50 Things I'm Thankful For

Retired counselor, 341 short stories published by FSU. I have 4 sons, love sharing photography, writing, love travel, sunshine, sea & Grace.

IN RANDOM ORDER:

1. My family & My grandson Taron;
2. People who I love;
3. Awakenings;
4. kindness;
5. Spring;
6. Every morning;
7. Forgiveness;
8. Great sandwiches;
9. Champagne,
10. The times in between dental visits,
11. Innocence,
12. Being able to laugh at myself; a sense of humor
13. France
14. Seeing my sons grow into fine men;
15. Words; using them to express feelings,
16. Garlic;
17. Yoga;
18. All my senses, especially the sixth sense we all have;
19. A spiritual touch;
20. The ocean
21. Sushi
22. Travel to exotic places
23. Hugs
24. Butterflies
25. Love... in any disguise
26. A home
27. Nature in all its magnificence
28. Entertainment.
29. Fire; warmth/glow/fireside/cozy/snuggles
30. Google Search
31. Self awareness and Self respect
32. Pork Chops, Steaks, Lobster: Food! (Homer Simpson drool )
33. Health
34. Sunshine, especially in winter
35. The earth in all its glory
36. Animals in the wild (and in the home )
37. Kittens who purr under my chin
38. Babies who sigh close to my skin
39. Eye contact
40. Honesty/vulnerability
41. Love-making
42. Almost all kind of music (except my youngest son's Screamo Hard Rock Heavy Metal) although I try, (God knows, I try)...
43. Thanks again and again for each day I stay fit
44. Strength, yeah... I can do stuff!
45. Possibilities - anything is possible if we believe and want it enough.
46. Hope ~ at times when things seem so bleak,
47. Books
48. Imagination
49. The creator for this magnificent thing called life.
50. Smiles, laughter and tears.

(I have hundreds more, but these just came out as I sat to write - so I'm not going to edit - I'll just leave it).

Comments

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on January 04, 2013:

Hi epigramman, how are you? We used to communicate a lot more often when I was more active on my hubs! I love your work you bring humor and insight to every day situations. I hope to become more involved with Hubpages again - so good to see old friends like you are still here; still keeping on, keeping on.. with a big smile all over your writings - I'm in Florida and its a little overcast and misty today (a little like myself). Canada must be beautiful in the winter!

epigramman on January 04, 2013:

Well I am thankful to be here on your page and to be able to read a stellar list which seems to be quite similar to mine.

I love your passion here and your zest for life and good quality living and I sit here sending you warm sincere wishes for you and your family for your continued good health, happiness and prosperity in 2013.

lake erie time ontario canada 7:28pm and we are right in the thick of Canadian winter but the lake is still moving and not frozen over yet

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on February 21, 2011:

Hello again Fossillady - thank you so much for your comments, I'm glad you enjoyed the hub! :-) Helen

Kathi from Saugatuck Michigan on February 21, 2011:

Well I'm so glad I discovered you and thank you for following me. This is a funny, warm list of things in life to be grateful for. I love each and everyone of them!

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on January 18, 2011:

Hi skellie, thank you so much for stopping by and glad you enjoyed my hub.. I look forward to reading yours! - Nice to meet you (you must be British because you mention "mum" - its 'mom' here in America!

skellie from Adelaide on January 17, 2011:

Beautiful and funny hub. Homer Simpson Drawl lol.

Babies, yes I love it when I get "Oh mum, mum", melts my heart.

Very uplifting, thankyou

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on January 07, 2011:

hichspublish, thank you so much for your kind comments - I'm so glad I may have encouraged you to write your own list - its so good to think about all the blessings we have rather than moan about what we don't have. Thanks again! Helen :-)

chspublish from Ireland on January 07, 2011:

What a great stimulating, positive-provoking, encouragingly helpful list you have chosen here. I dare myself to do the same. Thanks for the hub

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on December 18, 2010:

Hi sligobay - thanks for stopping by - Ive just got back from a 14 day cruise with my friend who has ALS... thanks for your comments - Helen xox

sligobay from east of the equator on December 17, 2010:

Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving Helen. There was certainly enough gratitude to go around with what I read.

Very often, I am grateful for the things that I don't have.

Cheers.

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on December 14, 2010:

Thank you all for your kind comments... I am away for two weeks so have just seen these - thanks silentreed, Erin lefey, oceansnsunsets; Sushi is definitely in the list - must be no. 51, fuzzy socks and sweaters and much higher when I am in UK in the winter, but as I live in Florida, they are way down the list... but soft sheets and a comfortable bed.. now they are way up there!

Micky Dee on December 13, 2010:

How about some sushi and saki? God bless brightforyou!

Paula from The Midwest, USA on December 10, 2010:

Love this hub on thankfulness. Great to see this and get us all thinking about things we thankful for.

