-10, 22:43

1..To Rebecca my Vet,for keeping my dog alive
2..the electrician who fixed my air con
3...and also killed the Taipan in my backyard
4..To Sue and Mick
5..To everyone that eccepts me,for me.....Thank You All xx:D
Rhonda x

yvonne_uk_98

21-04-10, 00:30

Day 37

5 things I'm grateful for

accounts meeting
website meeting
squeezed in counselling appointment
questionaire about violence against women, its amazing about the satistics.
the attitude of graditute pages

Yvonne

martbarr

21-04-10, 11:23

A Wednesday 5:-

+ Yvonne is sounding loads better again!
+ Jo is having a holiday (no not the least bit jealous agggghhh)
+ Headache is no more !
+ Still got the lecky fire on under the desk shhhhhhh no one knows!
+ Mrs B has the keys and is finally back at work
+ I can count up to 5 on a good day

yvonne_uk_98

22-04-10, 10:07

Day 38

5 things I'm grateful for

Yesterdays eventful day good and awful
beautiful sunny day today
Martin being able to count up to 5 on a good day.
dss letting me know when my weekly payments change to every two weeks.
Amanda the welfare officer, for giving me an appointment this Monday.

Yvonne

lisa12

22-04-10, 10:23

five things im gratefull for

1 im alive
2 my partner and children
3 food and shelter
4 nmp
5 for all who accept and help me through my anxiety

martbarr

22-04-10, 15:44

today's 5

a) This forum
b) I think I've found what's causing my headache (filter coffee!)
c) I fixed all the phones in my wife's bookshop this morning on the way into work
(not showing off - I'm grateful for the skill !)
d) My boss, and her bosses senses of humour, and bosses good news (which is a secret!)
e) My first class CV - just checking it out and it reads really well. Even I'd employ me !

Stopping there today - managed to do 5. :noangel::noangel::noangel::noangel::noangel:

yvonne_uk_98

24-04-10, 01:11

Day 39

5 things I'm grateful for

my kids for waking me up this morning
my womens group
my friend Suzi who came to my appointment with me
Father God who showed me in my heart that I still have compassion for what I enjoy doing and that I have still have interest in helping to arise awareness.
good nights rest and sleep

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

24-04-10, 15:58

Day 40

5 things I'm grateful for

a good nights sleep,
long lie in
group being filmed on Tuesday
going to the final for an awards
another beautiful day, sunny and lovely and warm.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

25-04-10, 16:42

Day 41

5 things grateful for

being not as tired, praise God!
my friend Jo and Martin, Myra, Mel and everyone else I have not mentioned.
my dad's computer
Mcafee for their big huge blunder, and not helping people with Windows Vista
(Mcaffee, I'm grateful for cause they protect my machine, this is a huge mistake)
my landlord's friend for keeping a close eye on my flat, big beedie eyes watching.

Yvonne

martbarr

25-04-10, 21:35

my Sunday 5

1) Thanks for Vonno who reminded me to fill this in
2) Thanks for all my church friends who seem to forget I work very hard at my church work and my wife for reminding me to stay humble
3) Thanks for the job opportunity that I am applying for tomorrow morning
4) Thanks for 25 good years at ITV
5) Thanks to my wife for a brilliant sermon in church tonight

yvonne_uk_98

26-04-10, 15:20

Day 42

5 things I'm grateful for

Amanda the welfare officer
Louise for spending time with me this morning
Martin for not minding me putting a bible verse on his dairy page
Jo for accepting the bible verse
we all have somewhere to write our gratitudes for the day.

Yvonne

martbarr

26-04-10, 15:25

Monday 5!

a) The unexpected apology I just received
b) The lovely hour I had listening to the peace and birds singing yesterday in the back garden
c) And it had rained just enough to mean I avoided mowing the grass LOL
d) My boss is expecting good news as she is also looking for work soon with a small family and big mortgage etc.
e) For my favourite Yvonnes Bible verse last night

yvonne_uk_98

27-04-10, 16:15

Day 43

5 things I'm grateful for

Teresa for picking me up this morning and bringing me back home.
Martin for his great sense of humour.
June for organising free hair day at Reid Kerr College (only for my womens group)
great day out
my dad being patient for waiting on his shopping.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

29-04-10, 00:12

Day 45

5 things I'm grateful for

spending time with my dad
an understanding gp
my friend's son for fixing my kids laptop
my friend's husband for bring back my kids laptop
my friends on here nmp

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

29-04-10, 22:05

Day 46

5 things I'm grateful for

my son Adrian coming to walk me up the road
the guy who helped me to push my dad up the hill going to the hospital.
my sister making tea this morning
my children
the women at the garage for being very understanding.

