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Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

1/3/2013

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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement." Helen Keller
It's hard to believe that the holidays are over.  They are always such a special time and for the first few days after they are over and the lights are down and the presents put away it seems very quiet in the house especially when it is rainy and cold outside.  As everyone seems to be writing on their blogs it is a time for reflection, for quiet, and for looking inward. 

Since it is Friday it is also time for me to reflect on all that I have to be grateful for. As crazy as it sounds, this week I am very grateful that I started this gratitude practice.  Life is always full of ups and downs, good times and bad.  But what I am coming to realize more and more is that even in the challenging times, or maybe especially in the challenging times, it is very important to recognize those people, or moments, or things that bring a smile to our face and keep the spirit of hope in our heart.  As I have mentioned my husband has a chronic lung disease. When it is hot and humid breathing is difficult but we are learning when it is cold and wet breathing can also be a challenge.  So this week has been hard.  But we have still been able to laugh with friends, share time with our son and grandsons on Facetime, and share our love of creating new things.  These are the things that I am grateful for this week.  These are the moments that have brought a smile to our face and for that I am most grateful.  What has brought a smile to your face this week?  I'd love to know. 

Friday also means linking my post to both Paint Party Friday and Creative Every Day.  Please take a moment to visit the artists.  They are all wonderfully talented people! 

PS   Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope that it will be a year filled with happiness and joy and that all of your dreams will come true!
16 Comments
Tracey Fletcher King link
1/3/2013 03:26:02 pm

I have missed the reminder to be more purposeful i my gratitude... nice to have you tapping me on the shoulder with your lovely words and art and getting me thinking again... this week I am grateful that is is a glorious summer and that we are spending wonderful family time in the pool every afternoon... it is such a fun...xx

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Anne link
1/3/2013 04:35:23 pm

I am grateful for my family and my art... everyday. Beautiful landscape painting! HPPF!

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Annette G
1/3/2013 05:47:20 pm

A lovely scene............Happy PPF, Annette x

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Kat link
1/3/2013 05:56:02 pm

Hello Ginny, sounds like it's been a bit hard this week for you, keep creating your lovely scenes. I'm on a tired so will be taking it easy, sometimes we need that time out and I am so grateful to have my parents close by to give me a hand when needed! xx

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aga link
1/3/2013 07:59:12 pm

Dear Ginny. You are wonderful woman. you wrote so beautifully about hope in our hears and gratitude. Thank you so much for your words and for lovely and delicate painting. I am grateful for time, being good for myself, my love, family, house, our cat...this week. Have a good and relaxing weekend.

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Marji link
1/3/2013 11:34:33 pm

Such a wonderful reminder to speak out loud the things for which we are grateful. I run a mental list everynight before I fall asleep. Its a nice way to enter dreamland with grateful on my mind. Happy PPF

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Jessica Sporn link
1/3/2013 11:34:55 pm

sending heartfelt prayers to you and your husband and hoping this year will bring good things to you both. Beautiful landscape. Happy New Year and PPF!

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JKW link
1/3/2013 11:49:09 pm

My fave place to be (in your painting). Many blessings in 2013 for hubby and you. Janet PPF

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Debbie link
1/3/2013 11:51:32 pm

I feel so peaceful and centered after reading your blog posts. Thank you!

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Kat Sloma link
1/4/2013 12:25:34 am

I can understand being grateful for a gratitude practice! That makes perfect sense. Your image and words bring a peace to my morning. Happy PPF!

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Tammie link
1/4/2013 01:04:15 am

lovely and serene painting ~

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Linda K
1/4/2013 02:58:49 am

such a beautiful painting and post Ginny.Happy new year and happy PPF!

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carlarey link
1/4/2013 03:47:22 am

Ginny your thoughtful words and beautiful images never fail to remind me what is important in life. I hope you know what an inspiration you are.

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nancy t link
1/4/2013 03:59:15 am

I found your post very inspiring and lovely. I am grateful for so much in my life - my family and friends, our sweet old dog, our home, art ... the list goes on. I'm also grateful for the internet which has opened so many doors for me to meet artists like you. Thank you so much. nancy

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Mary C. Nasser link
1/4/2013 11:00:01 am

Lovely post. :)
Beautiful artwork and quote by Helen Keller.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary

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Sandra link
1/4/2013 05:44:27 pm

So nice to come and visit you here. I'm also taking Kat's course on Fuel Your Creativity.
What a lovely soft coloured image and the quotation by Helen Keller.

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