I think today I thank myself for holding it together sometimes lol. However, on a serious note I thank all of you for being here and sharing. One day at a time thru ups and downs this community is awesome and I thank you!!
All of you here who share your heart, everyone who is living here, providing their being, their abilities, sharing their smile or sometimes, their sadness; when passing by the one who cleaned the sidewalk thanking him for his kindness and work so that no one would slip on the wet leaves; my dear friends who kindly invited me for dinner tonight when I was running out of time to look after myself for some food; my dear friend who managed to restore photos which were missed dearly, a deep thank you to the one concerned for this precious gift bringing tears to my eyes; so many kindred hearts around whom i can thank today and every day for their being here with me. Thank you so much, dear ones.
Even as I sometimes feel that haven’t had much support in my life, there are definitely people that have helped along the way. In big and small ways, and sometimes in unseen ways, I’m sure. Practicing gratitude has helped me name them and reach out to them and thank them
for their support and friendship.
Charlie, I see where you’re going with this. For me, it helps me receive care from all different angles in a culture of family of families that places a premium on care.
I’m going to reach out to the grief counselor at UCLA SIMMS-MANN Cancer center who I met with yesterday and was so present, kind and affirming. It shifted something in me that was both subtle and powerful and I really needed it. Very grateful for him and that service offered.
My dear friend Joanna who drove me to the hospital in KC when my son had his heart attack. Also, all of you for your kind words and prayers for my son. He came home yesterday and will start cardiac rehab soon. You are a special group of people that I am so privileged to know. Thank you for your concern and wisdom.
I already thanked my sweetheart for bringing me that first precious cup of coffee. “The hot bean water. It is a ritual.” (From “Spaceman” with Adam Sandler in a very serious role for a change)
I’m home after several days of travel to Houston, groggy from the time zone change and a late night, so the ritual had extra significance this morning!
Tonight I’ll thank the instructors of my two classes at the community center: intro to hula hoop, and the swing dance class I take with my husband.
Thank you to all of you for being such a real community. My travel to a conference with very full days left me short on time in the mornings and I couldn’t participate earlier in the week. I missed you.
I would love to say thank you to my husband, Loc, for bringing good luck. As he picked up the mail from the mailbox, my first U.S. passport arrived. An interesting thing in our Vietnamese culture is that almost all Vietnamese (and Chinese) names contain meanings. Loc means lucky. He is considered a source of luck in our family. He always does his best to bring cheer and joy to our family. I would also like to thank my parents-in-law for their great support to Loc and me. Without their supportive care, returning to school wouldn’t be as possible as it is right now.
of course I had to look up the meaning of your name Ngoc –
“Ngoc is a Vietnamese name for girls that means “jade”. Jade is a green gemstone that has been valued in many cultures, including Chinese, Aztec, and Māori. It’s associated with serenity, balance, and protection. Ancient Chinese poets called jade “the concentrated essence of love”.
No problem, my Ngoc. I also thank you for giving me deep affection and my mom for mediating us through the tough times earlier in our marriage, being a motivator, and bringing out myself in Traditional Vietnamese social gatherings.
Yesterday, I went to Vale Place, an organization for people with mental health struggles to gather and socialize with different activities. There are 3 clubhouses; 1 Uptown in Minneapolis, 1 in Hopkins, and the other one in St. Paul aka Vail Ramsey Clubhouse. I went to the one in Hopkins yesterday and will go to the Vail Ramsey one today for lunch. I thank a couple buddies in Aaron and Mike for giving me pizza for lunch yesterday when I was still hungry for 2nds. We only get 2nds or more on blue plate days. Those happen on Fridays alternating between Uptown and the Vail Ramsey Clubhouse. Blue plate is when they save up the meals throughout the previous week or 2 in the fridge as leftovers until Fridays. I go to Vail Place for lunch. They have good food there.
Yesterday, I mentioned remembering my Dad as his birthday is this weekend. As part of that remembrance, I will offer a silent thank you to him for many things. Maybe even a list, as writing one idea always seems to generate more ideas for me. I’ll look forward to this!
I can thank my husband for getting all of the heavy things ready for the move.
I can thank the man who is coming to help us load the uhaul later when he is here. While we are paying him to help, his strength and willingness are so much appreciated.
I can thank God for helping me stay as grounded as possible these past few weeks.
I can thank my son’s new gf, Erin, – she popped over here to check on me (she is closer to me than my son). I still do not have internet service from Hurricane Milton – long story short, my son ended up adding a service to our cell phone plan (needed more hotspot space, going from 10GB to 30GB). Well, when he upgraded our service plan, my phone went to SOS mode – I had no idea and was without service. I had gotten a message earlier saying I had 10% left of my hotspot so I assumed maybe I used it all. It was the change in plan, he was getting nervous not hearing from me and had Erin pop over here to check on me… I explained everything to her, she had me turn my phone off and on again and voila, that fixed it. Was quite the afternoon.
TGIF!!!!
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I think today I thank myself for holding it together sometimes lol. However, on a serious note I thank all of you for being here and sharing. One day at a time thru ups and downs this community is awesome and I thank you!!