Yvonne

martbarr

29-04-10, 23:48

my 5 (thanks Yvonne for the reminder cos I had been busy tonight!)

1) Friends with the vicar again
2) got my redundancy notice from work
3) the nice email from the opposition
4) my mates at work
5) my wife who is very wise

JT69

01-05-10, 17:18

Thanks Yvonnne for the reminder not done this for a while.....

1) My wonderful loving husband
2) My daughter and son for being helpful
3) Feeling better when I wake (not so anxious)
4) My team at work for their support
5) Both sets of neighbours for their kindness

Jo.

annette1

01-05-10, 17:45

My 5. Day 1!

My children
Their partners
My beautiful granddaughter - her laugh is very infectious
That I have a lovely home
That I have been able to return to work, this time last year I thought I'd never do that

More tomorrow!

yvonne_uk_98

02-05-10, 15:16

yvonne_uk_98

02-05-10, 15:31

Day 47

5 things I'm grateful for

My deacon for beautiful church service
the deacons wife for going to phone me and still waiting
my electronic diary
my moaning teenage children
my external hard drive, to save games onto, to help prevent less space on the save c: drive.

Yvonne

martbarr

02-05-10, 15:34

a Sunday 5

1) Brilliant service in church this morning - Mrs B handed a radio microphone to the congregation for those whoe fancied it to say a few thanks to God for whatever - and we had loads of takers who wouldn't normally dare amongst the 100 or so there.
2) Nice weather but not quite dry enough to mow the lawn (sadly LOL)
3) One of my church friends had the bottle to admit in the mic that she has been suffering from depression all alone in silence for years. Takes courage.
4) Yvonne's courage in getting on with life when it's not easy!
5) I have a redundancy date - so now know the day I will be finishing.

oneofus

02-05-10, 18:01

Well in for a penny in for 5p

1) Reme, our garden rat was seen running across the lawn by dawn's early light (ok! 7.... 8'ish)
2) My doctor, Kelly, we share a defence background so have interesting conversations
3) My daughter, for being the youngest voter in the district (B'day is 5th May) and volunteering to do Thought for the Day next Sunday on Community Radio
4) My wife for letting me out of the kitchen away from cooking for said daughter's birthday party
5) The prospect of having a house full of 18 year old young ladies tomorrow:D.

yvonne_uk_98

03-05-10, 14:53

Day 48,

5 things I'm grateful for

my sons father for getting in touch for the both of them to get to know each other.
my driving instuctor Ken for his advice, now to put in practice.
beautiful sunny day and warmth
nmp
martin, jo, Aj and everyone else I have forgot to mention.

Yvonne

JT69

03-05-10, 15:56

My 5 for today:

1) Managing the store Sunday on my own since my return to work
2) My morning anxiety disappearing (touch wood)
3) The real laugh we had at my sister in laws today
4) My thoughtful husband
5) Our very special friends

bomberbeamish

04-05-10, 08:11

great thread,

i dont feel anxious today,
my children,
my house
my friends
my mum

Jannie2948

04-05-10, 08:16

1. Day off work today!
2. Sun is shining.
3. Feeling good.
4. Going to shops, yippee
5. People on here so never alone :-)

martbarr

04-05-10, 08:19

1. Day off work today!
2. Sun is shining.
3. Feeling good.
4. Going to shops, yippee
5. People on here so never alone :-)

Can I just AGGGGH to number 1 and 4
Great feel better now LOL

Jannie2948

04-05-10, 08:25

What's wrong with my number 1 and 4!!!!

Jannie x x

martbarr

04-05-10, 10:18

What's wrong with my number 1 and 4!!!!

Jannie x x

Jannie - very sorry - how rude for me to comment like that on some else gratitudes!
I though I was being vaguely humerous, esp as I have to go to work today!!

And I guess most of the girls would be glad to go "shopping yippee".
But speaking as a fella - only if it was into Dixon's or Curry's to look at dvd gizmos, or then onto Maplins to look at batteries, cables and gadgets.
(I got the feeling you didn't mean that sort of shopping though! :D)

xMartian

Jannie2948

04-05-10, 12:14

And I didn't take your reply as being 'rude' not at all :-) Just had a horrible visit to Dr's and he was 'very rude'!!!

