Thank you notes – September 2020
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 Ruth’s Diner…
…for this delicious salmon salad. Isn’t it wonderful when you find something that tastes good AND packs in the nutrition?
And thank you, of course, for the strawberry mojito! The strawberries make this one nutritious as well, right?
Thank you Mother Nature…
…for the beautiful view of the sunrise from my office window. You just can’t beat it. Makes getting up early to start work a little easier.
Thank you Mike and Linda…
…for the drive to Tuacahn Ampitheatre. Though we didn’t watch a show this time, just being there, taking in the beauty, and remembering fun times was delightful.
We even found the stone with our names on it. It’s at the very bottom of this staircase water feature. We made a donation about 20 years ago. It’s been almost that long since we’ve enjoyed a production here, but we plan to remedy that now that we have a home not too far away.
Thank you autumn…
…for the spectacular display up Millcreek Canyon. Is it any wonder fall is my favorite season?
And thank you again EMI Health for the hiking wellness challenge that has inspired me to discover more of my home state. Thank you to Colette for taking me on this hike…and, along with Jenny, for being my hiking mentor. And thank you everyone who works to maintain these beautiful trails.
Sorry, I couldn’t resist one more shot of the fall leaves in Millcreek Canyon.
Thank you Desert Star Playhouse…
…for the laughs and family time. We are happy to have you back in business, even though we did miss the popcorn. We were definitely smiling behind these masks. Thank you Jessi and Wren for joining me.
And thank you Emery, Courtney, Braxton, and Kanyen for joining me as well. Thank you Courtney for taking the photos and letting me publish them.
Your turn
This past month has been very good to me. I have so much to be grateful for. What about you? What is filling you with gratitude in this moment?
Hi Christie. I like all your posts but loved this one, thank you. I enjoyed that you found the stone with your names; we’ve donated that way twice and have never been able to find ours (not without the original advice!).
My turn: I am utterly thankful for my medical team who have given us protocols to keep us safe during the pandemic. Those of us with mesothelioma/immunotherapy are high-risk and so far (touch wood) we’ve stayed strong and healthy, ‘though very much isolated. Second, I had the sweetest happy yesterday and it felt like a blessing. We were hiking in our Northumberland Forest, on the Oak Ridges Moraine and we were both quiet (lost in our own thoughts). Not even fifty yards ahead of us an enormous and spectacularly beautiful stag stepped out onto the trail. He stopped and looked directly at us for a good five seconds (during which time we were spellbound) and then leisurely wandered off into the woods again. Ohmigosh, it was one of those moments I shall never forget and for which I shall always be grateful. Stay well and stay safe! And keep writing – you make a big difference and remind us to be grateful. xxxx
Thank you, Pamela, for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed my Thank You Notes. I loved hearing about your close encounter with a stag. I had a similar experience with a doe one time. There is something so magical about looking in the eyes of a wild creature. I’m glad you are staying safe. The isolation is hard, but it sounds like you are making smart decisions. Continue to take care of yourself and count your blessings. xo
Your fall leaves are looking superb. I am grateful that our local swimming pool has started an over 60 lane swim session. I think I am getting fitter.
Thank you Anne. I love the fall leaves! Yea for the over 60 lane swim session. Enjoy!
Christy, I was so excited to see this post today. As you might have sensed from my recent posts, I’m struggling a bit. A friend encouraged me to write down 50 things I was happy about right now. I got to 35 and hit a wall! Your post came at the right moment to inspire me. Although, I think 35 was a pretty good start… I will get to 50!
Thank you, Pat, for the encouragement. I’m always happy to hear that one of my posts inspired gratitude for someone. I have faith in you reaching 50 things to be happy about…and you’re right 35 is a great start.
What a gorgeous view! Will that land in front always be free of houses? If so, lucky you!
Oh, and of course mojitos are nutritious (and that one looks yummy!).
I’m hoping that land will stay open, Janis. I have heard that there will be one more house next to the one in the photo. I’m going to enjoy the view for as long as I can.
I always love your Thank You posts, Christie. In this post, I especially loved the hiking (you knew that I would, didn’t you). We have so very much to be thankful for!
Ah, thank you Donna. And that was a glorious hike.
There’s so much to love about this post Christie. That salmon salad! I’m really looking forward to the warmer weather to enjoy a beautiful salmon salad. I can see the joy in your face in the hiking photo. Thankyou for your Thankyou Notes
Thank you Jennifer for your kind words. That salad really was delicious and the hike divine. I hope you are enjoying spring.
Another month of lovely things to be grateful for Christie – glad you could get out and about and go for a hike and some other fun activities. Also loved seeing your eyes smiling behind your mask x
It was a good month, Leanne. Your comment made me think about how important our eyes are in interacting with people, now that our mouths are covered much of the time. Take care, and enjoy your springtime!
The salad looked good. The staircase water feature was interesting! My heart is filled with gratitude right now as we just returned from spending a few days in FL with the grandbabies ♥
Oh, I am so happy for you Dee. There is nothing like the love of our grandchildren to raise our spirits.
So true!
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Like you, I am thankful to close each day with a remembrance of things I’m grateful for that day. As my daughter reminded me, it’s a way of reviewing my day, and doing so in a positive light.
My really big recent “Grateful.” is this: I got to see and hug my children and grandchildren for the first time since Thanksgiving. (We found a safe way to hug.) It doesn’t get better than that. and it shouldn’t.
I am so happy for you. That first hug after staying apart is exquisite! That’s a big grateful for sure!
Your thank you posts always make me smile Christie, so thank you for that! Seeing the lovely environment you have there and the autumn colours coming out is like a balm to the soul. Your hiking sounds wonderful and like you, we really do have to notice these things to be grateful for. 🙂
Thank you for the kind words Deb. May you have a lovely week, with much to be grateful for!
Lots of smiles and things to smile about in this edition of thank you notes. Absolutely the strawberry makes that mojito nutritious. Hope you had 2!! And that salad looks fabulous. Have never had salmon salad. Been making a faux seafood salad that’s pretty good.
Glad you have been able to get out and explore and hike and enjoy friends and family.
Thank you Leslie. The salad and the mojito were a perfect combination for a late summer dinner. Now I’m definitely feeling a little fall in the air. The weather is just where I like it for the moment. I’m trying to soak it in and really appreciate it while it lasts. I’m also making the most of time with family and a few friends before the weather drives us indoors. With COVID still going strong here, I’m not sure how much we will be able to get together once it turns cold. I’m doing my best to live in the moment!