I am grateful

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What a beautiful day today is in Denver, Colorado. I went on a 4 mile walk/run and reflected on everything that is happening in my life right now. I can easily say this is the most stressed and anxious I think I have ever been, which means, most of you are feeling the same way. It made me realize the things that I am grateful for, unhappy with and things that need to change.

I am so grateful that I have a job right now. I am grateful that I am allowed the opportunity to work from home. I am grateful that the job I have is with a company I am proud of and with a team that is hard working. I am grateful that my mom's workplace, a preschool, is still paying her even tho they cannot work right now. I am grateful that my family all have their jobs still. I am grateful that JP was able to find a job nearly a month before this CV shut down and that he continues to work for this company.
I am grateful for the internet and cell phones. They bring me closer to my friends and family when we cannot be close physically. I am grateful that my Grandmom tested negative for CV and that she is now being move to a rehab center for her hip. 
I am grateful for the trails outside our neighborhood with the natural water features that I can access at any time. I am grateful that all the people I passed by today waved and said hello. 
I am grateful for my relationship with JP and our 3 little kitties, even if they are full adults and I still call them kitties. JP is my rock, the person who brings me up when I am down, the person who pushes me to be the best I can be, who grabs me water in the middle of the night and lets me vents when I am stressed. I am grateful for those kitties who relax me when I am tense and who want all the attention when I am trying to work from home.
I am grateful for all my readers, subscribers and those that message me, share, like, and comment on my various social media platforms. I love writing in this blog and grateful for all the support.
I am grateful for Dave Ramsey and going thru his program in 2016. It has allowed us to be in the financial position we are in today. 
I am grateful for everything these days. My walk/run today really allowed me to enjoy the natural beauty this world has to offer, the friendliness of those that live around us and perspective of where I am in life.

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