Just very grateful that I am off work and can go shopping :-) you have a lovely day at work, I'll be back there tomorrow :-)

Jannie x x

yvonne_uk_98

06-05-10, 00:47

Can I just AGGGGH to number 1 and 4
Great feel better now LOL

Hi Martin,

What are you like.....lol

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

06-05-10, 00:55

Day 49

5 things I'm grateful for

housing association for changing it policy for applying for a house, hopefully I can get a house out of the one I am in.
invite to Community Voices award celebration.
theory practice tests
cpn phoning and leting me know when she is available
My house group for helping me to feel at ease

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

08-05-10, 01:01

Day 50

5 things I'm grateful for

my womens group
new clothes
invited to receive certificate, (which I have no idea what)
my dauther for our discussion this eveing
Father God for answering my prayers

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

08-05-10, 14:20

Day 51

5 things I'm grateful for

my postman/women
my new shrink giving me an appointment,
ellel ministries allowing we to be part of modular C
Reid Kerr college for the interview
physio for an appointment at the hand clinic.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

11-05-10, 22:59

Day 52

5 things I'm grateful for

driving test centre,( passed theory test)
receptionist at the center
Martin for not ignoring me
my dad for asking me what do I do to fix my computer.
all my friends for their kind words and encouragements.

Yvonne

jaded jean

12-05-10, 16:36

5 things I am grateful for.
my husband my rock.
my 3 children
my garden
my dog
and my new friends on nmp
Jean

Faethra

12-05-10, 18:18

Haha, please forgive the annoying forum noob... Mind if I join?

1) For today being sunny when the forcast said rain all week.
2) For finding NMP, which answered all my questions and gave me faith.
3) For wonderful doctors, family, and friends who are all patient (for the most part).
4) For a compliment I received on my CD design. :)
5) For an easy day today in which I can better prepare to go home tomorrow!

yvonne_uk_98

12-05-10, 23:15

yvonne_uk_98

12-05-10, 23:21

Day 53,

5 things I'm grateful for

my house group for praying for me
my children
my dad for being understanding today.
the deacon giving me a lift home.
the housing association for changing it's policy for getting one of their 5 apartments, in with more of a chance now.

Yvonne

lior

12-05-10, 23:24

What a great idea. I'm going to have a go.

I am grateful that I have the guts to make a big life decision even though it's been a difficult one.
I'm so grateful that I have the support of my family and a therapist too.
I'm grateful that I have survived being suicidal.
I am grateful that I have hope for the future.
And for a not-so-serious one... I'm grateful to have lovely long curly black hair!

jaded jean

13-05-10, 08:16

Day 2
1 getting up with only marginal mind chatter
2 the sun is shining
3 I do not have agoraphobia this time aound
4 I manage to drive to the shops-1/2 a mile
5 Being alive :D
Jean

jaded jean

14-05-10, 09:29

day 3
1 sleeping an extra hour
2 making my husband coffee instead of him doing all for me!
3 our dog spending time with me instead of pinching my bed
4 my son who is being more understanding of my illness
5 my dad who rings me every morning to check up on me, he is 83,

wiag

14-05-10, 12:52

"There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart"
Celia Thaxter (American Poet, 1836-1894)

I picked up on all of the heartfelt comments about being grateful, and thought you might appreciate this quote.

I am a new author of a book titled: When I Am Grateful
It's a gift book that outlines the 'stuff' that can happen to us everyday and then reminds the reader how we can be grateful, even in the most challenging times.

You can view a book video on my site which gives you more insights.
Go to: wheniamgrateful.com

Have a Grateful Day!

jaded jean

15-05-10, 06:43

Day 4
1 For sleeping just that little bit longer-thankyou god.
2 Being a bit more positive
3 Thankful for each day I feel better.
4 A sunny day
5 My family and extended family for giving me more support.
My Gratitude is endless
Jean

JT69

15-05-10, 17:15

1) For having a much better day.
2) Talking to my manager about a concern I had
3) Warmer weather
4) Getting my appetite back
5) My caring loving daughter

yvonne_uk_98

15-05-10, 22:26

Day 54

5 things I'm grateful for

lovely day today
my hairdresser Claire for doing my daughter's hair
my daughter for appreciating getting her hair cut.
my dad and my son having a great day together
my pastor and his son stopping for a chat

Yvonne

jaded jean

16-05-10, 06:58

Day 5
1 keeping focussed
2 being a little more confident
3 accepting that recovery takes time
4 the love of my family
5 the affection from my house buddy - my dog

Jean

yvonne_uk_98

16-05-10, 16:46

Day 55

5 things I'm grateful for

two lovely church services,
for my daughter finally accepting that our deacon is a great guy giveing Gods word.
for my daughter for being so rude, that we had to leave right away after the baptisim of her friend, my friends son. ( I hope one day my daughter will learn to stay on a bit longer, then leave).
lovely day today, and the rain too
knowing that tomorrow is the last week I get weekly money, and next week get no money to live on. this weeks money is to last for two weeks.

