Tales from Astoria: Gratitude

Another shout out to Sarah @ And Twins Make Four for hosting this link up!

1. Plumbers - hopefully, the plumber will come tomorrow and the giant leak in the basement will be fixed

2. Grandma - for watching Charlie today so I could have some much needed "me" time.

3. Sunshine - it warms the house on a cold morning

4. Seasonal weather - so Charlie and I could take a walk in his stroller

5. Consignment shops - for inexpensive shopping and the opportunity to possibly sell some of my unneeded clothing

6. Housing - to keep us warm and safe

7. Food - to fill our stomachs after long days

8. Financial Resources - to allow us to help out my parents, to provide us with the things we need.

9. Wisdom - to discern the difference between needs and wants

10. Family - to support us in our times of need and to love us unconditionally

A blogger friend of mine, Sarah, has set up a weekly link up for things you are grateful for:

1. My beautiful son who makes everyday worth living.

2. My loving, patient, and considerate husband - namely because I've been very sleep deprived and therefore not so nice to be around.

3. My supportive parents who couldn't be more generous

4. My in laws who will be coming up from MD for one day to spend it with Charlie

5. The ability to stay home with Charlie because of #s 2, 3, 4

6. My father's health - although fragile be is home with us instead of in the hospital

7. Medical professionals who are working tirelessly to try to encourage my father to take care of himself and his medical needs

8. The public library - they provide endless hours of free, wholesome entertainment for my family and employment for my mother

9. Generous, caring friends who give up their time off to visit with us and love on Charlie

10. The women of #CathSorority because without them I would be in the loony bin this week.