Comments on: Have time to complain? http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/ Start Living the Life You Want, Today! Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:11:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Michelle G http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-889 Michelle G Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:37:26 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-889 Right in my CAN everyday I write three things am Thankful for. It works very well. Right in my CAN everyday I write three things am Thankful for. It works very well.

]]> By: Cathy A. http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-888 Cathy A. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:14:17 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-888 When I read this message yesterday, I didn't have a clue of the difficult trials I would be facing later in the day. I went to the sprint room and worked like crazy busting through every task I attempted to do. I even bragged to Rhonda that she would be so proud of my progress. That afternoon, I had a doctor's appoint and a few errands to run. I informed my family Operation Ugly was on the evening's entertainment agenda. Then my world didn't stop...but it certainly had a big HICCUP! My doctor said, Cathy, your not in trouble...you are in DEEP trouble. For the next 2 hours he went over lab values and medical treatment plans. He even stopped and asked if I would allow him to pray for me. What a dear!!! I admit that I was feeling rather numb. As I got into the car to drive home, my CAN lay open with today's quote. I remembered an earlier conversation with my DH about Thanksgiving. I promised him a turkey dinner with all the trimmings later this month....it is his favorite. When I returned home and went to the computer....mind you, my DH had not heard my news yet.....there was an email from him. It said, ""Challenges are what makes life interesting...Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful" . I didn't whine or complain about the news but I did confess later that evening to my DH that I was not up for Operation Ugly. He gave me a big hug and kiss and told me that was okay....he wasn't looking forward to it either. He promised to sprint with me later this weekend. Thanks Brook for your daily words of encouragement. They really MAKE TODAY MATTER! When I read this message yesterday, I didn’t have a clue of the difficult trials I would be facing later in the day. I went to the sprint room and worked like crazy busting through every task I attempted to do. I even bragged to Rhonda that she would be so proud of my progress. That afternoon, I had a doctor’s appoint and a few errands to run. I informed my family Operation Ugly was on the evening’s entertainment agenda.

Then my world didn’t stop…but it certainly had a big HICCUP! My doctor said, Cathy, your not in trouble…you are in DEEP trouble. For the next 2 hours he went over lab values and medical treatment plans. He even stopped and asked if I would allow him to pray for me. What a dear!!!

I admit that I was feeling rather numb. As I got into the car to drive home, my CAN lay open with today’s quote. I remembered an earlier conversation with my DH about Thanksgiving. I promised him a turkey dinner with all the trimmings later this month….it is his favorite. When I returned home and went to the computer….mind you, my DH had not heard my news yet…..there was an email from him. It said, “”Challenges are what makes life interesting…Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful” . I didn’t whine or complain about the news but I did confess later that evening to my DH that I was not up for Operation Ugly. He gave me a big hug and kiss and told me that was okay….he wasn’t looking forward to it either. He promised to sprint with me later this weekend. Thanks Brook for your daily words of encouragement. They really MAKE TODAY MATTER!

]]> By: anna http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-884 anna Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:25:03 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-884 I am thankful for wonderful parents who have been so devoted to my sister and me since the day we were born that many times they went without so we could have as many opportunities in this life as possible. I know I took it for granted when I was younger but now don't miss an opportunity to thank them for all they have done for me. I am thankful for wonderful parents who have been so devoted to my sister and me since the day we were born that many times they went without so we could have as many opportunities in this life as possible. I know I took it for granted when I was younger but now don’t miss an opportunity to thank them for all they have done for me.

]]> By: Trish http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-883 Trish Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:36:48 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-883 Each night, after we say our prayers, our family states 3 "I'm thankful for"... statements. My 6 year old ds has done this since he could talk and comes up with clever, thoughtful "thankfuls" but I love when he is just as thankful for the everyday ordinary--"I'm thankful for my cozy bed" or "playing with my friends." It's a wonderful way to reflect on the day and all the good that we have in our lives. Each night, after we say our prayers, our family states 3 “I’m thankful for”… statements. My 6 year old ds has done this since he could talk and comes up with clever, thoughtful “thankfuls” but I love when he is just as thankful for the everyday ordinary–”I’m thankful for my cozy bed” or “playing with my friends.” It’s a wonderful way to reflect on the day and all the good that we have in our lives.

]]> By: Deb http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-882 Deb Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:56:10 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-882 We do a modified version of your thankfulness day at our house. Each night after supper we do our "good things". Each child and adult shares something good about their day. They can share as much as they want, but only positive things. This helps us focus on the good, even when it seems to have been a "rotten" day; there is always something to be thankful for. Also it helps me as a parent to stay in touch w/ the goings on of their day and what is meaningful to them. We do a modified version of your thankfulness day at our house. Each night after supper we do our “good things”. Each child and adult shares something good about their day. They can share as much as they want, but only positive things. This helps us focus on the good, even when it seems to have been a “rotten” day; there is always something to be thankful for. Also it helps me as a parent to stay in touch w/ the goings on of their day and what is meaningful to them.

]]> By: Lee Johnston http://brooknoel.com/reading-room/attitude/have-time-to-complain-2/#comment-881 Lee Johnston Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:55:47 +0000 http://brooknoelstudio.com/goodmorning/2008/07/08/have-time-to-complain/#comment-881 No truer words have been said. It makes for a better outlook when you focus on the your reasons to be grateful. Things can be rough and tough. The circumstances around you may be painting a difficult and different picture, but in even in the worse situations, I try to find the positive - the reasons to be grateful. This reminder helps me and allows me to help others, too. No truer words have been said. It makes for a better outlook when you focus on the your reasons to be grateful. Things can be rough and tough. The circumstances around you may be painting a difficult and different picture, but in even in the worse situations, I try to find the positive – the reasons to be grateful. This reminder helps me and allows me to help others, too.

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