gratitude in ten minutes or less

It was Monday and it was that time in my day where I had to remind myself that it is a blessing (not a curse) to start the work week. Monday is one of the seven that we are blessed to have. Even if I am a bit grumpy with let down after a wonderful trip with girlfriends.

The best way for me to gain perspective and stop the pity party is to practice gratitude.I will focus on just one thing that I appreciate in my life and force myself to turn off the critic in my head. Here goes....

I am thankful for the sunshine today -to be able to work in the back yard. Scooping is so much easier when it is frosty and clear outside. I am back from a nature-filled five days in Oregon- this past weekend and I appreciate the sunshine filled time outdoors. My backyard does not have the sound of the  ocean waves crashing, but the fall colors are stunning. The weather at the coast was wonderful and warm, also.

We are in the final countdown of Violet's pregnancy, so each day of good health, nutrition, and rest for our girl is very important. In a little over two weeks the house will be filled with new life that is healthy, happy and fresh. This is easy to be grateful for. Her blooming midsection is a wonderful sign that life goes on.

FYI: Radio graphs of a dogs mid section do not always answer the questions of litter size. The science of pregnancy information is not the same as for humans. Ultrasound is not an option for us at our veterinary clinic. It is a mystery as to how many puppies are growing. We will try again next week.
 
One of the earliest pictures of myself that I have is me sitting in a litter of puppies that our long haired Collie named Sugar had delivered. My love of dogs-even at such a young age- was as clear as could be.  I am grateful to share my days with such wonderful furry friends.