The Pringle Plan: Gratitude

We experienced two snowstorms this weekend that reminded me it's been a while since I wrote in my gratitude journal. I like snow, but that's not what has me feeling grateful. I'm grateful for my neighbors. We have neighbors on each side that keep our sidewalks clear of snow. My husband has multiple sclerosis, and I have bad shoulders. Shoveling snow is no longer in our skill set! I've never asked my neighbors to clear the sidewalks, they just do it. A third neighbor came over and raked the snow from our solar panels - again without being asked! I am extremely grateful for my wonderful neighbors, and know I don't say it enough, but they still show up, visit with us year round, teach us new things, and offer their help. Many people enjoy living out in the country - away from people. Not me. I love the safe feeling of living among kind people, and the opportunity to socialize at leisure, sharing our lives however hectic or sedate they may be.

You must be wondering what this has to do with the sunrise photo above. Well like I said, I realized I haven't written in my gratitude journal for a while, so I pulled it out and reviewed what I've written in the past. Many of the same things kept coming up, beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets, my husband, my cat, family, good health, nutritious food, nature, the changing of the seasons, beautiful gardens, a nice cup of tea, music, soup on a cold wintry day, hot cocoa on a cold snowy day, and always chocolate!