Yvonne

jaded jean

17-05-10, 08:32

day 6
1 the continuing support from my family
2 the weather is getting better!
3 my dad ring ing me daily to see how I am
4 being able to go out on my own be it for short periods or distances
5 speaking to all the wonderful people on NMP..LOVE YOU

Cruzer75

17-05-10, 13:16

Day 1.
1 - my wonderful son
2 - the sun is shining
3 - my son hasn't been in hospital for over a month now!!
4 - I have a job in a major recession
5 - the support I get here on NMP...thanks guys

Sasha xx

jaded jean

18-05-10, 06:57

Day 7.
1 Waking up ,not feeling agitated.
2 Arranged lunch at my house with a friend.
3 Being able to get back to sleep at 3.am!
4 Happy for my dad enjoying his first full day at new day centre.
5 The sun shining through the bedroom window and the birds that are my alarm.

lior

18-05-10, 19:36

Second day.

I did not get run over when I stupidly didn't look both ways.
My tutor accepted my work even though it was late.
I have been able to do much more work than I thought I could today.
I was able to stop crying and pull myself together.
The girl who punched me has not tracked me down to kill me.

Danath

18-05-10, 23:32

I am grateful for:

*My fiance and step son, putting up with me despite how difficult I can be.
*that I live in a country where food, medicine shelter and education are readily available
*My mother - evil and loving in equal measure :P
*that my mental health issues are no where near as bad as they could be
*incense

Faethra

19-05-10, 05:03

Day 1 (again, since I've missed nearly a week!)
I am grateful for...
~Wonderful, intuitive friends
~A true, supportive mother
~Hobbies to keep me occupied
~Comedies for making me laugh
~Food, for being yummy and giving me strength!

jaded jean

19-05-10, 18:37

Day 8
1 Ignoring the chatterbox and getting up and makng my cup of tea.
2 walking down to the bottom of my very long garden in my jim jams with the dog and the sun was shining at 7am-bliss.
3 Reassuring my dad as he has breast cancer. He rings me daily to check on me- love him!! we chat 3 times a day .
4 To take everything in my stride and not to take things seriously.
5 Loving my family for what they do in any shape or form to help and encourage me.

jaded jean

20-05-10, 06:49

Day 9.
1 waking up feeling Better!!!!
2 being alive.
3 Doing the housework -I know that one sounds dull but to me that is progress
4 continuing support rom my family
5 starting to make my own desicions

Faethra

21-05-10, 01:06

Day 2
I am thankful for...
~Lean meats!
~Allergy Medication
~my wonderful companion Charlie cat!
~the knowledge that, even though my heart feels weak some days, that I will not die!
~cellphones, my safety net!

jaded jean

21-05-10, 17:50

Day 10

1 going to the shop early and experiencing the traffic big time even tho a tadd shakey.
2 A sunny day that encouraged me to plant some more flowers .

3 Seeing my son come home early from work, he works all over the country .

4 Showing strength when I have not got it.

6 Keeping the knowledge that I will get better.

yvonne_uk_98

21-05-10, 23:46

Day 56

5 things I'm grateful for

Beauiful women who put my womens group forward for an adult Learners Community Award.
my womens group winning the Award yesterday, it was awesome.
my dad
my children who helped their grand dad yesterday.
worship music for being so up lifting.

Yvonne

Faethra

22-05-10, 06:06

Day 3
I am grateful for...
~Carrots!
~Rummage Sales! (beautiful pearl necklace - $2!!)
~Pedometers
~Blooming Lilacs
~The Rain

jaded jean

22-05-10, 11:08

DAY 11
1 Grateful for my elder sister visiting me and reminding me that that she will continue to support me. she is taking me swiming next week!!
2 To my dad who still rings me daily to see I am ok ,love you dad
3 sunny days and may they continue
4 The wildlife in my garden has increased this year so more beautiful things to see.
5 My husband -being there supporting me tirelessly.

eternally optimistic

22-05-10, 21:29

1. my family, husband, and two children
2. my fabulous parents who have always beenn there for me, even now...
3. being alive
4 being able to smile
5 being able to be relaxed, somtimes,..

