Reverb 10 is an online initiative created by Gwen Bell to reflect on 2010, consider, you know, what's next and, through daily writing prompts, help folks (like me) share their story.
Since I am ALL about sharing (shuddup Garth, not your real name!) my friend Shannon is doing it and now Diana's joining in (although, the non-conformist in me can't promise to, you know, write daily) I've decided to give it a whirl.
Today's prompt: Appreciate — what’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it?
This year? Yeah, it was a tough one. What…for you, too? I know. Right?
I got a job (for real) then, I lost it (stupid economy!) I know it was only 7 months (seems longer, working nights, while your SigOth works days, really) still, I had a REAL hard time adjusting to civilian life!
Know anyone who's hiring?
[sound of many, many crickets, chirping]
Then again, there is some good to be found in ALL the suckage.
My twin brother DID give cancer another asswhoopin' (it really SHOULD learn to just stay down, stupid cancer!) and my dad added another notch on his belt in the battle against heart disease, the bastard (heart disease, NOT my dad!)
Aaaaand, I have SO MUCH more to be grateful for, I know!
However, losing someone very dear to me recently has made me take inventory of my own life and, most especially, appreciate those who are closest to my heart.
Like, how I could have NEVER gotten through ANY of this, or the previous 20 years, for that matter, if it weren't for my husband, Garth (not his real name) and his way of making even the smallest gesture (like, making the first pot of coffee, or warming up the car and packing the kids lunches, every blessed morning) an act of absolute serenity.
How do I express gratitude for it?
I let the dog out, put up a pot of coffee, fed the cat, woke the kids, let in the dog and fed him, unloaded the dishwasher, fed the kids, drove Heather to the bus stop, packed the lunches and then drove Holly to the high school.
All before 7:30 a.m. this morning.
[one beat, two beats]
Okay, okay, so I gave the kids money to buy their lunches and they can pretty much fend for themselves, at breakfast, too.
Still.
I am ABSOLUTELY sure that Garth (not his real name) appreciated the break.
How do I know?
[grin]
By appreciating the fact that my time management skills are, you know, FAR superior to his!
You're welcome.
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42 responses to “#Reverb10: Appreciate”
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
I love this post.
My husband is an AWESOME man, but he’s just not wired quite the same way as I am and whenever he’s left with the house and the kids and everything else, too. He inevitably collapses at the end of the day and sighs: “HOW do you do it all?” So I give him that responsibility several times a year just to help foster his sense of appreciation for *me*. I’m such a good wife. *snort*
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Heh. Yeah, it's pretty much the reason why I'll let him pick up, right where we left off, yesterday. Shhhh, it's our little secret, don't tell Garth (not his real name!)
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Garth (not his real name) sounds like a real peach. I guess you’ve got to have one to recognize them. My Headless Dad is equally as awesome, and our marriage keeps getting better and better each year.
And, yes, HD makes the coffee around here, too!
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Why is it that when I read you, I feel better about life? You’ve got a great husband in Garth (not his real name) and thankfully, I have a great husband in The Mister. Your life sounds so very busy and makes mine seem almost sleepy in comparison. I hope 2011 has way more ups than downs.
Love the photo!
And damn the economy! It’s the reason a writer is a receptionist at a doctor’s office.
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Aaaand, you just made my day…my friend…thank you!!!
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉
Garth sounds like a wonderful husband! But you are also a WONDERFUL wife (or so it sounds like hahaha )
😉