Day 60

I am so grateful for the chance to see these beautiful pandas today. Wang Wang and Funi are the only pandas in Australia. I could have watched them all day. Simply magnificent.
Thank you.

Day 59

I am grateful for our gorgeous beaches in Australia. Today we went to Glenelg in SA and the beach was just magnificent. Beautiful white, clean sand as far as you could see. It reminded me of the beaches on the Gold Coast only not crowded. Just beautiful.
Thank you.

Day 58

I am grateful for my love of history. For the many beautiful, historic buildings in Adelaide. We've had another wonderful day here. Adelaide gaol was so interesting as are the many heritage listed buildings along North Terrace.
Thank you.

Day 57

We have arrived in Adelaide today. The flight was wonderful and the view we had leaving Brisbane as well as arriving in Adelaide was spectacular. It's beautiful here and I am so grateful for this holiday and to be sharing it all with my youngest son, Jack.
Our accommodation is in a gorgeous 1836 built hotel (pub) with chandeliers, wonderful artwork on the walls, vintage furniture, ancient manual lifts and beautiful old architecture. I love it!
Thank you!

Day 56

I am so happy that after my shift at work tonight I have the next 4 days off. I am very lucky to be going on a holiday to Adelaide with Jack.
We will make the most of every second of our trip.
I am so grateful for this opportunity.
Thank you.

Day 55

Today we drove around all day doing odd jobs ... Picking things up, getting things fixed. It's been raining the whole day and the traffic has been absolutely chaotic. Finally we were making our way home in peak hour Friday evening traffic and my husband decided to go out for dinner. We ate at my favorite little Mexican restaurant and I had my favorite meal. I am so grateful for this little bit of sanctuary in such a crazy day.
Thank you.

Day 54

I am grateful for the 2 phone calls I received from James in the UK. I missed the first one as I was at work, but now I have a wonderful saved message on my phone that says....
"Hi mum, it's James. I love you."
The second call came and I was home and it was so good to hear his voice. Perfect sound with no delays. Just awesome to talk to him like that. I miss him so much so this was just what I needed.
Thank you!

Day 53

I am grateful my husband helped my youngest son get his first car...
For the look in Jacks eyes when he saw it for the first time and when he took it for his first drive....
Thank you.

Day 52

I am grateful for letters from my Mum....
Photos, cards, letters, brochures, newspaper clippings, postcards...I love them so much....
Thank you....

Day 51

I am grateful for my cat Squeaky....
Who just knows when I need her company....
Who loves unconditionally.....
Who never leaves my side....
Thank you.

Day 50

I am grateful for girlfriends ....
For wonderful, soppy, bring-your-tissues chick flicks....
For Sunday afternoons at the movies....
For chocolates and great friends....
Thank you.

Day 49

I am grateful for the simple, little things that make me smile ....
Thank you.

Day 48

I am grateful for the chance to give Jack a driving lesson today.....
For patience and great listening skills....
For actually enjoying the hour long drive....
For getting home safely.....
For precious time together....
Thank you.

Day 47

I am grateful for spur of the moment games of bowling...
For lots of laughing and lots of fun....
For dismal scores and not caring....
For time enjoyed with those close to your heart....
Thank you.

Day 46

I am grateful for being taken out for dinner last night at our little local Chinese restaurant....
For great conversation and lots of laughs.....
For not having to cook.....
For delicious food and great company......
For a really lovely evening.....
Thank you

Day 45

I am grateful for my valentine.......

 

Day 44

I am grateful for the rain that came this afternoon...
That cooled the air and ended the heat and humidity...
For the lovely cool breeze that came with the rain.....
For the magic sound of the rain and the wonderful smell of the rain....
Thank you.

Day 43

I am grateful for some sewing time....
To finish a project and some UFO's....
Guilt free sewing....
Thank you!

Day 42

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I am grateful for inspirational quotes and sayings.....

That lift you up and carry you forward.....

That motivate you.....

That give you strength, hope and purpose....

Thank you!

Day 41

I am grateful for the thoughtfulness and generosity of my friend, Virginia....
To find a kindred spirit who knows me so well.....
To find a friend who shares my love and passion for all things French, quilting and vintage.....
To find a friend who is so giving and has such a huge heart....
Thank you.

Day 40

I am grateful for a husband who can make things....
I am grateful for a husband who can fix things....
He's pretty darn good at it too!
Many, many times he has come to the rescue....
Amazed me with how his mind can work things out...
Perfection in everything he does....
Thank you.

Day 39

I am grateful for home baked bread....
Just in time for lunch....
With Mike and Jack....
That delicious smell from the kitchen...
The taste of goodness, with no added, artificial anything....
Thank you.

Day 38

I am grateful for laughter....
Big belly laughs....
Giggles.....
Tears streaming down your face laughter....
When your stomach aches for you to stop, but you just can't....
Laughs with the girls on Tuesdays...
Thank You!