Erin LeFey from Maryland on December 09, 2010:

Beautiful hub! I write these lists so often myself. Its wonderful to be reminded of all the things/people/feelings we have around us that make our world such a happy place to be. And it can be such a personal thing so thank you so much to sharing yours.

Voted up and beautiful.

I have my Love and Family on the list - they get one mention or else they would take up the whole list - but they are my heart.

and I would add warm fuzzy socks and sweaters. I can't go a day, no matter the season, without them. Inside of course.

SilentReed from Philippines on December 07, 2010:

We sometimes forget and take for granted the simple things in life that give it it's intrinsic value prefering instead to br grateful only for the tangible and materialistic. Thank you for reminding us.

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on December 07, 2010:

Hi wearing well, thank you for your kind comments and stay warm! Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you for following me! :-) Helen

Deborah Waring from Lancashire U.K. on December 06, 2010:

Hi brightforyou,thankful that you kept your great name too!

Great Hub;I'm very thankful for the central heating working right now,as it is -14c outside here in the U.K.!,but also thankful for the beauty of the all white scenery too:)

Hope you have a Great Christmas and thankful for you writing thought provoking meaningful hubs!;)

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on December 02, 2010:

Hi quicksand, thanks for your comments ... yes, I am a cat-lover - can't imagine anyone not loving such sweet creatures! Thanks for stopping by! :-) Helen

quicksand on December 02, 2010:

Sure you're right! Counting blessings is a great way to measure one's success. Most of us need to be reminded often. Thanks for reminding me! :)

Well, you have not left out cats ... nice of you!

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 26, 2010:

Hi daydreamer13 - thanks for you kind comment - nice to meet you1 :-) Helen

daydreamer13 on November 26, 2010:

What a list! Great hub!

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 26, 2010:

Hi koffeeKlatch Gals, thank you for your comments. I agree. We don't always 'stop and smell the roses' in our lives. I am pleased to meet you and look forward to reading your hubs - enjoy this long weekend! :-) Helen

Susan Hazelton from Sunny Florida on November 26, 2010:

You have a great thankful for list. Everyone should have one. Your number 1 and 2 are where they should be. I think we should all take the time to be thankful for all of the things we have or have access to rather than what we don't have. Wonderful hub.

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 25, 2010:

Hi Rosie, I hope you are having a great Thanksgiving Day! Thank you for your kind comments... I look forward to reading your hubs, Have a great day! Helen :-)

Rosie Rose from Toronto, Canada on November 25, 2010:

Hiya brightforyou, oh so many things to be thankful for. Such an impromptu list, I for one think it's just perfect.. you did the right thing and now edit a single one. Awesome! I am now a fan.

Have a nice day!

Rosie

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 25, 2010:

Hi mhodges23 - I'm now following you! Thank you for your comments - I agree, the glass is very often half-full for many people; but when you stop and add up all that you have, you begin to count your blessings. Thanks so much for your observant comments - :-) Helen

mhodges23 on November 25, 2010:

I cannot tell you how many people I know who would do themselves some good to stop and think about all the things they should be thankful for in their life, people have a tendencey to only see what is missing and find reasons to be miserable. Kudos to you for seeing life for what it truly is and being thankful for it!

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 25, 2010:

Hi Jai Warren, thanks for stopping by and for your comments... you are right; happiness is in gratitude, Ciao and I look forward to reading your hubs; Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Helen :-)

Hi scriber1 - Gosh, thanks for the insight; brilliant.. I will add it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving each and every day - thank you! :-) Helen

scriber1 on November 25, 2010:

The only thing missing from your list is self-awarneness -- which clearly you possess; witness the list. Thank you so much

Jai Warren from Dallas, Deep Ellum, Texas on November 25, 2010:

Everyone should make a "thankful for" list. And, glance at it everyday... not just at Thanksgiving! It's a total attitude adjustment.

Really enjoyed it, Happy Thanksgiving!!! Ciao

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 24, 2010:

Hi drbj thanks for your comments - you must have missed the first line: In no particular order!! LOL - no, they are not in order - its just a bit of fun and an expression of the holiday; thanks for stopping by and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! :-) Helen

drbj and sherry from south Florida on November 24, 2010:

Your numbers one and two are definitely in the right place on your list - first and second. Also, I noticed that "pork chops" are higher on your list than "love-making." Wow! Those have got to be the world's most delicious pork chops! :)

Helen Lewis (author) from Florida on November 24, 2010:

Hi Minnetonka Twin, God Bless you too and I hope you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thanks for stopping by; Helen :-)

Linda Rogers from Minnesota on November 24, 2010:

God Bless You and Amen to your gratitude and thankful heart. This is what thankgiving is all about. What an inspirational account of your blessings:)

Happy Thanksgiving friend:)