a great growing season continues spring 2009

time to plant another row, as the garden continues to grow and grow.

i am grateful for our organic and collective efforts and for each seed posted here.

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exciting! so much overflowing gratitude.

grateful for this communal celebration.

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I'm grateful for the Stool Iris (Iris aphylla) that opened yesterday.

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Ooooo! What a scrumptious iris!

I'm grateful for the beauty of flowers.

I'm grateful for the wonderful gratitude momentum we've got going on here!

I'm grateful that it rained and rained and rained this weekend so I didn't feel the least tempted to go outside but instead got housework done that I've been procrastinating on.

I'm grateful for the experiences/knowledge my mother has gleaned through the years that she passes on to me.

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I am grateful the Wild Azaleas are blooming again.  Each year, they bloom in time for my birthday (I am grateful too, that I am here each year to see them), and to help me celebrate Mother's Day (I take my children out for photos among them each year and thereby, track their growth).

Their pink color (both pale and bright) cheers the forest green and their heady fragrance announces their presence, even before they are seen.

The 7 days of rain have given us lush grass in the pastures and flowers and plenty of leafing on the trees.  Everywhere life is in celebration.  For that return of renewed life each Spring, I am definitely grateful.

Deb 

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I am grateful that the carpet has dried despite the humid weather

I'm grateful for the honest sharing of others' knowledge

I'm grateful for the time to learn new things

I'm grateful for temperate weather that doesn't require either the heating or the cooling of the house which results in a financial break on the electric bill

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i am grateful for new life and all of the blooming.  i am also grateful for allergy meds:)

i am grateful for stir fried dinners, made by a loving partner, so i could meet my deadline and still eat :)

it's the simple things that remind me, that blessing abound!

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I am grateful today for the birds singing outside of my dining room window as I sit here typing.  Such a lovely way to move into the day after a yoga session. =)

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I'm grateful for animal companions

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I'm grateful that I am gently being guided back into growing things in gardens.Grateful for the green and ecology groups on Gaia online that help me in Gaia offline! Grateful to see a merging of boundaries and clarifying of others.

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I'm grateful for a better than usual class yesterday at the centre. I'm grateful for Tuesday!

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I'm grateful for the hot coffee sitting beside me and the chance to read the chain.

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I'm grateful for all my appts going smoothly and quickly today.

I'm grateful for peace in the neighborhood.

I'm grateful that my rattletrap car continues to function.

I'm grateful for $ that came in yesterday.

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I am eternally grateful for my dear friend, Starseed!!!

Thanks to her angelic presence in my life, I came across the article ''The Spiritual Nomad'', and reading it has anchored the most sacred peace in my heart - oh thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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Grateful for the sweet smell of spring growth after a refreshing rain.

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Today I am grateful that I am at the end of the first eight weeks of my massage therapy program. I can't believe it! I am excited about what we will be learing next.

I am also grateful that today, I will receive a massage….it is much needed.

Today, I am grateful to just be…….

Peace, Love, & Beauty

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way to go Miss Jo! - Did they by any chance teach you distance massage.

i am grateful to sincerely feel joy when hearing of the success of another.

i am very grateful for people who work in tech support positions and care :)

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I am grateful for the volunteers who have gone out searching for 3 yr old Joshua Childers and I am grateful that he is found, whenever that does occur.

Deb

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i am grateful for ice coffee this morning, it's faster than making hot :)

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I am grateful Joshua was found safe and sound.

I am grateful for the cases of flu locally being mild and that the little one in our area is recovering well.

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I'm grateful the weather has changed and I can get my gardening done and the washing dry.

I'm grateful hubby is home for the week and getting some DIY jobs finished.

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I am so, so, so, so, so grateful for one of the most sacred spots on planet Earth … Cafe Nero!!!

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When I posted yesterday, Joshua had not been found.

I am grateful to The Power of Light group who pulled together so beautifully, and for the miracle that unfolded, when a searcher got separated from his search group, went beyond the grid they were to be searching in, saw 2 dogs sniffing at something at the bottom of a ravine, saw the bare hiney of the little boy, thought ay first he was dead.

The rescuer said, “Hey, Bud” and the boy popped right up.  He said, “Are you ready to go home?”  The boy reached up his arms to the man.

I am so grateful that everything worked together for good in this situation and to St Anthony (patron saint of lost animals and children, a discipline of St Francis of Assi), to whom the great grandmother in St Louis was praying, that he be found before nightfall.

