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Daily Question, November 9

What relationships am I thankful for right now?

  • Zhelana

    I am thankful for my friend Victor, who helped me defeat the schizophrenia. I am thankful for Shayna who comes on vacation with me. I am thankful for my parents, and I am hopeful that I can build a better relationship with my father. I am thankful for my husband, who lets me run off and come to Hilton Head or to SCA events whenever the fancy strikes me.

  • Darryl

    My beautiful wife of 34 years and my wonderful children.

  • Maureen

    I’m thankful for relationships with friends that share a very similar life to mine and equally thankful for relationships with friends that live a completely different life than mine…

  • Amor fati

    I don’t see Kevin’s post. It reminds me of my gratitude for his steady, accessible wisdom.

  • Angelika Halstead

    My husband and best friend who surprised me today with a beautiful bunch of flowers and a coffee from our favourite cafe. How precious to have a man who honours me and makes the ordinary extraordinary through his presence

  • Patito

    Con mi padre que he redescubierto una nueva forma de conectarme con él

  • Debbie S

    It may be odd to say it, but yes, my husband. We are so totally different, and as we have traveled the path as husband and wife, there are times I have wished we went our separate ways. In 2015, I was diagnosed with late-staged cancer. Yes, he was more attentive than usual, and that actually sort of annoyed me. Miraculously, I've gotten past the worst of my illness, and it looks like I'm going to be okay, and life is getting back to normal. But my husband hasn't waned in is re-upped devotion, an...

    It may be odd to say it, but yes, my husband. We are so totally different, and as we have traveled the path as husband and wife, there are times I have wished we went our separate ways. In 2015, I was diagnosed with late-staged cancer. Yes, he was more attentive than usual, and that actually sort of annoyed me. Miraculously, I’ve gotten past the worst of my illness, and it looks like I’m going to be okay, and life is getting back to normal. But my husband hasn’t waned in is re-upped devotion, and I am finally coming around to the fact that we are, indeed, partners in all that life throws our way. We are still very different, and I don’t like some of the things he is obsessed about, but he is my soul-mate in understanding the value of life. For the first time in a very long time, I say “thank you for my husband.” It’s way over-due.

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  • Ginger M Bauler

    I am thankful for my relationship with my sister. She is terminally ill and although she is often angry, scared and sullen, I try to remember that I can't even imagine what she is going through. Today she is very ill and my heart bleeds for her. She wants to die and she thinks God is punishing her for her past. It is so sad to see her be so hard on herself, but I am thankful for every day she is here. She watched Br. David's video on "A Grateful Day" and I hope she realizes what a gift each...

    I am thankful for my relationship with my sister. She is terminally ill and although she is often angry, scared and sullen, I try to remember that I can’t even imagine what she is going through. Today she is very ill and my heart bleeds for her. She wants to die and she thinks God is punishing her for her past. It is so sad to see her be so hard on herself, but I am thankful for every day she is here. She watched Br. David’s video on “A Grateful Day” and I hope she realizes what a gift each day actually is. I know I do.

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    • Sheila

      Ginger, what a very difficult time for you and your sister. May God’s peace be with both of you.

      With caring thoughts and blessings, Sheila

  • Kerry Ward

    My relationship with my pup and my friendships.

  • Elizabeth M Jones

    I am so grateful for my wonderful saintly husband Stanley Mulrey Jones. Over the almost almost forty years that we have been together he has protected me, inspired me, treasured me, uplifted me, accompanied me, held me and lead me in the most outstanding way. Only GOD can choose a husband like that. How grateful I am for Stanley Lord. I am grateful for the wonderful friends I have at work. For Alison, for June, for Priya, for Marie, for Greta, for Andrea, for Azba. They have been a constan...

    I am so grateful for my wonderful saintly husband Stanley Mulrey Jones. Over the almost almost forty years that we have been together he has protected me, inspired me, treasured me, uplifted me, accompanied me, held me and lead me in the most outstanding way. Only GOD can choose a husband like that. How grateful I am for Stanley Lord. I am grateful for the wonderful friends I have at work. For Alison, for June, for Priya, for Marie, for Greta, for Andrea, for Azba. They have been a constant source of blessing and acceptance to me. A stable secure foundation at work. I am grateful for my granddaughter Madeline Isabelle Alty and for the relationship we are building up with one another and for my daughter Grace and the relationship with her that is always improving. I am grateful for the relationship with the many students and past students and for the goodwill that exists. I am grateful for the letters of appreciation that I receive because that helps me to become a better teacher. I am grateful for my relationship with GOD, with Jesus, with the Holy Spirit of God, with Mary my mother and the mother of Jesus and with all of the saints, holy heavenly beings and especially with Archangel Michael, archangel Gabriel, Archangel Uriel, archangel, Raphael and my own guardian angel.

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  • Sheila

    My relationship with God, with myself(when I was young I had very low self- esteem, but now that I am older, 64 yrs., I value myself) my family, my friends and everyone who has crossed my life path. I am blessed!!!

    Peace to all, Sheila

  • Hot Sauce

    I am grateful for my relationships with my parents, my animal companions, my cross country teammates, Emily, my friends in Cru, Kate, Jess, my professors, Nate, Ben, Kaelan, Katy, Christine, and, above all, with Source, the unending gift of Love and Compassion!

  • Patricia A Kaiser

    Today I give thanks for my amazing, loving, husband. This man is to me the kindest, most willing to forgive, and thoughtful man in my entire life. I have shared all sides of my being with him, and he has stood by me, even when he might not understand my storms or my serenity. Thanks to heaven for our love.

  • John B. Quinlan

    My daughter, Nila, and her husband, David. I am 87 years old and have had a stroke. I now live with them and they take good care of me. They take me to doctors appointments and to the store when I need to go. I have a nice room here with a private bathroom and privacy when needed.. I am very fortunate and know people that are in need but do not have anyone to turn to.

  • John Turner

    *My wife
    *My family
    *Strangers I encounter during my day

    (Those first two are obvious–but how I cultivate those brief “mini-relationships” with strangers really means a lot. If I can share a kind word, if I can make someone’s day better–even if only for a moment–then I feel like I’m contributing goodness to the world.)

  • Aine

    My husband and my animals, but also the members of my Family of Choice. They are all blessings to me!

  • TCK

    My relationship with my husband and my children are at the top of my list, but, also, for a dear friend who offered me a position in his company when he knew I was truly struggling at my previous place of employment.

  • R.P. de Jonge

    I’m thankful to those whose work and actions provide a daily source of inspiration, wisdom, and happiness.

  • Francine Marie Tolf

    How’s this for irony? I posted yesterday about food & gratitude – and ended up going home w/either food poisoning or 24 hr flu. When I came back to work, so many people asked how I was w/real concern. So right now I am very grateful for my work colleagues (and, always, for my relationships with my life partner, Marc, and my cat, Lilly).

    • Sheila

      Francine, I hope you are feeling better today. How nice to work with people who have real concern for you! I hope your partner Marc is stable, I know you said he is in assisted living.

      Many blessings, Sheila

  • Jane

    There are some relationships that I am grateful for every day, such as my husband, my sons. Then there are others that are only in your life for a moment but have had an impact somehow. Everyone crosses your path for a reason. So I continue with my gratefulness for my husband who loves me deeply no matter what we have gone through. For my children who opened my heart to such an unbelievable sense of love. Also for all the students in my life who keep me open to new ideas and acceptance.

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