Anyone who has followed any of my threads knows I have days of utter defeat and if not for my friends here I would not work my way through them to days like today when my heart is full of gratitude. I thought it would be nice to share some of those things I am grateful for and invite others to share those things that they are grateful for so that together we can enjoy the positive energy that comes from dwell on the blessings in our lives.

I have already said that I am grateful for my PC friends but I will name a few who have been especially there for me the last couple of months. Byz and Lynn have faithfully checked in on me and Belle and Marjn have challenged me with their successes to keep on keepin on. Others too have chimed in to offer encouragement and kindnesses that have really made a difference to me and I thank you all.

I am also grateful for the changing of seasons that has allowed me to see how nature renews itself as though beginnings were an everyday occurance. Everyday there is more fresh green in the garden and flowers are bursting out all over. It has been a joy to clear off the blankets of leaves to allow them to shine even more.

I am grateful for my son who may test my patience sometimes but who always reminds me I am loved and charished even at my most unloveable moments. While his friends are out partying and doing things they shouldn't at 16 he says no to it all because he knows I don't approve. He considers my feelings and for that I am very grateful.

I am grateful for my ex who without me even asking sends extra money because he knows I have been without work. I am grateful for his friendship and support especially while so many others in my life have tired of me and my issues.

I am grateful that I can walk and move freely and without pain. My mother was a parapalegic and never will I take mobility for granted.

I am grateful for my neighbours who share my love of gardening and enjoy a chat in the yard now and then.

I am grateful for days like today when hope is alive and my mind is all a buzz with the possibilities of life.

Be well my friends. Enjoy the good days and take sollice that the bad days do pass. No matter where you are at on your journey to recovery and survival you are not alone here.