Gratitude for People - Day Three

I am struggling with some of the technical aspects of doing my blog. Luckily I have a coworker named Leah who patiently reviews some of the basics with me today. I learn I can't paste and copy from a Word document as it mucks up the blog formatting. That explains the funky styles and sizes in my posts! 


I am very grateful for Leah. It's only because she taught a blogging class at work last week that I felt comfortable attempting this. However it's a darn shame that I didn't bring her home with me tonight as I've spent way too long trying to upload recalcitrant photos! 


Today's assignment is about relationships. I choose three people I am grateful for just the way they are and find photographs of each.  Looking at their photos I write five things I admire about each person. At least three times during the day, I look at the photos, silently thanking them. I choose my daughter Bethany, and good friends Aggie and Lauri.


It would take too long to write out all five admirable traits, so I'll edit it down a bit for you. Of course it's hard to limit myself on my daughter Bethany since I'm more than just a little biased! However I must say that I am extremely impressed with how thoughtful she is with others. For example she has a rare knack of choosing great presents for others and even personalizes them with hand drawn cards. 

Bethany December 2010

Aggie is an independent, can-do sort of woman. Perhaps because she grew up the youngest of ten children she's picked up good skills in most everything. She's an outstanding cook, can fix practically anything and understands graphs and numbers. I am impressed!

Aggie and I on the Portland Spirit

When I think of Lauri, I think of her laughing. I love her sense of humor and smile! She's very nurturing and is gifted in her work with children. 

Lauri, my good friend for almost 20 years!

Although it's fun to focus attention to these three special women I do realize that I am blessed to have many dynamite friends in my life. Rhonda suggests repeating this exercise with different people or even the same people each day. It's optional, but a great idea. (Just as long as I don't have to load photos of them!)