Positive Attitude Challenge is Oct. 16th - Oct. 30th

[Levette]

I'll sign up

[Suze]

I am on day 12 post surgery. My friend came over and brought me lots of delicious fresh food from Whole Foods and we had lunch together and it was just nice and lovely. I told her at least three times how glad I was that she came over to visit with me.

[Velcro]

Day 2 - I was feeling pretty yucky and sore after my thyroid biopsy yesterday, so my hubby went and got Chinese food.  I have a very supportive husband and who can't smile over a fortune cookie?

[engy]

I'm in. I know I'm late but I haven't had internet for 5 days!

The internet man was very professional & quick to fix my problem so I'm back!

I guess I need to make up for a few days!

[susanep]

Day 3.

I think.. hehe... Well, I got good reports today on my progress at physical therapy. That made me smile a lot. I have been trying to give encouragement to someone online that has family issues, and the person said it meant a lot. I am very happy about that. I like being a help to others.

I was thinking today for a moment how fortunate I am being home now, and can rest when I need to. I am so blessed.

I am just so blessed to be here with other wonderful folks.

Great Day!

susanep

[Bucky]

Day #4 of our 14 day challenge

We are currently at 17 members who are participating in this challenge.     Welcome, "newbie" Levette - glad you joined in on your very first post.   

Everyone is doing a good job and I'm glad to hear about all the different good reports everyone is getting from their doctor visits.

I found this on the internet as it talked about how to use positive phrasing.  "Stop criticizing yourself or being unduly harsh on yourself when things don't work as you had hoped.  Admit mistakes or missteps, but then move on.  Don't punish yourself or defeat future efforts by thinking, "Only a dummy like me would have done that."  Take a page out of Thomas Edison's mental playbook.  He has been quoted as saying, "I have not failed.  I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work." "

Harnessing fear instead of being crippled by it is a fundamental way to bring about positive change in life.

This weekend may you find many positive things to celebrate.

Bucky

"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us."  -  Joseph Campbell

[Bucky]

Due to a family emergency - I will have to suspend this 2 wk. challenge for a bit.   

I got a phone call yesterday evening that my Dad passed away unexpectantly on Friday and I need to be gone from the forum for a bit to take care of matters.

We'll resume this challenge again, probably some time in August after things settle down a bit.

In the meantime, feel free to come here and continue to post your positive posts as you encounter opportunities in your day-to-day lives.

A positive outcome of this current event in my life is that my son and I had the opportunity to visit with Dad/Grandpa six weeks ago (we live in another state), and had a small family picnic with friends and relatives in attendance.  I'm so thankful we had been there recently to visit.

Hugs to you all,
Bucky

[Linda196]

I'm sorry for your loss, Bucky, but I am pleased that you've had a recent visit and good memories, that means so much!

Please know, in the next few days as you talk to family and your Dad's old friends and hear wonderful memories, that your "family" here is thinking warm thoughts and wishing you strength and comfort, of mind and body.

[susanep]

Dear Bucky, I am so so sorry to hear of your precious father. I will be praying for you, and your family to be comforted during this time. We here love you, and want to put our arms around you.

I am so blessed today to have you on here as you always are to encourage and bless us. Now we are here for you.

You go and take care of things with your precious family. We will be waiting when you get back, and are able to be here.

If there is anything that you think I might be able to do to help you, please let me know. I do mean it too.

Hugs,
susanep

[tamaran17]

Bucky,
My condolences and prayers to you and family. I lost my grandparents a month a part just over a year and a half ago. Take care of yourself and your family...we'll jump start this thing again soon.

My day 3&4 are both related to my grandparents. Day 3 I called my grandmother and spent a half hour chatting with her, I could hear her smile.
Day 4: I am grateful for all my granddad taught me and I can use to repair my own home and re do our bathroom.

Again, my prayers to you bucky

[Velcro]

So sorry for your loss Bucky.  My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[Meld256]

Dear Bucky,

I'm so sorry to hear the news of your Dad's unexpected passing. Please know that your family here is with you in spirit and thoughts.
We'll keep up the Challenge for you; you always think of the most interesting ones and we appreciate you!

Hugs,
Melinda

[A66eyroad]

Oh, Bucky, I'm so saddened to learn of your dad's unexpected death!  Know that I'm with you in spirit, and holding you in the light, my friend!

Hugs,
A66ey

[quietdynamics]

My condolences to you and your family Bucky.
A blessing indeed that you and your son got to spend time with your Dad at the family picnic. A memory of the heart. 

[genko_b]

Sorry to hear of your father's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Genko