Let's go guys! Can't let the negative defeat us.<P>Today I'm grateful:<P>1) That I have my second interview today for a new position.<P>2) That my H and I have been able to settle our disagreements the past two days maturely and amicably.<P>3) That we're finally getting caught up on our bills.<P>4) That none of my children have been sick for quite some time ---- not even a cold.<P>5) That it looks like our oldest son who is only 15 may make the varsity basketball team this year.<P>------------------<BR>Love is meant to heal. Love is meant to renew. Love is meant to oust all fear. Love is meant to harmonize differences. Love is meant to bring us closer to God.

You know you're wearing me out .... I can't take alot of this positive talk ... LOL<P>Today I shall be grateful for:<P>1. Anti-depressants<BR>2. An Understanding Husband<BR>3. Today is Chinese at Work<P>Okay, I'm reaching ... I'm a work in progress!

Today I am grateful<P>- that my boss is allowing me to take the afternoon off to go on my daughter's field trip to the farm<P>- that my husband and I haven't had any blowups lately, and have been laughing together a lot.<P>- that I received new pictures of my nieces in the mail yesterday, and they are so cute (it's been 9 months since I've seen them due to our move)<P>- that I was strong enough to delete a message telling me I had received an electronic greeting (for my birthday) from OM without looking at the card or responding to him. <P>- That I have a Ricky Martin screen-saver

Thanks new woman, I was thinking about it, my computer for some reason is getting very slow and I as having trouble opening this. Now it's better. Maybe we should start again whenever it reaches a certain number?<P>Today I'm gratefull...<P>I didn't work in the morning, so I could cuddle with H for a bit longer. <P> my daughter's bad cold seems to be going<P>that I'm a positive person so my glass can be always half full<P>that my marriage had a chance to become better and stronger<P>That although my mom is faraway and has Parkinson's she's having fun with her knew swimming classes and the medication is working very well in her case.<P>Have a great day everyone<P><BR><P>------------------<BR>Each and everyone of us is deserving of a kind word, a gentle thought, and the gift of understanding.

Today I am grateful because<P>1. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful man who does not look back or bring up the past. Each day I find a renewed love for him and am grateful that he has put up with me. I am undeserving of his love or God's but am grateful for both.<P>2. I was able to spend quality time with my two "young adult" sons last night. WOW - they looked so handsome in shirt and ties!<P>3. I have some great Christian friends who I know are continuing to pray for me though my crisis.<P>4. I was able to listen to somebody's divorce woes today and I was able to encourage her.

This has been a bad day, so let's see what I can come up with.<BR>I am grateful that I have my appt. with my therapist today.<BR>I am grateful that my son is healthy.<BR>I am greteful for the wonderful drugs my dr. has me on.<BR>I am grateful that the sky is blue and it's not raining.<BR>I am gratful for wonderful friends.

I am grateful for:<P>1. God and His wonderful ways<BR>2. My unconditional love for my W that allows me to endure this most unimaginable pain.<BR>3. Family (BOTH sides - especially BIL and SIL) and friends that have rallied to my support.<BR>4. Pfizer - maker of Zoloft<BR>5. My two Persian cats who have shown their love for me.<BR>6. My boss - who has been so understanding despite my drop in job performance<BR>7. My health - I've resumed exercizing and, thorough eating healthy meals, stopped the weight loss.<BR>8. Ability to resume a full night's rest (most of the time anyway).<BR>9. Friends I've made on this forum!!!<BR>10. Realization of my self worth and strength of character despite extreme circumstances.

I am grateful:<P>- that Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords!!!<BR>- that my marriage is getting better with each day that passes.<BR>- that I am able to rebuild trust in my wife.<BR>- that I am abe to start feeling comfortable with my wife again (it has been a long time since I have felt that).<BR>- that my wife calls me when she will be late in getting home.<BR>- that I get to sleep next to the prettiest lady that has ever walked on this planet (I make sure she knows that too).<BR>- that autumn is finally here.<BR>- that Taco Bell is just down the street.<P>Sorry if I got too gushy, I'm in a great mood today!

I am grateful:<P>That my son agreed to play in a sport (he's very shy). He starts soccer this weekend.<P>For anti-depressants. To reiterate what someone else said.<P>For low rate credit cards and for balance transfers. <P>For the opportunity to return to college. Even though my first test is tomorrow night. Wish me luck, it's going to be an enormously difficult one!<P>For my therapist. She's the greatest!<BR><P>------------------<BR>The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.<BR>Helen Keller<BR>

I am grateful:<P>1) that H's job situation is relatively calm TODAY<P>2) that I am working on an interesting, though aggravating, project<P>3) that the wet carpet in the basement family room in the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd is starting to dry<P>4) for the beautiful blue topaz and amethyst necklace H got me for our anniversary. <P>5) that I have enough money to take a wonderful vacation<P>6) that I'm 44 and still have my health<P>7) that AMERICAN BEAUTY will probably open in wide release this week, thus saving me from having to sit through FOR LOVE OF THE GAME<P>8) that my fiction writing muse is running like mad and people seem to like my original characters<P>9) that my H doesn't expect me to look like a model<P>10) that I am not an aging stripper<P>