Gratitude is so very easy today.

Deb

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I am grateful for all those who help those who are lost find there way home, including those who participate through prayer.

I'm grateful to see buds forming, one on a beleaguered rose I bought this year and one on a day lily–also put in the ground this year. I'm grateful as well for the moss roses putting out their rainbow of colorful blooms.

I'm grateful that everyone I know and all my animals are safe and sound.

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I'm delighted but not surprised about Joshua. I was once a little boy and found delight in running wherever the wind blew me. I'm smiling at the thought and image of that little bare hiney and can almost see the sparkle in his eye.

I'm grateful for the thought of iced coffee, hand pressed and strong.

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I”m grateful to have so many things to do in this moment! And to know that each will get done and each will show me different degrees of enjoyment.

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TGIF! I'm grateful for weekends and for the chance to get away and be with friends.

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I am so, so, so, so, so grateful that I live in the United Kingdom!!!

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I'm grateful I can constantly examine what I allow to remain in my
awareness. Being fully able to love myself allows me to love others.

I'm grateful for the choice and the pretty right above me :-)

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i am grateful to the power of collective prayer and efforts.

i am grateful to be here and now.

i am grateful to know that trust takes patience and with both,  visions and dreams become living realities.

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I'm grateful for the power of prayer and beautiful flowers

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I'm grateful for the birdsong that fills each morning, the happy sound of neighbours chatting outside, and new opportunities.

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I'm grateful the wind blew right by us yesterday.

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I am grateful our house was spared damage from the inland Hurricane (120 mi/hr winds, 4” of rain in 45 min, storm over the area for a whole hour) and that we have a generator, to endure a prolonged power outage, which we are being told to expect..

I am grateful that rebuilding will result in stronger structures and new trees will grow to replace the large, old ones lost.

I am grateful that any cycle of destruction is always followed by new growth.

Deb

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I am grateful that my life is blossoming!!!

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I am grateful for those who are working to make their world what they would like it to be.

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Grateful for the week spent catching up at home and the good growing weather..

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i am grateful for teachers, young and old.  i am grateful to learn from the simple wisdom that resides in each soul.

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I'm very grateful for an incredible wonderful caring sweet beautiful daughter.

Lucienne  L O V E S  Melissa!

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I'm grateful I can still picture my Mother in my minds eye.

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Grateful for wonderful catching up with my eldest, and lighthearted fun with the youngest, during dinner.

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i am grateful for flowers planted in the yard and days that allow to enjoy them.

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So grateful for the wonderful walks near my home and someone to share them with…

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Grateful for brilliant sunshine and warmer weather.

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I'm grateful for the time to catch up with a friend and her son.

I'm grateful for many greetings among friendly acquaintances.

I'm grateful that all of the above seemed healthy and happy.

I'm grateful for a safe trip and everything hunky dory when I arrived home.

I'm grateful for a chance to take my dogs out for a stroll today.

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In loving gratitude to the Crystal Kingdom..

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I am truly grateful that I woke up with a happy heart this morning!!!

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Grateful for the spaciousness on Tuesdays to be.

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I'm grateful for people who support my choices.

I'm grateful for the people who made the same choices before me and light the way.

I'm grateful for the wonderfully mild temps and softly filtered sun today.

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I'm grateful for the scent of gardenias…our whole bush is covered with blossoms.

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i am grateful for everyday miracles and the ability to recognize them.

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In loving gratitude to rainbows, sunlight and water

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I am grateful for another day on planet earth.

I am grateful to be giving thanks with you all again.

I am grateful for the life experiences that teach and bring us wisdom.

I am grateful for the holistic health care I receive and the healing I am undergoing.

I am grateful for the happiness of others and how easily happiness comes to me.

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I am grateful to be giving thanks with you all again.

I am grateful to the songbirds luring me up and out and onward to the day.

I am grateful for this new day.

I am grateful for our mother's miraculous beauty.

I am grateful Tina's recovery is going so well. (my sweet 14 year old post-op dog)

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I am grateful for MamaSue and the candlelighting for Satya Seer's Jeff: 

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Ledee

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I'm grateful for buds forming on the rose and day lily

I'm grateful the peace of a drizzly day

I'm grateful for seasons and day to day weather changes

I'm grateful for time to get things done and to learn in an unhurried fashion

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i am grateful for the power of community.

