by Lisa Frost
Member since:
April 24, 2007

My List at my doctors request

July 09, 2008 02:39 PM EDT
views: 50 | comments: 28

While I was in with my counselor yesterday, she was concerned because she had not seen me this depressed. I told her not to worry, I was worse when I went into the hospital. That didn't seem to help her much. I want to see what is right in my life and try to focus on it, so she suggested I make a list everyday of the things I am grateful for in my life.  I decided to put it on Gather, and try to keep it up.

1. God

2. my family

3. my friends, those on Gather and a few off of Gather

4. While I may be limited, I can walk

5. I am alive and am likely to stay that way

6. God

7. my friends, those on Gather and a few off of Gather

8. my family

9. a place to Live

10. I have food to eat and clothes to wear.

11. I still have most of my senses.

12. God

13. My family

14. My Gather friends, and a few not on Gather

15. animals that can love unconditionally

16. the ability to go back to school

17. That I don't have to move 50 lb boxes for 9 hours anymore

18. That I have a computer to connect with my friends

19. My son is married to a wonderful lady

20. I have an air conditioner

 

Ok, I made my list of 20 things. Well, maybe I stretched it just a little bit, but this is my first day. Can you list 10-20 things that you are grateful to have?

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Comments: 28

Dee - Nature Babe! Jul 9, 2008, 2:56pm EDT
Please know that there is much I care for. but to put them all down in words, would take a long time. But I will start a list tonight in my journal.

Thank you for a great idea!
Ron Jenkins Jul 9, 2008, 2:58pm EDT
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977393052&nav=MyGather

This will cheer you up.
Laura C. Jul 9, 2008, 2:59pm EDT
what a great idea for an article...there are alot of things i'm grateful for, and i'm thankful for them every day!
Rita j. Jul 9, 2008, 3:00pm EDT
great list
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 3:04pm EDT
Thank you Dee, it is always good to put in front of ourselves a list of what we appreciate, it puts everything else into perspective.

Ron- I will check that out. Thanks for the link

Laura- It is always good to see somebody appreciate ideas.

Rita- thank you for your kind words!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Jul 9, 2008, 3:26pm EDT
I sure can! I hope your mood gets better soon.
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 3:27pm EDT
Thank you for coming by j - Frugal Mom - r!
Karel K. Jul 9, 2008, 3:52pm EDT
Lisa, I know all about depression so I know how you feel. I've been to the bottom quite a few times. I live in Louisville so if you ever want to talk I'd be more than happy to give you my phone number.
Jenna is around here somewhere s. Jul 9, 2008, 4:18pm EDT
Great list :), hope you cheer up, sometimes fresh air and a walk can help with the cabin blues :))
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 4:31pm EDT
Karel- thank you very much, I will think about it. It is very sweet of you to offer.

Jenna-It has been raining too much for me to take my scooter out, and I can't walk a block any more. Fresh air would help, I am sure.
Amanda, the Dark Tigress W. Jul 9, 2008, 4:35pm EDT
Lisa, I like the list it is purfect
Kimber L. Jul 9, 2008, 4:42pm EDT
I like your list LIsa!!! Good for you for following your counselors instructions!!

My list for thiings I am grateful for:
My daughter
My husband
My stepson
Life
books
God
Music
Cable
Internet
My mom
My family
my friends
my dog
my home
my garden
my bed
My computer
Bubble bath
Migraine medicine
my job
my coworkers
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 4:56pm EDT
Thank you Amanda, you are on that list you know. (she is my daughter-in-law)

Kimber- Thanks for reminding me! I am thankful for my new(used) computer, and INTERNET! Which helps me stay in contact with my gather family.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jul 9, 2008, 4:57pm EDT
Great list..thanks for sharing.
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 5:01pm EDT
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment Beth.
Sue * Jul 9, 2008, 9:08pm EDT
I think this is a good plan for you. I used to write down 3 things every night, you'd be surprised how it puts things into perspective.
Sharon C. Jul 9, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
That is a great start. It is difficult to see positive things when clouds hang over. Keep looking. love your friend. sharon
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Jul 9, 2008, 9:12pm EDT
I count may blessings everyday.

It puts things into perspective and shows me what's important when I start feeling down.

I am a very lucky woman - life is good.
Karen M. Jul 9, 2008, 9:47pm EDT
Great list...I have a lot to be grateful for too, sometimes I forget that...nice reminder
Lisa Frost Jul 9, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
Karen- I think it is harder to remember sometimes then others. Any reminder is truly helpful

Sharon- I am hoping to get back to that attitude some day very soon

Sharon C, -Don't forget to look up yourself, you need to remember how blessed you are, I mean you have me don't you...LOL

Sue* and Dawn K thank you for your comments. It is great to see smiling faces, and bright colors again.
Christine P. Jul 10, 2008, 7:04am EDT
A great list! You have much to be grateful for.
Jennifer G. Jul 11, 2008, 5:31pm EDT
Good list...
my things that I am grateful to have:

1. God
2. My family
3. My friends off gather
4. My friends online
5. My Bible
6. The ability to read and write
7. The fact that I can still walk a little bit
8. The kind person who donated a very nice wheelchair for me when I couldn't afford to get one
9. The house I live in
10. My dogs
11. The kids that I babysit for (they're amazing!)
12. My attorney who helped me get SSI
13. My SSI which helps me to survive
14. The Voc Rehab that pays for my school (since I can't work, I can't pay for school)
15. The people who keep me sane
16. The people at the bookstore who love me unconditionally
17. My five senses
18. My common sense
Vic Needs Coffee Jul 12, 2008, 4:54am EDT
Leaving you a 10 on your way to 3000.
roxanne m. Jul 12, 2008, 1:03pm EDT
Too many things to list at the moment....10 for you
Donald M. Jul 20, 2008, 4:34pm EDT
I thank God I am alive and That I finally after 17 years of fighting with trying to get a SSI check coming in I finally did. I praise God that the common sense I had kept me afloat until I could, that during this process I didnt have my utilities cut off . I had a roof over my head and food to eat. Somehow I managed to sell everything of value I had. But I can live without that stuff.
~*~Danyale~*~ N. Aug 26, 2008, 9:23pm EDT
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