All of you here who share your heart, everyone who is living here, providing their being, their abilities, sharing their smile or sometimes, their sadness; when passing by the one who cleaned the sidewalk thanking him for his kindness and work so that no one would slip on the wet leaves; my dear friends who kindly invited me for dinner tonight when I was running out of time to look after myself for some food; my dear friend who managed to restore photos which were missed dearly, a deep thank you to the one concerned for this precious gift bringing tears to my eyes; so many kindred hearts around whom i can thank today and every day for their being here with me. Thank you so much, dear ones.
What you have written is so beautiful, Ose.
For many years I have seen how deeply kind,
and caring you are. I see you embodying
gratefulness.
Thank you for your kindness, dear Mary !
You are quite welcome dear Ose!☀️
I thank myself for surviving some really tough times.
I thank all the folks in my life, past and present.
Even as I sometimes feel that haven’t had much support in my life, there are definitely people that have helped along the way. In big and small ways, and sometimes in unseen ways, I’m sure. Practicing gratitude has helped me name them and reach out to them and thank them
for their support and friendship.
Charlie, I see where you’re going with this. For me, it helps me receive care from all different angles in a culture of family of families that places a premium on care.
I’m going to reach out to the grief counselor at UCLA SIMMS-MANN Cancer center who I met with yesterday and was so present, kind and affirming. It shifted something in me that was both subtle and powerful and I really needed it. Very grateful for him and that service offered.
My dear friend Joanna who drove me to the hospital in KC when my son had his heart attack. Also, all of you for your kind words and prayers for my son. He came home yesterday and will start cardiac rehab soon. You are a special group of people that I am so privileged to know. Thank you for your concern and wisdom.
I already thanked my sweetheart for bringing me that first precious cup of coffee. “The hot bean water. It is a ritual.” (From “Spaceman” with Adam Sandler in a very serious role for a change)
I’m home after several days of travel to Houston, groggy from the time zone change and a late night, so the ritual had extra significance this morning!
Tonight I’ll thank the instructors of my two classes at the community center: intro to hula hoop, and the swing dance class I take with my husband.
Thank you to all of you for being such a real community. My travel to a conference with very full days left me short on time in the mornings and I couldn’t participate earlier in the week. I missed you.
Great Spirit, my constant companion.🕊️
I would love to say thank you to my husband, Loc, for bringing good luck. As he picked up the mail from the mailbox, my first U.S. passport arrived. An interesting thing in our Vietnamese culture is that almost all Vietnamese (and Chinese) names contain meanings. Loc means lucky. He is considered a source of luck in our family. He always does his best to bring cheer and joy to our family. I would also like to thank my parents-in-law for their great support to Loc and me. Without their supportive care, returning to school wouldn’t be as possible as it is right now.
of course I had to look up the meaning of your name Ngoc –
“Ngoc is a Vietnamese name for girls that means “jade”. Jade is a green gemstone that has been valued in many cultures, including Chinese, Aztec, and Māori. It’s associated with serenity, balance, and protection. Ancient Chinese poets called jade “the concentrated essence of love”.
Exciting news. Congratulations.
Thank you so much, Yram. Have a great weekend! ☀
No problem, my Ngoc. I also thank you for giving me deep affection and my mom for mediating us through the tough times earlier in our marriage, being a motivator, and bringing out myself in Traditional Vietnamese social gatherings.
Yesterday, I went to Vale Place, an organization for people with mental health struggles to gather and socialize with different activities. There are 3 clubhouses; 1 Uptown in Minneapolis, 1 in Hopkins, and the other one in St. Paul aka Vail Ramsey Clubhouse. I went to the one in Hopkins yesterday and will go to the Vail Ramsey one today for lunch. I thank a couple buddies in Aaron and Mike for giving me pizza for lunch yesterday when I was still hungry for 2nds. We only get 2nds or more on blue plate days. Those happen on Fridays alternating between Uptown and the Vail Ramsey Clubhouse. Blue plate is when they save up the meals throughout the previous week or 2 in the fridge as leftovers until Fridays. I go to Vail Place for lunch. They have good food there.
Everyone and everything
Yesterday, I mentioned remembering my Dad as his birthday is this weekend. As part of that remembrance, I will offer a silent thank you to him for many things. Maybe even a list, as writing one idea always seems to generate more ideas for me. I’ll look forward to this!
I can thank my husband for getting all of the heavy things ready for the move.
I can thank the man who is coming to help us load the uhaul later when he is here. While we are paying him to help, his strength and willingness are so much appreciated.
I can thank God for helping me stay as grounded as possible these past few weeks.
I can thank my son’s new gf, Erin, – she popped over here to check on me (she is closer to me than my son). I still do not have internet service from Hurricane Milton – long story short, my son ended up adding a service to our cell phone plan (needed more hotspot space, going from 10GB to 30GB). Well, when he upgraded our service plan, my phone went to SOS mode – I had no idea and was without service. I had gotten a message earlier saying I had 10% left of my hotspot so I assumed maybe I used it all. It was the change in plan, he was getting nervous not hearing from me and had Erin pop over here to check on me… I explained everything to her, she had me turn my phone off and on again and voila, that fixed it. Was quite the afternoon.
TGIF!!!!
Everyone I encounter, for they all have something to offer me.
Yes, every encounter is our teacher.