Ronny

23-05-10, 02:11

Well I am thankfull that I arrived home safely,as there was2 plane crashes while I was o/s.
I am gratefull for the housesitters that were not disappointed with me for coming home early.
My dog who cried when I picked him up this morning from the kennels.
My sister who had to put up with me on the flight to Yemen,I was A nightmare....
I am So lucky to live in a beautiful country Called Australia.:yesyes:
I am just so Happy to be home
Rhonda x:D

Faethra

23-05-10, 02:17

Day 4
I am grateful for...
~Steak!
~Having a grill to cook on!
~Low-sodium options!
~GARLIC
~Front-drive lawnmowers
~Patient family <3

jaded jean

23-05-10, 06:38

Day 11
I am grateful for,,
1 being able to stay at my sons bbq for more than 10 minutes
2 my sons partners family making me welcome and comfortable
3 getting up early and not be in panic mode and just relaxing ...a little
4 NMP you all know who you are -how would I have survived this treacherous journey without you:blush:
5 getting ready to face another day with less fear
5

Faethra

24-05-10, 04:22

Day 5!
I am grateful for...
~Fresh-cut flowers :)
~cough drops
~being able to laugh at my cold-voice. xD
~my lovely Mother <3
~meals with my family <3

jaded jean

24-05-10, 07:20

Day 12.
I am grateful for.
1 Having the focus to do a little bbq for me and hubby( and the dog!)
2 having a beautiful garden
3 having the good grace to offer support who has recently parted with husband.
4 Being able to give a little instead of take.
5 Feeling alive instead of 'existing'

keta

24-05-10, 13:28

Day 1:

I'm grateful today for my son (well everyday)
my little house i managed to rent for the two of us
making up with my boyfriend yesterday
this lovely weather
feeling bit more relaxed

Faethra

25-05-10, 04:43

Day 6:
I am grateful for...
~living on the shore of Lake Michigan
~the rare opportunity to see the anomalies and beauty that it brings
~air conditioning
~farmer's markets
~education :)

jaded jean

25-05-10, 11:51

day 13
1 getting my son an appt at doctors- so poorly
2 going to the shops without even thinking about what if...
3 being asked by old work boss to help in the shop where I used to work
4 having another good day
5 my dog for fussing me for a change!!

JaneC

25-05-10, 12:48

I am so grateful that I had a fantastic day at work yesterday, in total contrast to the equivalent day last week when my brain wouldn't work at all and all through my shift I felt like bursting into tears and running away :yahoo:

(Oops, sorry, hadn't noticed this was a citalopram thread)

keta

25-05-10, 15:25

Day 2:

I feel greatful for the nice weather today
my boyfriend coming to see me today
reading this forum for support
feeling more relaxed this afternoon (or sleepy shall we say)
and it's a pay day too!

lior

25-05-10, 23:24

3rd day

i am grateful
that i looked lovely today
that my mum spent time with me and bought me clothes
that my brothers were in good moods and were affectionate
that i got to see my family at all
and that dad printed off some music for me without me asking.

Faethra

26-05-10, 04:38

Day 7:

I am grateful for...
~The members of NMP for being so wonderful :)
~My Mother for always being reassuring, even when she sounds harsh and tired
~Piano music that always soothes me
~Television, for passing the time you have to wait to let certain dishes set
~Frozen yogurt

jaded jean

26-05-10, 07:32

DAY 14.
Things I am grateful for today.
1 Having the knowledge that there are people out there that think about me and wish me well.
2 Being given opportunities that are within my capabilities to work with
3 My dog -again she is such a source of affection and loyalty
4 the sun is shining still-so far
5 That I have my family

keta

26-05-10, 12:06

I'm greatful today for:
waking up next to my boyfriend
working with some nice people
my car still going after 11 years
my little veggie garden
my "new "comfy sofa i was given at the weekend for £40.00

yvonne_uk_98

26-05-10, 23:23

Day 56

5 things I'm grateful for

my moaning teenage children
my dad for being so greatful for all that i do for him.
my dad's girlfriend and her family going to see my dad at the hospital
my sister who giving me the day off tomorrow
beautiful sun shining day today.

Yvonne

jaded jean

27-05-10, 14:21

Day 14
Grateful for.
1 Hearing my dad is feeling better today
2 my workmate . she took me out to lunch.
3 getting out of an anxious tizzy this morning
4 my daughters makin a suprise visit.
5 feeling more positive

yvonne_uk_98

28-05-10, 01:02

Day 57

5 things I'm grateful for

great house group
relaxing day today
prayers
friends on here nmp
this thread attitude of gratitude

Yvonne

JT69

28-05-10, 19:50

My 5 for today are:

1. Feeling alot more like myself again.
2. Support from work colleagues on some issues going on.
3. Managed to achieve alot at work today as I have a deadline to meet.
4. Mum remembering to send us something in the post.
5. Lovely bright and sunny day today.

yvonne_uk_98

29-05-10, 00:16

Day 58

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad saying he loves me
my son helping me with the shopping
Father God helping my shopping bill to come to £40.00 for two weeks food.
(My shopping trolley was full to the top. Praise God.)
half sunny day, then rain
me managing the shopping when the shop got too crowded.

