Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. -Margaret Cousins

Yesterday I found myself thinking more and more about the things I am grateful for.  I am actually carrying around a notebook and jotting down things as they pop into my mind.  Even my son is participating! It is amazing the things I realize I have taken for granted.  On Day 2 of my challenge,  I want to recognize the things I am grateful for… starting with the letter B, of course!

Finding Gratitute-B

1.  Brothers.  John, my younger brother and Bob, my brother-in-law.  I have often wondered if Bob is God’s silly way of punishing me for all the mean things I did to my brother growing up.  Now, Bob irritates me!  How many times can he ‘goose’ me and think it’s funny!

2.  Best Friend.  I’m lucky to have a best friend who will stand beside me and not judge me for the wrong decisions I make or the faults I have.  God Bless Her!

3.  Band-Aids.  I’m a klutz.  I’m rarely without a band-aid.  Plus, as some of you know (if you read the about me page)  I cut myself shaving every time I shave! I am stuck on Band-aid brand, ‘cause band-aid’s stuck on me…

4.  Bling! Come on…every girl loves jewelry, especially diamonds.

5.  Blue Jeans.  I love them!  They are so comfy.  I’m wearing a pair right now!

6.  Beach.  I love to go to the beach.  I rarely get to take a vacation, but when I do, this is where I want to go.  It is always beautiful, regardless of the season.  The most relaxing trip I have ever had was last year when I went to Emerald Isle.  It was like having my own private beach.

7.  Babies.  I love babies.  Kids, animals, whatever!   The moment you hold a baby in your arms, you wonder how such a tiny little human could create so much emotion.

8.  Blackberry Curve.  Okay, I don’t love my Blackberry Curve.  In fact, I quite despise it!  However, that does not mean I don’t appreciate the things I use it for and the time it saves me.

9.  Bananas.  I must have been a monkey in another life.  I love bananas.  Whether I cut one up and put it on a Peanut Butter sandwich or mix it in my chocolate shake.  They are yummy.  Plus, they are a great source of potassium!

10.  Books.  I love to read.  So does my son.  It is not unusual for me to be reading more than one at a time!

So there you have it…Letter B.  Thanks to my new friend Joanna for such a nice comment.  Good luck with your gratitude list.