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I am going to have a GREAT day!

I have decided today to follow the lead of other bloggers today and post some gratitudes.

I am grateful for the day off yesterday. Kathy and I had a real nice relaxing day. I took her to the doctor, then we went for a nice lunch. I'm grateful for the extra money we had to be able to eat out.

I am grateful for thrift shops. In Barberton, Ohio, there's a store called New Destinations Thrift shop. Yesterday they were clearing out some winter merchandise. We were able to get coats for two of our grandchildren and a light jacket for Kathy for $1.00 apiece. For two dollars I got a tape series by motivational speaker Ed Foreman called "Happy, Healthy, and Terrific." This is a great edition to Automobile University.

Kathy's dad's health continues to improve. He's talking about taking us to a fish fry tomorrow. Maybe I will have him drive part of the way.

I am grateful for all you bloggers who continue to put out a fantastic product. If you are reading this and you blog, this means you.

I am grateful that my blood glucose level is going down. I'm also grateful for a family that cares enough to watch out for me.

Comments

Mike Golch said…
Cliff,I celebrate life every day.I'm glad to have you as a blogging friend.
March 19, 2009 8:23 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
You, as well as I have much to be gratful for. Thanks for making me think about it too...
have a great day,
suz
March 19, 2009 8:59 AM
Jen said…
Good news is good. Have a good one!
March 19, 2009 10:53 AM
dons_mind said…
everyday's a great day! some days might seem worse - but if ya pause and think a minute, the blessings are always there.....

glad i have ur blog to stop bye....
March 19, 2009 11:24 AM
Anonymous said…
I am grateful for your friendship, and you are a person I can look up to as a father, husband, and a Christian, and all around good guy.
March 19, 2009 11:52 AM
Ms Hen's said…
What a great ATTitude of GRAtitude..

Betty Ann (hugs to Kathy and you).xoxo
March 19, 2009 12:46 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm grateful that you're grateful and I'm grateful for you!! ;)
March 19, 2009 1:39 PM
Shelley said…
I'm always glad to hear about someone's great day! It's a refreshing change from hearing all the bad news the t.v. spits out! A fish fry sounds wonderful tomorrow - hope you are all able to go. (And wish I could join you!)
March 19, 2009 6:05 PM
Pat Jenkins said…
good things happen to good people.. good for you wixy and mrs. wixy!!
March 19, 2009 6:47 PM
Sue Wilson Voiceover said…
You ROCK! As does your attitude!
March 19, 2009 8:07 PM
Mike Golch said…
Cliff,I have a passionate blogger award for you on my site.
March 19, 2009 10:05 PM
Minerva said…
You're a good egg, WIXY! Glad you had a great day. Enjoy that fish fry!
March 20, 2009 12:08 AM
Amel said…
I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE this post, Cliff! And I also LOVE second-hand shops he he he...:-D
March 20, 2009 9:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Great catch on the motivational tapes! I got a Tony Robbins cassette-pack for a dollar as well at a different place. Aren't thrift stores great?
March 20, 2009 10:42 AM
Awake In Rochester said…
Nice! But I feel like complaining. ;)

A light jacket for $1.00? Wow! I have to start going to thrift shops.
March 20, 2009 4:12 PM
Syd said…
Cliff, thanks for the great list. I hope that you have a good weekend and that the gratitude for life just increases.
March 20, 2009 8:20 PM
HWHL said…
These are great Cliff! I am celebrating right along with you! Thrift stores are the BEST, aren't they?! I've gotten some REAL finds at some local ones around here... and I always feel like that cat who swallowed the canary!

I love the "attitude of gratitude"... it does make a huge difference!
March 21, 2009 6:17 PM
Connie said…
This is a great post, Wixy. I really enjoyed this one. :)
March 21, 2009 11:21 PM
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