Yvonne

jaded jean

30-05-10, 08:19

Day 17. What I am gratefull for.
1 NMP First and foremost all friends on here for giving me much needed support when feeling low.
2My sister who is visiting me more .
3 My first cup of tea of the day
4 My workmate who is just there when I need a different ear to bend
5 My family and the dog -glad I have youxx

Faethra

02-06-10, 08:06

I give up counting days! xD I'm so unreliable...

I am grateful for...
~literacy
~the smell of peppermint
~the sound of the fog horn in the harbor
~night lights
~uplifting literature

jaded jean

02-06-10, 09:24

day 19
* inner strength
*support from my husband
*Nmp again- always there
*the sun is shining
*nobbly bobbly lollies

Faethra

03-06-10, 02:59

Day 2

I am grateful for...
~NMP and the wonderful people here. :)
~My mother whom I love dearly, even when she's in a slump
~DVR
~the rain
~my friends :) (Despite that they want to see me every second, and I'm not ready for that much excitement just yet!)

nursey4

03-06-10, 04:37

1. My family
2. My physical health (though I still don't believe it lol)
3. Owning a home
4. My dog
5. My education

daybyday

03-06-10, 05:41

My eyes to see
Ears to hear
A voice to speak
Privilege to help another person
Husband and children

yvonne_uk_98

04-06-10, 02:04

Day 59

5 things I'm grateful for

beautiful day today
my dad getting out of hospital tomorrow
my children
my friend who thinks she is right, (can not see that she has made a mistake).
my worship music I listen too.

Yvonne

Faethra

04-06-10, 05:16

My eyes to see
Ears to hear
A voice to speak
Privilege to help another person
Husband and children

Wow, that's so beautiful! :D

Day 3~
I am grateful for...
~Supportive friends
~Home cooking (I experimented when cooking dinner tonight, and it turned out AMAZING!)
~My anxiety, for it not being a heart condition! lol...
~Being able to remind myself that my health is good
~Puzzles
~Cute things
~My bathrobe

(7 today... :P)

yvonne_uk_98

06-06-10, 09:37

Day 60

5 things I'm grateful for

Beautiful day this morning
Grace of God getting me through everynight & everyday.
nmp
having beautiful friends (beauty is on the inside)
all my friends.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

07-06-10, 13:26

Day 62

5 things I'm grateful for

my driving lesson
my driving instructor
my dad
my friends on here nmp
lovely day today. (though not as sunny, it was still lovely)

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

08-06-10, 22:02

Day 63

5 things I'm grateful for

my counsellor for listening
my cpn & the support worker who came to see me today
nmp for always being there and my friends too.
everyone who writes thier 5 or more things they are grateful for, on this thread.
the small amount of money that I receive to pay bills, pay the rent and put food on the table.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

11-06-10, 03:03

Day 64

5 things I'm grateful for

the government for allowing us on benefit to have benefits
for all the people who choose not to believe what is going on
all the poeple who choose to believe what is going on, that is less to convince.
heavenly father who strengthens me.
my children.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

13-06-10, 02:19

Day 65

5 things I'm grateful for

beautiful sunny day today
women on the move raise a little over £200.00
had good birthday today.
my children
My friends on here nmp.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

18-06-10, 21:26

Day 66

5 things I'm grateful for

my children
my landlord for being understanding
My heavenly father for being so amazing.
My friends on nmp
my friend Suzanne

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

19-06-10, 21:13

Hi All,

grateful for you all keeping this thread going, was in under cit thread, I hope you all keep it going, this helps everyone.

Yvonne

yvonne_uk_98

19-06-10, 21:19

Day 67

5 things I'm grateful for

my children
Father God
nmp
all the people praying all over the world
all the people who still have compassion for each other.

Yvonne

YvonneBelle

19-06-10, 23:36

1. The people who really care about me
2. Living in Britain
3. Freedom to make my own choices in life
4. My laptop
5. Small mercies :)

YvonneBelle

20-06-10, 11:44

1. Finally getting some sleep last night :)
2. My spirit guides and helpers
3. A beautiful sunny day
4. Peace and quiet
5. Feeling better

supersezza

24-06-10, 16:44

my five for today are
1. i have a lovely mum who supports me through all the bad times
2. i still have a job
3. i have lots of friends
4. i have a roof over my head
5. i have a bit of money in the bank!

