Today I was relieved to hear my dad had had a successful prostrate op. Third time lucky. And a good night in ICU. I am so grateful to him for looking after his health and fitness all these years. I wish I could be there. I wish I could hug him. But spending a quiet moment, having a flat white with him, on a bench on his favourite river, was the best I could do. So I am grateful for the memory of him here, because it felt like he was right there with me.
Not a day I celebrate with mush, but I would be odd if today didn’t make me think about relationships. And how blessed I am. So today I am grateful for B and I. For us. For the love we share. For the humour we share. For the children we share. For the honesty we share. For the shit we share. For the life we share. I love us.
Today I am grateful for how fresh flowers can make everything seem so much lighter and brighter. I don’t buy them too often here because they are a silly price, but as I drove past the fresh flowers here sign I remembered how they always filled our home in SA and how they made me feel. And decided we needed a bit of that today. And tomorrow.
I am grateful for the most perfect Sunday morning spent with beautiful girl friends. Beautiful friends who haven’t forgotten how much fun can be had with an ocean and a wave. Even if most of us are a bit older than 40.
I am grateful for the friends Kate and Jem have found here. I know they thought they never would. And I know it isn’t always rosy, but that’s just life. It isn’t always rosy. But a measure of a true friend is one who is still there, no matter what you or she said. Kate and Jem have these friends and for that I am very grateful. Today and everyday.
What a wonderful moment this morning when we realised a beautiful Galah was in the tree above us. I am grateful to be living in a country where cockatoos fly free. I am grateful to Grant for instilling a love for them in us via a soft toy long before we even knew what they were. Or where we’d be. I am grateful for the moment to enjoy its beauty and am determined to forever be amazed by their abundant presence.
I get to drive along this river every single day. I am extremely grateful that this is my route to virtually everywhere, including Kate and Jem’s school. I am grateful because it takes just 3 mins. And because it gives me a moments pause to reflect on the things I should or shouldn’t have said.
What an unexpected treat. A cuddle from a tiny bub. I am grateful that it was me little Yumi chose to fall asleep on. I am grateful I had a moment to spare. The feeling of that little body relaxing, getting heavier and heavier. Pure bliss. For me. It reminded me of when Kate and Jem were little bubs. I am grateful I was blessed to be a mom. To be their mom. Or mum.
Today I am grateful for a smile. From Sandy. The beautiful calm presence that makes my coffee most mornings. No matter how grumpy I am, she always lifts me with her smile. And no matter how grumpy she might be, she always has time for a smile. And she always greets me by my name. And she makes my coffee exactly how I like it. Without me having to say a word.
I was so grateful for our lovely cool light white open apartment today. The crisp cool gently air-conditioned interior was such a relief every time I entered, leaving behind the hot heavy hot humid hot hot air. So spoilt, but truly grateful.
grace and dignity 