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  1. Barb C
    Barb C
    51 seconds ago

    The sense of touch gives me the warmth of the cat on my legs and the silky softness of his fur. I also have the warmth of our house and my comfy robe and plushy blanket. A very relaxing way to start a Saturday.
    I know the question asks for one but I have others to enjoy. The sound of my husband dropping something in the sink and laughingly calling himself “Fumbleina”, the sound of warm air coming in through the floor registers, the whir of the coffee grinder as he gets ready to make a fresh batch.
    The sight of the cat’s grizzled brown-gray stripes and the long dark stripe down his spine. Earlier he leaned into my scritching hand under his chin, eyes closed in pleasure. He has such cute little white paws; one of his nicknames is Mr. Cute Boots.
    Soon I’ll feel my body moving in yoga and test my balance (which is one of our senses), then enjoy a delicious breakfast. Last night we went to an Assyrian restaurant and enjoyed the most wonderful dishes with spices and perfect cooking. This morning I may make a recipe I recently discovered https://www.themediterraneandish.com/cilbir-turkish-poached-eggs/.
    Thank you Gratefulness team for inviting us to tune into our senses with this question.

  2. Yram
    Yram
    19 mins ago

    Touch… the warm cup on my cold fingers.
    Sound… now quiet but a few minutes ago, laughter from a visiting friend.
    Taste.. various tastes, tanginess of the lemon, the sweetness of the honey, the pleasant taste of cherry tea.
    Smell…. the lingering of bacon
    Sight….. the blooming amaryllis and Christmas cactus.

  3. pkr29022
    pkr
    2 hours ago

    The gift of taste. I am enjoying a warm cup of coffee with cinnamon & munching on my multi-grain toast. My morning ritual, toast & coffee….Mmmm. ☕️
    The gift of hearing. Listening to morning classical music on the radio. My radio is tuned to the classical music station all day, it’s my constant companion. I am thankful I can hear it & enjoy it.
    Happy Saturday to All….❤️

  4. Carol Ann Conner
    Carol
    2 hours ago

    All of my senses are affected right now! I have bronchitis–lots of coughing, sneezing, ear aches, sore throat and stuffy nose! My body is requesting lots of rest. It’s humbling to realize how much harder this is on my body in my 80’s. I am gifted with medication, the concern of my son and loving friends who picked up my meds for me and check to see if I need anything daily. I have missed you all as I have not been participating this week but give thanks that I feel strong enough to be here today. Sending loving energy to you all.

    1. Yram
      Yram
      28 mins ago

      I am happy to hear there are angels close by!

    2. pkr29022
      pkr
      1 hour ago

      Dear Carol, sending you a hug & get well wishes. Sounds like you are on the road to recovery. Prayers for you ….🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
      🤗❤️

  5. Jenifer
    Jenifer
    3 hours ago

    The gift of sight as I read my book this morning and tear up as a finish yet another emotional and eye opening chapter. My ability to touch my electronics as I type this to y’all and send my gratitude list to my AA group. My sense of taste as I have a delicious breakfast and the smell of my warm coffee. Hearing my pollito chicken ask for food, I am grateful for all my senses 🧡

    1. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol
      2 hours ago

      Amen, dear Jenifer

  6. D
    Drea
    3 hours ago

    My sense of touch as it relates to temperature. It really is the perfect temperature in my living room. I’m savoring that.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      Drea, the heater broke down in my house a couple weeks ago. My parents called a Vietnamese plumber they know. The guy came and got it fixed by lunch. By the time I returned home from my 2-5pm Menards piano shift that Wednesday, the house was back to being warm as usual.

  7. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    3 hours ago

    I’m thankful for my vision so I can see the sunshine beautifully over my office window. Have a nice weekend, everyone! 🔆

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      My Ngoc, just like with me seeing your long hair and how beautiful you are.

  8. L
    Loc Tran
    3 hours ago

    Hearing has helped me with my piano career. It’s how I’m able to learn contemporary music. Those close to me have told me that I have amazing perfect pitch.

  9. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    4 hours ago

    Right now, as I sit in my dark and quiet house, my sense of taste is being treated to a delicious cup of coffee. And, as I know many of you are coffee lovers also, you will understand the sense of pleasure and satisfaction that come from this cup.
    It is my morning ritual and I am so grateful that I can have this luxury in my life.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      Charlie, I’m about to have some cereal and milk for breakfast.

  10. Patti
    sunnypatti
    4 hours ago

    This tasty hot cup of coffee and my warm mini bagel with cream cheese and honey fig jam.

    1. Carol Ann Conner
      Carol
      2 hours ago

      Yum!

  11. Michele
    Michele
    4 hours ago

    Sound – I hear the birds all chirping their morning songs to one another.
    Have a nice relaxing peaceful weekend everyone.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      Michele, it won’t be long that some of them will be returning to Minnesota for the spring.

  12. Mary
    Mary Mantei
    4 hours ago

    My sight which allows me to read and feel, and respond to yesterday’s question and read everyone’s response to today’s question. It is so precious in so many ways. 🩷

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      Mary, I’m grateful to still have 10% vision in my right eye.

  13. Laura
    Laura
    4 hours ago

    The taste of a hot cup of English breakfast tea. It’s a gentle invitation to step into the flow of the day.

  14. Joseph
    Joseph McCann
    5 hours ago

    Coming in from feeding the barn cats and observing the waning moon in the east through the bare cottonwood branches, the visible stars surrounding.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      3 hours ago

      What a beautiful nighttime image, Joseph.

  15. J
    John
    5 hours ago

    The taste of a fresh cup of steaming strong coffee.

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