MONDAY GRATEFUL POST

 Morning Everyone,

So sorry I am so late posting this.   I had something that I needed to take care of after I posted the Motivational quote for today.    As we all know by the name of this post....that it is a grateful post.   No matter how bleak or what is happening in our lives no matter how wonderful or how tragic we ALL  have something to be grateful for.   Trust me....last week I will refer to as "HELL WEEK" in my life.   I am uncertain as to how this week will be but it doesn't look much better so far.   But I have faith that it will be OK and I will get through it.    If life seems bleak to you at the moment...I am so sorry but trust me....it WILL get much better.    PLEASE feel free to share with us what you are grateful for today....if you are reading this and think you have NOTHING to be grateful for....you are mistaken.    Some have NO eyes in which to see.   SO you can be grateful for that.   Today I am so grateful for......My strength ( not physical ) but mental strength.    With all that is going on in my life right now.....I am amazed that I haven't had a nervous breakdown.    I am grateful for my Faith and the big man upstairs who holds me close daily and gives me strength when I feel that I haven't got anymore.   Grateful for my family and friends.   Grateful for encouragement and support.   Grateful for my WLS and all the choices of different surgeries for everyone to chose from.   Grateful for all the blessings that have come into my life.   Grateful for hard things that come our way...because they make us a stronger person in the long run.   Grateful for Obesity Help Conference coming to New Orleans, La.  Sept 9-10.   Hope to see you there.   Now PLEASE share with us what you are grateful for today and go out and make it a great day !!!

Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

 Hi Vivian!  Thank you again for starting these grateful threads!!  They can be so inspiring!

Today I am again grateful for the special skills the Lord gave to my surgeon so that he could truly make a difference in my life!  I am grateful for the hospital and all the support staff that made my surgerey possible.  And I am grateful to my WL center's staff who continually support me on this amazing journey!

I praise God for giving me the faith to see myself in the long run, after losing the weight, and envisioning all the wonderful and fun things I will be doing in a while!  I've even gone out and bought a sun dress that I want to wear as soon as the weight starts coming off.  It doesn't fit me yet, but IT WILL!!  I PTL for even allowing me to start on this journey and for guiding me through it!

I am so thankful for everyone in my family and for my friends who are supporting me and praying for my wayward daughter!  She has some terrible issues and is acting out in ways that are leading her down wrong pathways.  I pray that she will wake up and see the light and find her own salvation.  I am so thankful to have the peace and comfort knowing that so many love her and are praying for her at this awful time.

I could go on and on for page after page of all the wonderful things I am grateful for in my life!!  I guess this will do for this day!!!

Thank you to all the inspiring and helpful people on this site and best wishes to you all!  I'm praying for alll who are struggling on this journey and hope you find the peace and inspiration that will make your journey easier and so worthwhile for you!

God bless you all today and everyday!!!
Vicki