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2019...Great Moments of Gratitude

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2019...Great Moments of Gratitude

 

On occasion, I’ve compiled a list of my most memorable moments for the year and what I have to be thankful for. It serves no purpose other than to remind me of the blessings I’ve had throughout the year. To some, they may seem ho-hum or big woo, but as I look back at the year, raffe's adoptionthese are the top 10 things I am grateful for. 

 

The 10 things I am most thankful for in 2019

 

1.  Moving back to Houston. It was time and I had had no regrets.

 

2. Rafael officially became a part of the family. This beautiful child had added so much to our lives.

3. We got through the year without a hurricane. Even though we no longer live in FL, the Texas coast has its fair share of hurricanes. Larry and I were so relieved not to have to put up hurricane shutters.

4.Renewed friendships with old Houston friends. Even with social media, being able to connect with old friends in person is so much better. 

 

bluebirds5. Became a part of a small (4) women who meet once a month for lunch.  While I was already good friends with one of the ladies, she invited me into her group and it’s as if we’ve known each other for years. 

 

6. My Astros went to the World Series  I did a lot of cheering and screaming for the Astros but they did not win. 

 

7. Larry and I had a bluebird nest in the box we’d placed in our backyard and we got to see the babies as they flew away. It all started with one bird feeder and just grew. We got to watch the bluebirds build their nest and then watch when the babies left.  

 

8. Traveled to Omaha and got to see our oldest grandson and Larry fly drones together and to watch our youngest grandson at batting practice with his coach. Larry was hoping that at least one of the grandsons would like flying so it was fun when Larry tried outlarry and hugo flying Hugo’s drone. Thatcher is our athlete and we often text each other during football games. But to get to see him bat with his coach was a thrill because he’s so good!  

 

9. I had a milestone birthday and I’m still kicking! This age is one that always seemed so old to me and yet here I am and I feel like I’m 50. 

 

10. I learned that you CAN go home again. People always say that you can’t but I learned that you can. Yes, things change but they will change wherever you are. 

 

 

What about you?  What would be on your list??





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Comments(29)

Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much, Kathy, for sharing some of the great moments of your year.

Dec 27, 2019 06:53 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Kathy Streib - you had a big year and loved following you through it.  I had a milestone birthday too and I don't feel any older.

Dec 27, 2019 07:09 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

What a lovely list and I think you have plenty to be grateful for, Kathy. It's so wonderful when people take the time to really celebrate their lives with thankfulness. Good for you. 

Dec 27, 2019 07:47 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

So nice that you can look back on these happy memories from this year. Here's to making more new and exciting memories for the next year!

Dec 27, 2019 08:06 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy,  So many great things for you in 2019 and glad it all work out.  Life is good for you and Larry!

 

Dec 27, 2019 08:08 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Kathy Streib,

Your list weighs heavy on the Houston side of the equation and I think it is wonderful! I am very happy for you. 

I spent most of my years in CA and I would not go back. I hate to say never, but I will never go back. 

Dec 27, 2019 08:47 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

What a wonderful list you have. Happy for you. 

Dec 27, 2019 08:58 AM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Good morning Kathy Streib great list of memories of gratitude during 2019.

Dec 27, 2019 09:30 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Kathy,

What a beautiful list of memories you shared with us to be grateful for...It seems to me that not a day goes by that something new and wonderful comes our way to be appreciated and cherished.  By the way, we both feel like we are 35, and we certainly proved that on the slopes a week ago.  LOL A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec 27, 2019 10:50 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy 2019 brought you many wonderful memories, and I am sure 2020 will do so as well.

Dec 27, 2019 02:41 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Barbara Todaro that is definitely at the top of the grateful list in my book. 

Sham Reddy CRS you're so right. Consider us all blessed.

Michael Jacobs The moments have been many!!

Dec 27, 2019 02:45 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin it makes your move worth it, doesn't it. 

Donald Urschalitz that looks like so much fun!!!!!   And very special. 

Dec 27, 2019 03:52 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I like that you took the opportunity to reflect on the high points of this year, Kathy.  What a great idea!

Dec 27, 2019 05:07 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy, on having this blog FEATURED in the Old Farts Club group!  

Dec 27, 2019 05:09 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Nina Hollander I'm laughing because there are days I feel like I'm 35 and some days 50...I'm all over the board. Glad that your husband's spinal surgery went well. 

Leanne Smith we have to make it a habit to look at our blessings. 

Dec 27, 2019 08:19 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Sheila Anderson your year has been mixed but look at the trip that you took!!! wow!  And I have faith that Chico will be fine. 

Brian England I'll bet your nieces and nephews loved having their uncle with them. 

 

Dec 27, 2019 08:21 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

HI Roy Kelley Thank you. Hope that you and Chef Dolores have a wonderful weekend. 

Grant Schneider Thank you!!!! Hope that you and Phyliss have a good weekend. 

Dec 27, 2019 08:35 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Kathy.

A milestone for me, we are now over 100 agents strong.  One of  my great grandsons is doing better after a scary start. Otherwise, so far everything else is good

Dec 28, 2019 12:52 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Hello again Kathy. For each of the wonderful trips I took I came home to heatr ache. I really loved the experiences but can't ever forget those lost.

Dec 28, 2019 05:01 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Kathy:

You certainly have a lot to be thankful for, this year and every year!

Jeff

Dec 29, 2019 12:32 PM