October Gratitude

mxchana

I see this hasn't been started yet; gratitude is something I always need to focus on to keep on the positive side.

So I want to frame this as an expression of deep gratitude for the 13½ years we had the good fortune to have our dog Gypsy as a beacon of light in our home. This past Monday we chose to put her to sleep to put an end to her suffering.

We are simply heartbroken. She was a sweet dog and a strong-willed dog with an indomitable spirit, truly a vivacious personality who was much more than "just a dog." She survived some terribly adverse circumstances before she came to us in the spring of 2003. We will sorely miss her loyal and loving presence, but we are comforted by still having her daughter Peaches (who will be 14 in January) with us. Here she is three years ago:

lizandrashaw

Awwww, sorry for your loss!

lizandrashaw

I am grateful for my new job and the team I'll be working with. I went to my first team meeting today and was welcomed with open arms. I'm really excited about this opportunity.

retirehappy

Sorry for the loss of your fur baby. Glad you have her baby still with you.

I am grateful we missed the snow last night and today will be in mid 60s.
I was a total slug yesterday. Prime members now have a huge pool of ebooks they can read for free and I downloaded on set in the South of France, and my day went down a rabbit hole There is no limit like the owner library program, so I see a lot more books coming my way this winter. Got to figure out how to live with cold weather and good reads. What a lovely problem to have.

judis100

I'm so sorry for your loss!

I'm grateful for my health and my ability to be active!

lizandrashaw

I am very grateful for my new job. I was split between the old and new last week. Starting on Monday I'll be full time with the new job, and I'm very excited about it.

maryrice702

Sorry for your loss

mxchana

Thanks so much, all for your kind expressions of sympathy.

Congrats @lizandrashaw on your new job! We look forward to hearing how your first day went. ~ Kathy

wandakc

Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss, our family has lost beloved pets, 2 dogs over 14 yrs. Also a cat over 15 yrs. It is so sad, you love them like family. It is a blessing that you have her daughter.

wandakc

I am grateful for my family, my employment, my health. Also supportive MFP friends !

lizandrashaw

My first day went great! Well, really it was a mess, but it wasn't my mess. I'm enjoying my first full week now, and am really liking the job.

retirehappy

Grateful for all the MFP community, here and in other groups as well. Always learn something and usually get a good laugh during the day.

lizandrashaw

I am grateful for my new boss.

retirehappy

Grateful for the beautiful autumn weather we are having, been doing some nice walks with DH. I am also grateful I have gotten over my fatphobia. It is so nice to get through the day without thinking about what I can eat next and seeing a downward trend in my weight.

CrisEBTrue

The weather has been beautiful; balmy, warm, low humidity...a bit of a breeze.
Leaves are starting to fall, along with acorns and pine cones.

I almost got beaned by a falling pine cone the other day when I was walking up the drive...

I'm going to enjoy the nice weather while it lasts.

retirehappy

Greatful that beautiful month has helped me up my 7 day step average to over 12K per day. YEA!!!!!

bvifun

I am so grateful I was able to go on vacation this month. I'm grateful I have a doctor who was willing to help me with meds so I could go on that vacation.