YvonneBelle

24-06-10, 16:53

1. Being able to help my sis when she needs a bit of support
2. Having a lovely tree to look at right outside the window
3. A nice cup of tea
4. This website!
5. Knowing that I will get better and that life will improve :)

yvonne_uk_98

24-06-10, 16:55

Day 68

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad still alive and here today.
the home carers for helping to wash my dad
the home-helps who do nothing these days, (dont do houvering, dont do house cleaning, dont do making beds. etc.... )
my gp for saying take a back seat let the home helps get on with it, wait unitl I let her know they do nothing of the sort of housework.
homecares charge for making a bed £14.00's a bed. (this is not to make it nice, this is to just throw it up).

Yvonne

ASH65

25-06-10, 16:05

a night without nightmares
my wife and children
a lovely garden
sunny warm summer
todays sense of peacefulness

YvonneBelle

25-06-10, 18:11

1. Another lovely warm sunny day :)
2. An interesting session with my counsellor
3. A delicious chocolate and mint cup cake
4. People who work hard to understand mental health issues
5. Realising that I am only human

yvonne_uk_98

25-06-10, 23:10

Day 69

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad telling me different story from yesterday, (carers charge for making a bed is £14.00 for a week. wish my dad told me this yesterday.)
carers for not using the code and key to get into my dad's, (need to let them know)
world disasters. (for not the nice things in life).
anti-viruse checkers which are not run by guys in charge.

Yvonne

Anna C

26-06-10, 17:14

5 things I am grateful for.

Day 1

1. My family
2. Being able to go to work.
3. That I am on the waiting list for CBT
4. Its a lovely sunny day.
5. Chocolate :)

Also grateful to Yvonne for starting this thread, its a lovely idea. I have started doing this in a book so I would like to say what I am grateful for here too, I'm hoping it will help.

Anna

supersezza

26-06-10, 22:07

1. the sunshine
2. my parents
3. the replies and kindness i get from here
4. that i know my future will get better in time again
5. i have the cinema and football tomorrow!

Raindog

27-06-10, 22:44

1. Stevie Wonder at Glastonbury
2. Stevie Wonder at Glastonbury
3. Stevie Wonder at Glastonbury
4. Stevie Wonder at Glastonbury
5. Having at tv so I can enjoy 1 to 4 :)

YvonneBelle

27-06-10, 22:46

1. Having my mum to talk to - the only person that really gets me
2. Enjoying my magazine (Chat It's Fate) :D
3. Toasted crusty bread and butter
4. Exclusive rights over the TV remote control
5. Google earth

yvonne_uk_98

27-06-10, 23:28

Day 70

5 things I'm grateful for

beautiful rainny day today though it is still very warm.
awesome day at church,
awesome house group who appreciated me for giving them Father God's word.(deacon has been told how good housegroup was when he was not there)
family suppose to stand by one another. (wish mine would).
roof over my head.

Yvonne

YvonneBelle

28-06-10, 16:35

1. Having a good GP
2. Having some good online buddies
3. Not feeling too sick today on 15mg
4. Having a good counsellor
5. Being intuitive

Anna C

28-06-10, 18:49

Day 2

1. Sitting in the garden in the sunshine for 10 minutes with my cup of tea before work.
2. Having a good day in work, I hardly felt anxious all day.
3. Doing 10 jumping jacks before work, it woke me up, made me feel better and made me smile!
4. Laughing with someone in work.
5. Being able to walk into the close were I live without feeling too anxious.

Anna

Ronny

29-06-10, 00:25

Gratefull for the wonderful 13yrs I had with my best friend Ringo my dog,who l will miss terribly,and the 3 friends I have on this Site all I can say is THANKYOUxx:flowers:for being there for me.
Love Rhonda xx

YvonneBelle

29-06-10, 18:44

1. Being me (warts and all)
2. Good eyesight
3. Books to read
4. Birds in the trees outside
5. Carte Noir Cappuccinos

Anna C

30-06-10, 18:24

Day 3

1. Being able to talk to and laugh with a few people in work.
2. Feeling okay in work, not too anxious.
3. Tea.
4. My friends.
5. The lovely bubble bath I am about to have.:D

Anna

YvonneBelle

30-06-10, 18:24

1. A friend visiting me
2. Phone call from dad
3. Lovely warm sunny day
4. Feeling better
5. Wanting to improve

Typer

02-07-10, 12:20

1: Looking at my cat - she is beautiful

2: Same for my son's dog - so cute

3: doing my crafts

4: seeing my son and his girlfriend - having a meal with them and laughing with them

5: laughter and chats with friends

Anna C

02-07-10, 22:38

Day 4

1. Getting an appointment for CBT.
2. The lovely sunshine.
3. Someone in work talking to me.
4. My anxiety didn't last all day.
5. I was able to smile at a few people today even though I felt anxious around them.

