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Eleysia · #1 May 1st, 2008, 02:09 PM

Today I wanted to do something that we dont usually do in this forum, and I think now is a better time than any. I want you to look at your life right now, good and bad, and say something that you are truly greatful for. There have been alot of women struggling latley with many different things in here, and I thought it might be nice to list good things about being alive.

For myself, im greatful for the people around me. My husband, my son, all of you, and my parents and sister. If it wernt for everyone i listed there is a very real possibility that i would not be here today. I find strength in every one of you, and them, that i cherish deeply, that helps me get through bad days, and makes me appreciate the good days. I just wanted to let you all know that i cannot put into words how greatful i am to have such friends and such a support system.

mistiedawn · #2 May 1st, 2008, 02:13 PM

awe...you just made me tear up.

ditto what she said

mom 2 haley & tyler · #3 May 1st, 2008, 02:16 PM

Aww. That's so sweet.

I am thankful for my dh, Haley, parents, family, and all my JM sisters. I too don't know where I'd be without all of you! I love you all.

cam & sami's mom · #4 May 1st, 2008, 02:19 PM

I'm grateful for Cameron, my brave little warrior and all of my friends & family who have supported me over the past 6 months.

Brittanie · #5 May 1st, 2008, 02:22 PM

I'm grateful for the 38 weeks I got to have with Cora.

I'm grateful that I got to call her by name, and hold her.

I'm grateful for the woman she taught me to be.

I'm grateful for my wonderful husband, who is out of the middle of nowhere pulling 24hour shifts so that he can get a good job after he graduates.

I'm so very very very very very grateful for my beautiful Erin. Life would be so much harder without her. Even though sometimes life is harder BECAUSE of her.

Banned-ZoesMom · #6 May 1st, 2008, 02:27 PM

I am grateful for my daughter. Life is much more beautiful with her
I am grateful for my husband. Life is much more difficult, but much more simple with him
I am grateful for my angels. I truely believe they watch over and protect Zoe and the angel I'm carrying
I am grateful for you ladies. I never would have had the strength to ttc after two losses if it weren't for you and the encouragement I received from you.

azura24 · #7 May 1st, 2008, 02:35 PM

<span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS">I AM GRATEFUL FOR MY 5 YEAR OLD PRINCESS, SHE TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE A BETTER PERSON & I AM SOOOO GRATEFUL TO HAVE MET THE WONDERFUL MAN THAT I AM WITH WHO I AM PROUD TO BE CALLED HIS FIANCE. HE HAS TAUGHT ME THAT NOT ALL MEN ARE HORRIBLE PEOPLE AND THAT I DO DESERVE TO BE LOVED THE RIGHT WAY BY SOMEONE OTHER THAN MYSELF!!!

AWWW.....</span>

babybluegirl · #8 May 1st, 2008, 02:40 PM

im greatful i have my son and i am greatful i have a loving dh and im greatful i have a loving family and im greatful that God has let me understand why my angels didnt make it and though i lurk here you guys are great!!!!!im greatful for jm

ShannonMVT · #9 May 1st, 2008, 03:30 PM

I am grateful that I have a loving family.
I am grateful that I have a wonderful husband.
I am grateful that I have two little furry kitties that love me and make me smile.
I am grateful that those two little kitties seem to be getting over their tummy problems.
I am grateful for my angel Thomas. I wish I had gotten to keep him, but I would never take back the time I had him growing inside me.
I am grateful for all you ladies here on JM. It means so much to have others that are able to understand what I am going through and to have someone to share these ups and downs with.

ChattyAshley · #10 May 1st, 2008, 03:50 PM

I could ramble on and on forever because I have so much to be grateful for... but I'm going to make this short and sweet.

I'm grateful for my husband, puppy, family, friends, health, and home.
I'm grateful for my job. I spend every day with the most amazing 12 year olds on the planet and I love them.
I am truly grateful for the experience of being pregnant for 10 weeks with our sweet Baby Taco, and I'm grateful for my faith that tells me I'll be able to meet him or her up in heaven some day.
I'm grateful for music, flowers, tissues, JM ladies, germ-x, Olive Garden, chapstick, cameras, reading and writing, zip lock bags, and hugs.

Oh, and girl scout cookies!

Melanie0507 · #11 May 1st, 2008, 03:58 PM

Eleysia, I think this is a GREAT post!! Thanks for helping me remember the important things in life when I am having a pretty down day!

