Thank you for the reminder. Yes, there is much to be grateful for. (1) I got up this morning (2) I have my cat, my companion (3) I have a wonderful son, daughter and 3 grandchildren. (4) I am going to have dinner with my son and his family this evening. (5) The sun is shining. (6) I have a nice apartment with a roof over my head and food to eat.
I could go on and on. I need to think about these things on a daily basis. The good certainly outweighs the bad. Hugs, Norma

I am grateful that I will spend time with my grandson tomorrow.
He's 18 months old, and he's my joy.

1) I am blessed to know that my Father in heaven loves me and his Son's sacrifice has saved me from myself; 2) a wonderful daughter, son-in-law and 5 grandchildren who live down the street; 3) my parents who live next door; 4) a wonderful farm to live on; and today's special: all of my 11 cows got out and went over to the neighbor's and I was able to get them back all by myself!!

I'm grateful for 40 years of marriage to a man I love and 2 beautiful children from our love, I'm grateful for the ability to walk, talk and take care of myself. I'm grateful for the love of a second man who came into my life after years of reestablishing myself as an individual and made it better. Sharon

I am grateful that God has been with me every step of the way since my husband passed and has blessed me in so many ways. I am grateful for my friends and family who have provided me so much support and give me a reason to keep moving forward. Julie

I am grateful that I have wonderful parents who are there for me every step of the way in this journey even though I want to do it by myself sometimes. I am grateful for a good job that I love and where I feel I make a difference in the lives of those that I come in contact. I am grateful that my husband had the foresight to make sure I was taken care of after he was gone.

Nessie from KY

I am grateful for waking up this morning, that at 74, I can see , hear, walk, talk and being in my right mind. I am grateful that my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are well and that they are employed and doing well in school. I am grateful that I am saved and I love the Lord with all my heart. I am grateful that I have drawn closer and He has answered many questions regarding this grief journey. I am grateful to Daily Strength that one night when I Googled "widows", your site came up and was a important part of my healing during the early part of my grief; that you helped me to seek out books, and a group support group that has brought me to a point I never thought I would reach after one year, one month and two weeks. So many things to be grateful for. Thank you for posting this topic. We need to focus on the positives if we want to move forward.

I am grateful for having Art in my life for 30 wonderful years!! I am grateful for the family he has given me and for the support from them. I am thankful for God showing me that love does exist and guiding me to my soul mate!!! Sue

I am grateful for
1) Martin's children and mother and brother and the love they continue to show for me
2) my family and friends and colleagues and clients and Martin's colleagues and cycling friends who continue to look out for me and invite me out (even after I said no or avoided them early on)
3) my faith and that it has not been undermined by this
4) the blessing of an optimistic nature and resilience that have helped me to weather the storms
5) that I had many years on my own before Martin and that he always refused to let me be "helpless"(even when I would have liked to be :) ) so know that I CAN do it if I try
6) that M and I had ten extraordinary years and that we didn't "not do things" in the expectation we would have time later. We packed an awful lot in!
7) 2 old dogs who are good company and make me get out of bed