Anna

YvonneBelle

03-07-10, 17:02

1. My new Oracle - Messages from the Angels
2. Invited to a friend's birthday BBQ tonight
3. Smart new trainers for the gym - a lovely bargain
4. Having a laugh with my mom
5. Feeling strangely optimistic

YvonneBelle

04-07-10, 21:33

1. Living where I live
2. Feeling more motivated to exercise
3. The Internet
4. Friends
5. The ability to think my thoughts

yvonne_uk_98

04-07-10, 21:48

Day 71

5 things I'm grateful for

a roof over my head
money to live on
Father God's love
my children
my friends martin,jo, mel, happyone, jim etc..

Yvonne

YvonneBelle

05-07-10, 15:47

1. My doc for allowing me the space and time to get well
2. Living within walking distance of the gym and pool
3. Being able to exercise
4. Feeling more motivated to do things
5. Computers - aren't they great?

yvonne_uk_98

06-07-10, 00:44

Day 72

5 things I'm grateful for

my dad illness not putting him down totally
my children
my heavenly father
my old school friends
my sisters support

Yvonne

Anna C

06-07-10, 22:24

Day 5

1. My job
2. My health
3. My family
4. Being able to do my work today although I felt anxious
5. Being able to laugh, be friendly and smile at people some of the time today when I didn't feel anxious.

Anna

yvonne_uk_98

06-07-10, 23:19

Day 73

5 things I'm grateful for

the Accord Hospice for being amazing with my dad.
my children for going to visit thier grand dad
nmp and my friends on here
everyone keeping this thread going, very much appreciated, thanks.
a bed to sleep in.

Yvonne

Vixxy

07-07-10, 11:12

Day 1
Im thankful for
My husbands love
My husbands support and understanding
My Cat
My families support
My ability to cope even when i think i wont

YvonneBelle

07-07-10, 16:01

1. Duvet days :)
2. Tea bags
3. Books
4. Letters being delivered to your door
5. My wonderful sofa

Anna C

07-07-10, 21:59

Day 6

5 things I am grateful for.

1. Laughing with my sister on the phone
2. Walking in the sunshine
3. Laughing and feeling relaxed in work a few times today
4. Tetleys de-caf teabags :D
5. Having a lovely bubble bath

Anna

Vixxy

08-07-10, 13:49

Day 2
5 things im thankful for
My car
Bird song whilst Im relaxing
Fresh bread from the bakery
My friends
Big brother. Yes im a shameless addict!

Anna C

08-07-10, 21:53

Day 7

5 things I am grateful for.

1. My young nieces who make me laugh
2. My sisters
3. Hot chocolate
4. Relaxing in a bubble bath with candles listening to music
5. Chatting with a friend on the phone

Anna

yvonne_uk_98

09-07-10, 18:05

Day 74

5 things I'm grateful for

carers who are going to terminate looking after my dad, (as they think my dad is fit to look after himself.) Now we need to hire someone who is willing to cook and clean.
my friends on here nmp
beautiful day today
My heavenly Father
be going on holiday tomorrow

Yvonne

Vixxy

10-07-10, 10:31

Day 3
My husband driving to visit me
My courage to go out in the stupidly hot weather
My ability to cope in a traffic jam!
Muffins! Going to bake some today
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m194/vixxybo/nikon003.jpg
My uncle doing well after his cancer operation.

chel

10-07-10, 11:04

my bf
my family
my pets
coffee
no more panic

TannyD

10-07-10, 11:07

A patient and understanding Mother.
A friend who understanding, patient and how has experience of similar issues.
My Computer and internet dongle.
My bedroom (when it's mozzie free, of course). Freaked out, big one in the bathroom are they being given radioactive waste or something. :(
I still have a purpose and a life to get back to, I still need to contribute with the local Resident's Group and get back to running the job's window and creating & improving people's CV's.

I hope what I have gone through hasn't upset him and made him do something really stupid. There was trouble last night, police dogs, vans and police helicopters. I think I need to sleep in abit. Oh soo much drama... :rolleyes: