Ten Things of Thankful. November already?
November 2.
For 2013, 2012? Surely i’ts not November 2, 2014.
So much to be thankful for in this month of America’s Thanksgiving. Still my favorite holiday.
Joining the Ten Things of Thankful gang for the week that was . . .
10. An extra hour of sleep. Yippee. So why did I yawn through church?
9. Cooler temperatures this weekend. Finally, so maybe those blasted bugs who have been making Swiss cheese of my beautiful collard leaves will die.
8. Thank you Lord.
Not that I believe the Lord bats away balls or causes wind gusts to push kicks awry. Just sayin’ thanks.
I shouldn't say "Thank you Lord" but thank you Lord. #Gators
— Jamie Miles (@SouthMainMuse) November 1, 2014
7. Halloween on a Friday.
It was great fun to sit outside and watch the trick-or-treaters march up the steps. No need to worry about quieting things down early for school in the morning. We had hordes this year. Started worrying I was going to have to tear into the bag of Butterfingers, I hid under the pots and pans.
6. I got all my Halloween decorations down and Thanksgiving up yesterday. Really don’t know what has gotten into me with that. But the jack-o-lanterns are still on the porch, melting and waiting to be tossed in the compost heap.
What can I say? Nobody’s perfect.
5. That my mom is living just down the road.
It was fun seeing her 82-year-old self wearing a big grin along with an orange sweater and blue blazer for church.
4. Good health.
Never, ever take that for granted. We all face challenges with our health — mental, spiritual and physical — in life. I try to always appreciate a day I feel whole.
3. Even though my knees and joints complain, I was able to train the last few weeks for a half marathon next weekend. Chickamauga here I come!
2. I made my November 15 deadline for our TeamRMHC!
My 11 year old and I are fundraising for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Georgia. I’m running the Glass Slipper Challenge at Disney World the end of February. We both need to raise $750 and have to have $300 by November 15. Thanks to a few friends, I asked last week — I made my November goal of $300. Woo hoo.
Here’s the link, if you feel you’d like to give. Only $15 supports a family’s stay for the night.
1. Our dear doggie is still around the day after he turned five. Yesterday morning, I opened the front door briefly and walked away. Next thing I know, I hear honking horns in the street in front. They don’t call it Main Street for nothing. Lots and lots of speeding cars.
There is my dear Tebow smack in the middle of the street and cars honking — and thankfully stopping.
I’m so thankful we didn’t lose our dear dog on his birthday for pity’s sake.
Me and my bestest running buds. Kimmie and Tebow.
Do you have four-legged loved ones and live on a busy street? Oh dear.
Good luck on your half marathon next week! I’ve only ever done one (pre-kids). Since then I haven’t had the time to train for something that long and only manage 10ks.
Looks like you had a fun Halloween night! Our pumpkins are still out front too. I’m just not ready to toss them. Maybe next week….
Well, ours are officially in the compost now. Check that off the list.
I don’t think I hear enough people appreciate number four.
Oh I always try to throughout the day — because I’m usually bemoaning my creaky knee, or sagging skin or feeling tired. Once I catch myself, I try to flip it around because I know so many who are struggling with health, and know that anything can happen at anytime. Appreciate today — right?
#4 is a big one for me. The fact that I get to wake up everyday and choose to workout and take care of myself? Always grateful for that. And your #1? Very glad Tebow is fine too. Have a great half marathon next weekend!
Glad your dog is okay, and love that picture of your mom in her orange sweater! Congrats on reaching your fundraising goals and your half marathon goals. Awesome!
Ouf! Glad Tebow’s okay! Good luck with the half marathon. I did ParkRun this weekend and knackered my knee out AGAIN! It’s SO annoying. *sigh* I shall just have to keep boxing, and keep treating it gently.
Well done you for getting Halloween all packed away and Thanksgiving decorated for. That’s awesome 🙂
So sorry to hear about your knee Lizzi. Have you tried strength training those legs? I started very late in my running career and wish I had much sooner. I think I would have avoided some of the nagging injuries I have. Oh wells, all water under the bridge now.
Yes. Yay on fundraising goals Lois. I am not the best solicitor. Though it makes all the difference having a great cause.
Yes, thank goodness our sweet doggie was okay. It happens way too much — him getting out on such a busy road. ugh.
You certainly have a lot to be grateful for, and I love reading posts about people who are mindful of that. I love the photos and your mom looks so sweet!
Half-marathon? Way to go! I haven’t attempted that distance yet, but keep thinking maybe someday. For now, I’m enjoying 10Ks.
I’m glad Tebow survived his excursion down Main Street.
I love your mom!!! And I am glad it’s cooler. We went from hot to chilly, just like that.
Belated happy birthday to Tebow.
Your mom is so cute! I know a Gator fan when I see one! Glad Tebow didn’t meet his end on the street. Silly dog!
You have many wonderful things to be thankful for, but treasure having your mom around and close by. My mom would have been 100 this past Thursday.