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Dear Diary,
Gratitude- This word has come to the forefront of my thoughts for several months. What does it really mean? How can I practice it? Will it enhance my life? I think I have some answers for these nagging questions. My brother and his wife separated last week and it is heart wrenching. He is devastated because he was living with blinders and did not see the problem, his wife is torn because she has silently suffered four years of mental abuse (which my brother now admits happened), and they have a beautiful 6 year old that is left with a world turned upside down. They are trying to work through this and because family support is my degree area they have turned to me for guidance. As of today they are both seeking individual counseling and can speak to each other. God willing they can work this out. Gratitude revelation - I am so grateful and I thank God for my wonderful husband of 31 years. We have worked hard on our marrige, no marriage is a bed of roses but I can honestly say that I love him more today than the day we were married!
Of way less importance- I have a nasty cold and feel like crap today. I'm going to rest and drink hot tea all day (couch potato)because I have a busy week. Meetings and reports M-W and out of town for a conference Th-Fri. No time to be sick!
This is my weekend confession journal so ...till tomorrow-- Healthy Thoughts.
Diet Calendar Entry for 13 September 2009:
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1561 kcal
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Fat: 56.99g | Prot: 41.06g | Carb: 176.96g.
Breakfast: half and half cream, half and half cream, coffee, banana, skim milk, quaker oatmeal squares. Lunch: hot dog, Chex Mix 100 Calorie Snack Cheddar, pepper jack cheese. Dinner: mashed potatoes instant, Grilled Chicken Breast, steamed vegetables. Snacks/Other: frozen banana, sun chips. more...
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I try to remind myself every day of all that I have to be greatful for. It helps get over the bumps in the road. I hope you are feeling better soon!
13 Sep 09 by member: amryk
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I'm sorry to hear that your brother and his wife are going through that. I suppose that they can be grateful that they were able to face this fairly quickly and didn't postpone it for twenty years, although who knows if it's for the best or not. A promise should be a promise, if not what's the point of it all? Best to "go steady" if you are not *certain.* Insofar as Gratitude in general is concerned, I'm sure you do have some answers. Since *you* are the expert, I have to think about it a bit more. ;-)
14 Sep 09 by member: information
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