Today I am thankful that......<P>I am not an aging stripper ( thanks Dazed!)<P>My H & I met again last night for dinner... even though we skipped the movie<P>That we talked alot, and I was able to tell him that I'm very scared about this sudden change, and he understood (kind of )<P>That H told me that he has put his heart on his sleeve, and will give everything he has to work on us now, even if I am unsure<P>That I felt comfortable enought to give him my new home phone number, even if I'm still holding back about exactly where I am living<P>That tomorrow is Friday!<P>------------------<BR>My favorite quote....<BR>"Hello, this is God. I will be handeling your problems today. I will not need your help, so sit back and have a good day."<BR>

I'm Grateful:<P>1. For New Woman because she started this positive thread. I love reading these.<BR>2. That my mother-in-law's colonoscopy results were good. NO CANCER.<BR>3. That my H got the kids their breakfast and clothes ready so that I could get ready for work without interruption.<BR>4. That I'm almost finished writing my article that is due 9/30.<BR>5. That it is the first day of Autumn. (Not Really; I Love Summer!).<BR>6. That my boss is out of town for the remainder of the week.<BR>7. For my anti-depressant; Wellbutrin.<BR>8. That my anti-depressant also curbs my smoking so that now I only smoke about 3 a day.<BR>9. For my happy, healthy, beautiful, and well-adjusted 3 sons!<BR>10. That I haven't cried yet today.

-Im grateful that new women is here to keep everybody "sane"!<P>-Im grateful that Im in a good mood today.<P>-Im grateful I have a deaf son...handicapp children can teach you alot about "gratefulness"<P>-Im grateful I have two other wonderful son's!<P>-Im grateful for my pet (90lb yellow lab)...a pet can show you the true meaning of "unconditional love"...<P>-I guess I havent included my husband yet...Hmmmmmm????? still thinking.....(we had an argument last night)<P>-Ok...I will be nice...Im grateful I have a husband to argue with!! heeeheee!! <P>maybe I will be grateful for him tomarrow!!<P>

Thanks for restarting this NW!!<P>I am grateful:<P>1) For people who care.<P>2) That I got at least five hours sleep last nite.<P>3) That I released some of the frustration within me through tears and feel somewhat better<P>4) That my new driver's license picture came out halfway decent not a mugshot!<P>5) That I didn't have to wait too long at the DMV<P>

I am grateful:<P>1. that God blessed me with another day to praise and honor Him.<BR>2. that God gave my W to me as a gift.<BR>3. that God blessed us with two loving sons.<BR>4. that God blessed me with my friends here.<BR>5. that God blessed me with my friends at work.<P>------------------<BR>God Bless,<BR>Rob<P><BR>

Today I am grateful:<P>1) That I slept - even for only 5 hrs.<P>2) That I got paid today<P>3) For a beautiful day<P>4) That I saw H even though he is cold to me again.<P>5) That he at least agreed to "think about" going to dinner and having a talk for our anniversary next week

Today, I am grateful for:<P> 1) The fact that I have received two job offers and two interviews in the span of one week after 4 1/2 months of NOTHING. <P> 2) The unseasonably cool weather we're experiencing here in Dallas.<P> 3) The opportunity to see my baby niece last night since my sister is in town from Houston.<P> 4) The undying love of my wife who is back on track after her fall.<P> 5) The fact that the six-month "anniversary" of W's affair passed 3 days ago, and I didn't realize it until today. <P> 6) The support and love of my family throughout my job search.<P> 7) The fact that the OM got deported back to Canada last month, so I no longer have to think about the possibility of running into him again.<P> 8) The fact that the Texas Rangers have reduced their "magic number" to clinch the American League West Division to only 3 games.<P> 9) The fact that, through God's will, I am learning the art of that virtue we call patience (although I'm still a novice at it! )<P>10) The presence of all of you here at the MB Boards who helped me get through the toughest trauma of my life, and for the fact that ALL of you teach me (on a daily basis) that I still have a LOT to learn about people.<BR><P>------------------<BR>/// Lone Star * ///<P><BR>

I'm grateful:<P>1. to Lonestar, for bringing this thread back up to the top at the very time I was looking for it (so I could get it back up to the top).<P>2. that my MRI on Monday showed no specific injury to my ankle (just extreme trauma ) and my doctor prescribed a walking cast to facilitate healing (since he knew I wouldn't use my crutches) <P>3. that my H is really backpacking this weekend with his BIL and friend (male) not with some OW. (He offered for me to spend the weekend with the SIL; or for me to come backpacking [yeah, right, with my traumatized ankle]; and he took the camera to prove who he was hiking with.) And we were able to talk about my insecurities in this regard (he "backpacked" with this same BIL when in fact he was meeting OW in the past).<P>4. that we're able to provide a room in our home for a friend who is down on his luck right now<P>5. that I have an understanding boss who is generous with me regarding my seemingly unending doctors appointments this month.<P>------------------<BR>RobinAnn<P>*********<P>Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape!

That I'm not an aging stipper -- LOL @ D & C!!<P>That I have two exceptionally wonderful daughters..<P>That I quit smoking..<P>That I have good career leads..<P>That I've been able to keep up the workouts and feel so much better about myself..<P>

Today I am grateful:<P>1) for being in a REALLY good mood!!<P>2) that I don't know why I am in that good mood, but instead of having to analize it - I am just enjoying it!!<P>3) for another beautiful day.<P>4) that I finished washing and switching the summer clothes for winter clothes<P>5) for God watching over me, even if he is laughing sometimes....<BR>