Ashley, you crack me up!!!!

So, now, on to the post:

I am grateful for a loving, supportive dh, who I cannot begin to imagine my life without!
I am grateful for my wonderful 10 year old son, who is the best child on earth (most of the time!!

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I am grateful for my family, who has helped me to become the person that I am today!
I am grateful for my in-laws. I hear so many horror stories of in-laws, but I LOVE mine!!!
I am grateful for the members of our military, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our wonderful, free country!
Finally...I am so grateful that I found this board, because there are days that I have felt really down and out and the women on here have helped me through! I love all you girls

There is so much more, but this is a good start

kellyanne · #12 May 1st, 2008, 04:04 PM

What a great thread idea.

I'm grateful for sunshine at my house today, it just makes me feel so much more cheerful.

I'm grateful for an incredibly large, loving family.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to stay home and raise my daughter as well as the ability to work when I choose (substitute teaching).

I'm grateful for a loving, hard working dh who is an amazing father to our daughter.

I'm grateful for the healthy pregnancy that I had w/dd and the HOPE of another. I get lots of hope (and support) from this board and of course, am thankful for finding it (and all of you) when I needed it most.

jennntj13 · #13 May 1st, 2008, 05:16 PM

BIG, HUGE

to you!

I am grateful that I have one beautiful daughter, who is my world and my best friend (Even though she is only turning 3 on Monday). I am grateful to have such great friends...

KDD · #14 May 1st, 2008, 08:22 PM

I should let you all know first that I am not the mushy type.. but here goes.

I am grateful in this moment for:
- Finding JM for the support I received during my pregnancy when I had a ton of questions, for helping me get through my m/c, and now for still being here while WTTC!
- my DH for wanting to TTC even though pregnancy #1 was a surprise
- My "boys" (kitties) for always keeping my lap warm
- And finally - booking a contractor to renovate the bathroom!!!

Danica · #15 May 1st, 2008, 08:32 PM

What a great thread. There is always so much to be grateful for and I love that you made me stop to think about it.

I am grateful for my family. My son, Naden who is the light of my life. He makes me smile and keeps me young. For my husband who truly is my soul mate.

I am grateful for every minute that I was able spend with my angel babies, Aspen, Skyla & Keene. They've have taught me so much over the last 8 months.

I am grateful for the life growing within me and every day that passes that we are still together.

I am grateful for the snow on my deck and being able to have a fire to keep us warm inside. I'll be even more grateful when the sun comes out and I can get a tan B)

HippyMomOf4 · #16 May 1st, 2008, 09:17 PM

I'm grateful for my DH, and my two wonderful daughters! I'm also grateful for my 3 angels babies, even though my time with them was short it was the best! I'm also grateful for my wonderful parents without them i have no clue where i would be in life. For all my friend and especially my best friend Kristen. And all of you wonderful women on JM and TTCAL!

Jessica! · #17 May 1st, 2008, 09:24 PM

I'm grateful for my supportive husband. He was by my side the entire time last weekend when I was having the m/c. If I didn't have him by my side, I don't know what I would have done. We have no family that lives close, so we only have each other. I am just so grateful that he was not out of town that weekend for work. I might have had a break down. My DH is just a very supportive guy and I appreciate him so much.

LindsLuvsSi · #18 May 1st, 2008, 09:45 PM

I'm so very grateful to God, for everything He has blessed me with: my DH, this lil one inside me, support and amazing ladies here on JM, a roof over our heads, food to eat and clothes to wear. I thank Him for everything He has done. Without Him and His strength and presence in my life I wouldn't be the person I am totally blessed with everything that I am so very thankful for.

Pound · #19 May 1st, 2008, 11:46 PM

tha'ts a great idea eleysia.

i'm grateful for my husband, who works insane hours for his family. who went back to school in addition to working 900 hrs/wk. and is patient with me and all my baby crazies.

my son, who is the funniest little thing ever, and still loves to snuggle and kiss even though he's 5.

also my friends, who tried to talk to me after my m/c. even though i had/have no desire to talk about it, i appreciate that they were there for me.

madmum_sarah · #20 May 2nd, 2008, 12:48 AM

i am greatful for the 5 children i have and the fact i concieved an angel with the man i love
im greatful that no matter how things are that man is still here with me
im greatful to all the women on here for helping me through a very difficult time and giving me somewhere to let it all out with people that understand