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Having a less then stellar day.  As you know it is hard to keep your optimism and mood up on these days.  Since we aren't going bye-bye today I had my 2 and 4 year old picnic on the back porch.  I felt grateful that I have them and could sit and watch them giggle and laugh.  

 Reply posted for asohn.

thanks for the reminder about being grateful,last few days have been rough.my crohns is back and there is not much i can do.being put on prednisone has been toughande i dont like it,so i do have a lot to be thankful for and thanks again for bringing it up

 Reply posted for asohn.

I have crohns and I am thankful for my husband, kids, parents, sister, and friends. They are all so understanding when i get sick. Seems lately i have two or three good days a week and the other days i am so sick i stay in bed almost all day. They never say a word about it. My kids are 14 and 7. They are so helpful and will do anything for me. I feel so grateful to have them I thank god for my family and friends.This website has helped me so much to know other people are going through the same thing and have helpful suggestions. Thank you to everyone on here.

 Reply posted for asohn.

my cat.  she bites when she wants me to play with her differently (which has left my arms and hands covered in tiny scars) but lately she has been lovely and just sits with me.  the dog is too old to be a stress reliever anymore.  gotta love pets.

 Reply posted for asohn.

Today I'm grateful for these....

my hot water bottle

my comfy bed

a mug of mint tea with lavender honey

my rosamond lehmann novels

a rose scented bath

and fresh flowers from friends

 Reply posted for ngc249.

I am extremely grateful for being able to get out of bed, maintain a good attitude, and see my husband and children before I made my long track to work! I am now grateful that I have done two very kind things for strangers! With all this positivness, I think I will be able to get back on track... hopefully soon!

 Reply posted for asohn.

Since it's summer now, I have been spending a lot of time outdoors at the beach or bbq's with my friends, my parents, my sister and my boyfriend. In the midst of everything and everyone I just think to myself, "I love this, I love my friends and family and I am just so happy".  Then Monday comes around and I have to go to work and it sucks. lol.

 Reply posted for asohn.

My son has been able to enjoy the summer so far.   Last year he was sick all summer.  I hope he remains symptom free this summer and I hope his energy remains high.   

 Reply posted for asohn.

on my worst days i read the bible and make sure my boys no that i love them and its just one of them days and i dont lie to them i let them  no im going to have bad days but with the lords will my good days will out weigh my bad days i talk to my boys 15,13,12,6 and the 6 year old nos when im sick hes so smart he can hear it in my voice thats the hard part but i let them no whats going on with mommy those boys are my strengt thats why im not going to let this beat me i have the most blessed gift the strenght my GOD AND MY BOYS

 Reply posted for asohn.

Sleep.  I had my first flare up today (Crohn's) since April and when all was said and done, I just wanted to come home, curl up in my bed and sleep.  I have four furry kitties to be there, a great fiancee and the outdoor animals, but being home, in my space and simply existing then sleeping then existing then sleeping is the best medicine for me.  Oh, and stopping in here to say "hi" to everyone.

 Reply posted for asohn.

I dont have children, but on those bad days I love to curl up with one of my cats.  It calms the nerves to have a contented cat purring on your lap.  It helps ease the stress of it all.

 Reply posted for asohn.

it helps so much right now that my husband and i are both teachers and i do take the summers off to hang out with my two girls.  my husband works at a camp in the summer but only half days.  i am grateful that when i'm not having a great morning he'll be home shortly and can do something fun with the girls.  also, last week my oldest (6) who is usually very kind to her sister (4) was extra kind when the little one was having a tough day.  that really makes me smile!

ngc