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In loving gratitude for the air that we breathe
In loving gratitude for the first iris of the season, such a heavenly fresh smell….

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I'm grateful to find time to create and skip across rainbows.

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I'm grateful for a delicious lunch and an upcoming long weekend.

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I am grateful for coworkers to gripe and commiserate with

I am grateful for bicycles and unfrequented suburban streets

I'm grateful to have discovered what the bugs are that are taking over my entire lot and a way to reduce their numbers

I'm grateful (and relieved) that regular pest spraying is not as expensive as I thought

I'm grateful for a tax credit for energy-saving home improvements

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i am grateful for trust in God, as i understand her.

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I'm grateful I have hot coffee and things to do.

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i'm grateful for the progress on getting bathroom fixed up 

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Grateful for the chance to drum with my friend and share meditation

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I'm grateful for intelligence and strength

I'm grateful for air conditioning

I'm grateful for the weekend–whether rain or shine

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i am grateful for kindness, the smile of a stranger, a hand picked dandelion presented as a precious gift from a small child, a kiss goodnight, charitable efforts, words crafted with healing intentions, people who compost…………….

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I'm grateful for a beautiful quiet Saturday morning.

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In loving gratitude to our bees…

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even though they might not bee as cute as the rest of the creatures, i am expressing gratitude to the earth worms today.  i am grateful for the work they do and their very important impact on the soil in our garden.

i am grateful that even though i seriously am grateful for the worms, i can laugh out loud at myself as i sit here typing about it :)

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I'm grateful for laughter! I'm grateful for each and every friend who lights up my world.

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In loving gratitude to flowers and trees

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I”m grateful for friends old and new with whom we can sit down to a wonderful meal of food, conversation, laughter and deep sharing.

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I'm grateful every time I post on this chain. I see all the gratitude with every new link. It opens my heart and I get all sticky and sweet.

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I am grateful it is cool, light breeze, blue sky, sunshine and low humidity, these are blessings when without the electric utilities' power.  Having gone through heat and humidity on Friday, I can truly appreciate today and so, I am grateful for the contrast in my life, that increases my appreciation of this glorious day.

I am grateful that our home, our driveways, our new home construction site are all untouched, and as beautiful as ever, after the storm.  I know that new growth will flourish thanks to the surrender of the big, old trees and I bless them for all the shade, and benefits to the forest, they have given and carbon they have consumed.  They will return to the earth slowly and therefore, the release of carbon from their bodies will also be slow, and for that I am grateful as well.

I am grateful for the positive shifts that have taken place for me today in my personal relationships.  They are each wonderful in their certain blessings.

It is a beautiful, glorious Sunday.  

Peace and Blessings.
Deb

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Here! Here! to the bees and earthworms!

I am grateful for the birds and chipmunks and squirrels that visit my lot, adding interest to my day and making me feel a part of larger systems of life.

Despite the troublesome seeds they cast (creating an incredible number of tree seedlings in my garden) and the bugs they attract, I'm grateful for the box elder trees on the edge of my property for the visual barrier they create–and for all the wonderful things they do that deby mentioned simply by being trees.

I'm grateful for time to address items on my list of long overdue errands. I will catch up! I will!

I'm grateful for weather changes.

I'm grateful for the resilience of the plants I put in the ground this spring that are putting out buds.

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I am also very grateful for the different variety of birds that come about this time of year.  Today I saw my first humming bird…..oh, joy!
It's a wee bit early for me to be planting any flowers, but there's nothing like a red goblet of a good sugar drink from the humming bird feeder to wet it's whistle:~)

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I'm grateful for this community and the time to reflect on the balance between what is real and that which is illusion. What a powerful gift our eyes are.

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Grateful to share drum practice with friends this morning…

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grateful for a holiday Monday! bright sunshine…

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I am grateful this morning that I have made it successfully through the first semester of school.

I am grateful the sun is shining and will be for the rest of the week. =)

I am grateful spending time with family.  My brother has been stationed closer to home, so I am very grateful that he and his family are within driving distance now.

Lastly, I am grateful that I will get a three day weekend.

Peace, Love & Beauty to all of you!

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I am grateful to have a friend with whom I can share those mystical journeys over a cup of tea. And convey volumes in a glance, and who came by this morning with a DVD of qigong.