Monday, November 19, 2012

So Very Grateful

Thanksgiving is only a few days away and I of course am thinking of all I have to be grateful for.  I actually think about that everyday to be honest, but I thought sharing them in a post would be a great reminder of all the gifts I have.

My colorful, creative, loving, caring and sparkling girl Isabella.  She brings so much joy into my days.

Amazing, fun and supportive, life-long friends...friends since grade school - priceless for sure.

Being interviewed for a local magazine called 30 West - yay!


Achieving one of my goals of having my artwork for sale in a "real" shop, the Waxwing in Shorewood.

A new sweet little niece Cora born this August. 

Attending the Bloom True Artist Retreat by Flora Bowley this September (another item I had on my list of dreams and goals for this year).

Of course I have tons more to be thankful for, like my eye sight, the beautiful sky, my cozy house, my creative community of friends, etc. but these are just a few that stood out from 2012.

I found this great quote yesterday while reading the book Daring Greatly by Brene Brown and I'll leave you with this:  
"It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful" 
by Brother David Steindl-Rast.

What are some of the things you are grateful for from the past year?  I'd love to hear them--it always makes my heart full to hear what others are thankful for.  

Thanks for stopping by - I hope you have a wonderful holiday!






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9 comments:

  1. CaramellaNovember 20, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    Congratulations for the interview and for your daughter and niece! You are very creative, I am following you from Rome. I will tell my mom www.saucysiciliana.blogspot.com to follow you too.

    www.hungrycaramella.blogspot.com

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    1. This MomentNovember 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      Thanks, Caramella - how did you find me? Hello to you in Rome:)

      Jill

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  2. Ann MarieNovember 21, 2012 at 7:41 AM

    Good stuff happening in your life Jill! I'm grateful and thankful every day too. And having you as a friend is one of the things I'm thankful for. :)

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    1. This MomentNovember 21, 2012 at 8:08 AM

      Ann I am also so grateful for having a great friend like you in my life - things have changed for the better since we've connected. Happy Thanksgiving!

      Jill

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  3. Linnie Blooms ShopNovember 21, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    You definitely had a fullfilling year!

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  4. WiniNovember 26, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Wonderful post Jill! So great to hear that you have much to be thankful for, and I love the photo of you with your paintings. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Australia but I wish we did. What a beautiful occasion! This year I am grateful to have the opportunity to pursue my art.

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    1. This MomentNovember 28, 2012 at 4:14 PM

      I agree with you, Wini - I too am so grateful to create art!

      Jill

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  5. SuzanneNovember 28, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Hi, I'm dropping by from The Late Creative Bloomers... saw your post there today which lead me to here. I love this post. So much to be grateful for. I enjoyed reading that you went to Flora Bowley's Retreat this fall. I just signed up last evening for her e-Class starting in January. I can't wait. I hope you found it to be everything you expected and more. :)

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    1. This MomentNovember 28, 2012 at 4:15 PM

      Hi Suzanne! Thanks for stopping by:) I hope you enjoy Flora's e-class - be ready to paint some big stuff! It was a dream come true to paint with her in person for sure.

      Jill

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