It’s been forever since I last did a gratitude list. I just checked and it’s been five weeks. These weeks have been incredibly hard. I am really struggling to stay positive. I am going to try to come up with some gratefuls anyway. As usual, I’m joining in with #TToT. I’m typing this post on my iPhone, which I hardly ever do nowadays, so sorry for any typing glitches.
1. My husband! Even with our not living together and only talking on the phone most days, he tells me many times a day that he loves me. I am struggling to feel such a powerful emotion due to my current state of depression, but I’m trying to love him back.
2. My faith. My husband, who I always thought was a strong atheist since leaving theology school, has taken a renewed interest in Christianity and this has encouraged me. Today, he recommended a book called You Are Beloved. I am a very progressive believer, but I’ll definitely give this book a try.
3. My staff. They have been so kind to me despite my challenging behavior.
4. My community psychiatric nurse. She has been very helpful.
5. Pizza. Okay, on to the superficial stuff. My husband and I ordered a delicious pizza today. No, not from Domino’s and I must say this one is better!
6. Cheesecake. Two of my fellow clients had their birthdays this past week and another client got to help the staff make cheesecake.
7. Homemade noodles. That same client made those for us on Monday. He used minced meat instead of chicken, but still it was so delicious.
8. Lots of walking. So far this week, I nearly surpassed my step record from last week. I didn’t get in as many minutes in active heartrate zones, but that’s okay.
9. The ability to write and blog. I am not writing as much as I’d like, but at least I’m still writing.
10. A good night’s sleep last night. And yay for no nightmares that I can remember!
What have you been grateful for?
A Multitude of Musings 
See? You talked about yourself as an ogre the other day, yet your husband says he loves you. So he must be seeing some sparkle there!
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Yes, true. I try to appreciate that. Thanks for the reminder.
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These are lovely and yes, they do sound positive. I’ve been poorly this week .. just an ongoing thing, but as I sit here beside a lovely fire, with my iPad on my lap typing away, I feel no pain. Just warmth, the peace and quiet and for the first time in a while, a little bit of relaxation. For that I am grateful. Katie
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That’s so great that you’re feeling no pain for the first time in a while. I am so glad about that.
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Awww thanks! Umm, can I take that back again though as it’s back! I’m sitting here on the sofa with a hot water bottle trying not to wake up the household and waiting for. Yet more pain medication to kick in! Oh dear. Perhaps I could change my gratitude to be that the knowledge I’m with lovely people and when they’re all awake and the sun comes up everything will feel much better. 🙂
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Oh, I’m so very sorry you’re in pain again! I really hope it goes away soon. Oh and your gratitude about the lovely people in your life is great.
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Aww thanks! I do appreciate it! Katie
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Perhaps you should do a gratitude list every morning, that would be a good way to focus on what is good.
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That’s an awesome idea. I did one in my journal every evening for a while, but stopped pretty soon.
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So glad you were able to link up again.
Lots of yummy food and a good night’s sleep with no nightmares makes is a plus!
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Thank you. I agree, the food was definitely yummy.
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I’m really glad you have some very supportive people around you like your husband and the staff. And it’s great news that you slept better, I hope it continues.
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It didn’t, unfortunately, as I did have nightmares last night. However, I’m still grateful for the supportive people in my life.
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Ugh, that’s yucky you had the nightmares again! I’ve been having a lot of all kinds of nasty dreams lately as well, however last night was different in a positive way.
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Oh, I’m so sorry you’ve been having weird dreams but so glad you slept well last night.
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I love that you are posting here, regularly. You offer hope to me. Depression is a sticky whickett but we get through things by sharing and caring in this way and other things that help, as well.
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Thank you so much. I’m glad my posting here could be of help.
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So sorry you have been struggling. I hope things are better soon. It is good you have found things to be thankful for even in the worst time. It sounds like you have a great support network.
Take care x
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Yes, my support network is great indeed and I’m so grateful for the people in my life.
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Pizza. Cheesecake. Homemade noodles. Perfect components for a list of thankfuls! Glad you joined us again this week! I think about you often and always wish you well.
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Thank you so much! I am glad to have been able to join in again.
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good to see you here at the ‘oT again
It is a very positive place, and everything shared is a benefit to the group, if not the individual
writing (TToT posts) has a way of giving us a brief respite, if only by virtue of the time we spend constructing these items in these posts.
have the best week possible
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Thank you so much. Yes, writing my gratitude post definitely gave me some respite.
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i find writing a TTOT every week reminds me how good life is, even when it fails my expectations.
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That’s awesome! I’m glad #TToT helps you see the good in life every week.
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Woohoo a great gratitude list Astrid! Way to go! 🤗
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Thanks a lot! ☺️
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