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Grateful That I Have More Than a Half Full Glass and That I Recognize It.

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Grateful That I Have More Than a Half Full Glass and That I Recognize It.

 

The other night my brother expressed how lucky our family is. We were all talking about some of the people in our lives who started out their life with a thankfulblack cloud over them and it has followed them everywhere.  

 

These are good people but haven’t had the breaks in life that you and I may have had. 

 

 

Which brings me to my second Gratitude Post. 

 

I am beyond grateful for all of the blessings in my life. The road I have traveled and am still on has not been one that I planned. I didn’t become the queen (my dream as a 5-year-old)  and it doesn’t look like I’ll become the owner of an NFL team but oh my gosh...my cup is so full and it continues to overflow. 

 

I have my family that continues to grow and friends who make me smile. The children in my life are healthy and growing up surrounded by love.  70 is the new 50 and the Astros almost won!

 

And now the second part of my title...I am glad that I have the good sense to recognize just how much I have. There have been people I know who have what you and I may think is all anyone could ever want or hope for and yet they complain about everything. 

YOU want to do a Gibbs Head Slap on them.

 

So what am I thankful for?  I am thankful for all that I have in my life...not the things but the people and opportunities I’ve had. And I’m very happy that I recognize this!

 

Remember, if you are criticizing, you are not being grateful. If you are blaming, you are not being grateful. If you are complaining, you are not being grateful. Rhonda Byrne  




This is my second entry in Debe Maxwell, CRS  NOVEMBER 2019 THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE CHALLENGE. I hope that you’ll share what you’re grateful for! 

 

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Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Nice positive post to keep my day going. Thanks so much Kathy...I heard it was cold today...81 here   :)

Nov 12, 2019 10:16 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

I too dub thee Queen Kathy. As for the NFL team, let's keep working on that dream. :)  We don't watch NCIS, but it is my sister and husband and mom's favorite TV show. That's why their (Dick Greenberg) lab is named, "Gibbs." 

Nov 12, 2019 10:32 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

It is good to recognize what we have. Glad you see what you have and how it makes your feel. Sorry for your Astros.

Nov 12, 2019 12:31 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy you are blessed to recognize how much good you have going in your life and focus on it.  To many concentrate on the negative and miss out on the much more positive things they have going on in their life.

Nov 12, 2019 01:51 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Kathy,
Not only is our glass more than half-full it is refillable, right?  No royal family would want me. I'm too much of a rebel and I'd be the one National Enquirer would be writing about.  LOL

Nov 12, 2019 04:31 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro where would we be without that slap??!!

Michael Jacobs as they say, attitude is everything. My cup runneth over and always has room for more. 

Wayne Martin that's the thing, you and I can have a positive takeaway from a mistake because of our positive attitudes. 

Nov 12, 2019 05:40 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Grant Schneider you certainly know me well. So far the count is 32+ for Thanksgiving1!!!   I have to learn how to make gravy in a few weeks!

Sheila Anderson thank you!  You've made your luck and what you have to be grateful for. I admire that in you. 

Nov 12, 2019 05:43 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Ron and Alexandra Seigel I'd never read that quote before but I'm happy to have found it. It definitely says a lot. 

Brian England you could not get any sweeter!!! 

 

Nov 12, 2019 05:50 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina Hollander I like it...Queen Nina and Queen Katherine...it's a good fit. And yes, we all have more than many could ever hope for. 

Sharon Lee When I start for one minute thinking about what I may not have, I kick myself and look at all that I do have. 

Nov 12, 2019 05:54 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Scott Godzyk Thank you. We need all of the positive posts we can get. 

faye schubert I'll bet you are!!! That was a great game!!! And love your Alex Bregman!!!

Nov 12, 2019 05:58 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Candice A. Donofrio Gibbsy smacks are given with love!!!  

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty omg, if it weren't for the sun it would have been awful. To most of the northerners, it was mild but to someone recently transplanted from Florida, it was downright freezing. 

Nov 12, 2019 06:01 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Debb Janes EcoBroker and Bernie Stea JD I love that they are NCIS fans too. Hope your mom enjoyed the Seahawks game!!!!

Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 Thank you. I'm happy that I was at home watching the games. The language that came out of my mouth would have embarrassed a sailor. 

Nov 12, 2019 06:04 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

George Souto you're right. It also helps that I do like the simple things in life. 

Carol Williams that's too funny. I always thought it would be nice to be the queen so you could go in your jewels room and stare at all of your jewelry. 

 

Nov 12, 2019 06:06 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Kathy Streib What a perfect entry into the November Contest. Love how you shared your recognition of how grateful you are!

Nov 12, 2019 06:23 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

My two cats and I talk about how lucky we are, every day.  Life is simple, we have what we need, and we have each other's love.  

Nov 12, 2019 08:06 PM
MichelleCherie Carr Crowe .Just Call. 408-252-8900
Get Results Team...Just Call (408) 252-8900! . DRE #00901962 . Licensed to Sell since 1985 . Altas Realty - San Jose, CA
Family Helping Families Buy & Sell Homes 40+ Years

Yes, it is important to be grateful, and to recognize how much we have to be grateful for.

Nov 12, 2019 10:27 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

Just waking up this morning, I'm so grateful.  The alternative is not good, make it a great day

Nov 13, 2019 12:47 AM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Kathy Streib 
Great reminder -- All the best - Lynn
Remember, if you are criticizing, you are not being grateful. If you are blaming, you are not being grateful. If you are complaining, you are not being grateful. Rhonda Byrne  

Nov 13, 2019 07:36 PM
Mary Hutchison, SRES, ABR
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate-Kansas City Homes - Kansas City, MO
Experienced Agent in Kansas City Metro area

Very much agree on the point--you recognize what you have ! Some pp take it for granted--I feel especially those that are constantly complaining.

Nov 14, 2019 12:53 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Yes. Yes. Yes!

It is easy to dwell on the negative sometimes...a little reminder to appreciate what we have is always a good thing!

Dec 05, 2019 01:39 PM
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