Thank you notes: little bits of gratitude from September 2021
It’s easy to get so caught up in the hustle of life that we forget to appreciate the small miracles that happen every day. I created the monthly Thank You Notes post to help me relive the happy moments, savor the gratitude, and share them with you. I hope they also inspire you to think about what you have to be grateful for and share them with us.
Thank you pumpkin season (aka fall or autumn)…
…and Starbucks for the delicious pumpkin cream cold brew on a warm fall afternoon and…
…for the hot pumpkin spice latte on a cool fall morning. And thank you Jenny for the Happy Fall Y’all greeting, which definitely brought a smile to my face and a little autumn cheer to my office.
And speaking of Jenny…
Thank you Jenny…
…for the indescribably delicious sugar cookie. I must apologize that I squished the frosting a little and marred its beauty before snapping this pic. Don’t worry, it did not mar the enjoyment.
Thank you Mother Nature…
…for clouds. No big surprise here…isn’t there a cloud in every episode of Thank You Notes? I just love them.
Thank you Colette…
Thank you Universe…
…for bringing me this view from the Draper Suspension Bridge. The beautiful state of Utah never fails to amaze me. Thank you Utah for the numerous easily-accessible hikes…something for every skill level.
Thank you Wren…
…for including me in your birthday celebration, your quirky sense of humor, and your love of cheesecake. Happy birthday!
Thank you family…
…for the early birthday party. You definitely caught me by surprise. You are my everything. I cannot tell you how happy I felt seeing you all together…laughing…talking…hugging…and did I hear some gambling? We missed you Wells, but thank you for not wanting to share your cold with the rest of us. We do appreciate your thoughtfulness. Hope you are feeling better now.
Your turn
And that, my friends, is a wrap for me. Now it’s your turn.
- What amazing things…or small wonders…happened for you this month?
- What is making you smile right now?
- What else is on your mind? Anything at all…I just love to hear from you.
Wow! So much to be thankful for. Thanks for sharing (I love the pictures) and reminding me to count my blessings. I’ve been going through a rough patch, but I still know I have much good in my life. ?
You’re right Cindy, there is always something to be thankful for, even in the rough times…perhaps especially in the rough times. Still, I hope things smooth out for you soon. I am grateful that I have you as a sister. XOXO
Hi Christie – Wren is such a pretty name – and I loved seeing you with all your family together and starting early with celebrating such a momentous occasion. Great photos and a nice reminder of how blessed we are to be able to enjoy so many little things in life. I did my 3 monthly wrap up post this week and felt similar gratitude for all that I have in my life.
The party was such a fantastic surprise, Leanne. I am deeply grateful for my family and so enjoy having them all together in one room. I’ll be over to visit your monthly wrap-up post soon. I always enjoy that. Here’s to another great month.
Christie,
Thank you for continuing these gratitude posts, which reminds me of how much I too have to be thankful for.
It’s a pretty great life, isn’t it, Pat? I hope all is well with you.
So much to be grateful for! I love that one little puffy cloud all by itself (I’m a big cloud fan too).
That cloud called to me, Janis. I just had to snap a pic.
Thank you, Christie, for your reminders of all their is to be thankful for. Wishing you a very happy autumn….and several delicious pumpkin spiced lattes!
Thank you Donna. Happy autumn to you too!
I am thankful for the cooler weather, the beautiful fall colors, my health, and being able to finish the hikes. I am thankful for the encouragement and support of friends and loved ones. I am thankful for cleaner air. I am thankful for this post. I have had a rough few days and the timing is so helpful to shift my focus. There is SO much to be thankful for.
Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to share your thoughts, Stacie. I am so impressed by you and your determination to complete the hiking challenge every year, come what may. I found myself making excuses and ended up at nine. They were nine lovely hikes, though, many of which I probably wouldn’t have done without the challenge, so I am thankful to EMI Health for that and to my coworkers for cheering me on. I love the fall and am also grateful for the cooler temps and cleaner air. If my gratitude post helped in some small way during a challenging time, I am grateful for that. Thank you for sharing. Happy fall!
Hi Christie, happy birthday to you, what a lovely surprise from your family! I love these positive notes for the month. We don’t do the whole pumpkin spice things here in October but it always makes me smile to read about how popular it is over your way. I love clouds too and this last month I captured a random heart shaped cloud as i was out walking in the paddock, just a bit of joy! I’m grateful for Springtime and looking forward to warmer weather. Enjoy your October x
Thank you Deb. It really was so wonderful having the children and grandchildren all together celebrating with me. I love when heart shapes show up in nature. As you said, it brings that little bit of added joy. Happy spring to you!