25 thoughts on “Crabwise to gratitude

    1. deemallon

      Ah moving and sorting can feel like a chore. I get it. But then: to have stuff you need for your work β€” and the space? How fantastic.

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      1. Mo Crow

        remember that embroidered grey felt Sea Urchin 3 that turned into a soggy pumpkin last year when I added the guitar strings? well I think it’s going to work… am taking photos in process, should know by the weekend

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  1. Nancy

    I GET to go to work early so I can get off early to go to a 2 hour workshop after work, which including my commute will round it off for a 14 hour day.
    I GET to hear about Mindfulness πŸ™‚

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    1. Nancy

      PS Your Finney Boy brings Gratitude to new heights. I show J. every pic and his face brightens with a wide smile. Through your sharing we get to love a doggie from afar, no cost, no care ~ easy peasy pet love πŸ˜‰

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    2. deemallon

      I don’t know. Did it work? I got to drive for four hours yesterday as part of
      caregiving. I got to listen to β€œCriminal” podcast.

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  2. Angie Shipley

    I ‘get’ to try to learn new ways of looking at gratitude here with all of you. And so many get tos are crammed in my head wanting out that I don’t even know where to start. I get to test my mental and physical strength as my 65 year old husband fails more every day with a vascular disease which had no beginning and has no cure. I get to look at raw fear and helplessness. I get to pretend that I’m not seething with anger at my family that voted the head of that monster into office. I also get to live in a beautiful place with my adorable furbaby, Marlee. And I am truly so grateful for her. She calms me so that I can look at gratitude.

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    1. deemallon

      Angie! So much here. I’m touched that you took the time to respond here in a way so marked by vulnerability. Thank you.

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      1. Angie Shipley

        Ah man, Dee, I took deep breaths and tried to talk myself out of posting it…even went back a couple of times to erase it, but decided I just really needed to share here, and seriously? To try the ‘crabwise’ gratitde.😊 I never, and I mean NEVER, share this stuff in comments anywhere, nor my deep revulsion for where our country is st now. Thank you for allowing me to feel safe enough to open up some here.πŸ’–

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        1. deemallon

          Been there. Sometimes I do take those things down. Sometimes not. I’m glad you left this up, tho, it makes me know you a little better. Stirs compassion.

      2. ravenandsparrow

        Angie, I am so sorry for your situation. I tried to comment on your blog, but Google prevented me. I have been struggling with ANCA vasculitis for over a year, which is closely related to your husband’s diagnosis, including aneurysm, although mine is small and stable. I am improving now but it was awful. Please accept my deepest commiseration and know that I will be thinking of you and Randy in the months ahead.

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        1. Angie Shipley

          Thank you for sharing this. I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this too, but I’m so happy that your aneurysm is small and stable. I’m really sorry you weren’t able to comment on my blog.

    1. deemallon

      Thanks Dana. I read your patio post but didn’t have time to comment. I am sorry to hear about your health issues and hope the β€œstable” part of your description holds.

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  3. Tina

    Not sure if this counts but thawed out a turkey that dripped all over the fridge .. I now have a very clean fridge. πŸ€ͺ

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