I am grateful for the love and support that I receive from the people I love back.

The Quiet Power of Being Loved Through the Storm

I’m trying to boost my intentional gratitude each day. It has gotten a little too hard to find gratitude.

These don’t go out by email simply because I am trying not to flood your inbox.

However, sheer determination to be grateful pushed me forward, and I decided that the love and support I receive is the way to go.

Grounded & Grateful: Ed, the Foundation Chain of My Sanity

This man is seriously the unbreakable crochet hook in life. I think of him as a steady personality. He isn’t as emotionally unstable as I had known previously.

Over the past six years, I have learned to rewrite my behavioral expectations. He taught me an interesting fact:

Not everyone has an emotional hair trigger with unpredictable reactions.

I feel safe with him. I can explain something, ask a question, or point out contention without worrying about a verbal lashing. Discussions can be discussions.

Are we always perfect? Heck no. Far from it. However, I can feel secure in knowing that he is unlikely to bare his teeth and growl because I had to tell him something unpleasant. We have a way of communicating that allows us to work through those moments, no verbal abuse required.

I appreciate the stability it brings. I especially appreciate that he is an amazing partner who meets me halfway, even when we don’t always speak the same language.

Grounded & Grateful: Aubree, the Mother/Daughter Relationship Dreams are Made Of

I did my best with her. I wasn’t a perfect mom, yet I still raised a smart, capable young woman.

I am proud of the person she has become. I hold as much pride in our bond, too. I enjoy our conversations, she visits often, and I love that we maintain a bond despite the distance.

She holds space for me in her life while being her own person. That is all I could have asked for.

Between Aubree and Ed, I feel a ton of love and support.

Special Thanks

Thank you for taking the time to read this post! Whether you’re returning or someone just passing through, I deeply appreciate that you’ve taken the time to share space during this intentional moment of gratitude.

Writing about all the good things I appreciate, especially when life feels extra heavy, helps remind me of the importance of being seen, being heard, and being met in the moment with love. I hope I’ve inspired you to reflect on the people you love and appreciate them a little more.

I welcome you to write in the funny rectangular box below, and tell me a little more about the people in your foundation chain. Who holds you together when the whole project begins to unravel?

If my words resonated with you, please consider liking and sharing this post with someone else who may need nudging toward the quiet power of gratitude.

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