Friday ~ October 23, 2009

Today I am grateful...

• Amaya is a Mommy's girl! I love all the cuddles and love that I get every day!
• Amaya is sharing with me and other people.
• Amaya's motor planning skills are improving.
  
• Amaya can walk, run and is starting to jump.
• Justin, Amaya, myself, my parents, my siblings, my nieces', my extended family and my friends are all happy, healthy, disease free, cancer free, virus free, bacteria free, H1N1 free and am grateful everyone can pay their bills and have extra money left over in their checking and savings accounts.
• Justin is such a hard worker.
• Justin is thoughtful.
• For my family. I love them all so very much.
  
• That I am am mom of such a wonderful, expressive little girl with so much personality!
• We have the means and more to get by every month.
• We both have jobs and are making good money every month.
• All the opportunities that have come our direction.
• The people that work so hard with Amaya. Her progress would not have been reached had it not been for them believing in her.
• Amaya has such a wonderful and amazing team on her side.
• The sunshine. Today was a beautiful day.
  
• Justin is so good at internet marketing. He will only continue to improve.
• That I truly believe we are going to win the lotto so I can help ourselves, our families and our friends.
  
• I have a place I can call home.
  
• We have areas where we can cut back.
  
• People are so accepting of Amaya. It only helps her progress.

Law of Attraction

• I have had visions of Amaya jumping and behaving like a typical toddler and now every day she is getting better and better. The tantrums are hard at times, but she is doing much better.
• I have dreams and visions of Amaya speaking and she is making more sounds and has more intent to communicate with us. We're so proud of her!
  
• I have been wanting to cook more at home so I have visualized it and mentally accepted it and now I am cooking more! It's saving us so much money!
  
• I have been visualizing myself running a half marathon and now I'm going to start training for one!
  

Wednesday ~ October 21, 2009 ~ Happy Birthday Andrea!

Today I am grateful...

• For all the wonderful people in mine and my family's life.
• For my family and my friends.
• Amaya, Justin, myself, my parents, my siblings, my nieces, my extended family and my friends are all happy, healthy, disease free, cancer free, virus free, bacteria free, H1N1 free and that we are all able to pay our bills and have extra money in our checking and savings accounts.
• We have the means to pay our bills, to buy food and to be able to enjoy the extras in life.
• For clean water, fresh air and for organic food on our tables.
• The amazing weather we had today.
• For Justin who is not only my best friend, but who also is a wonderful husband.
• Justin works so hard to provide for our family.
• Amaya is my daughter. I love her more than anything else in this world.
• Amaya is making so much progress. She continues to amaze me each and every day.
• Destiny is healthy again.
• My dad is healthy and still able to live a full and independent life.
• That I can appreciate all that I have in life.
• For all that I have been blessed with.
• For the education my parents provided me with.
• Amaya is attempting to verbally communicate with us. She is going to talk soon. I know it!
  
• For the internet.
• For having so many friends who always make me smile.
  
• For Andrea who was born 37 years ago today. She is a wonderful and caring friend. I am so lucky to have her in my life.
• I don't have any major health/medical issues.
• Justin, Amaya, my parents, my siblings, my nieces, my extended family and my friends don't have any major health/medical issues.
• We own our home.
• For the pictures Amaya draws now. She is so good at it!
  
• Amaya has interest in the piano.
• Amaya loves sports! I hope she will play them one day.
  
• We discovered Speak and the supplementation for Amaya. It is working.
  

Law of Atraction

• I envision Amaya following my instructions and she does. She also wants to!
  
• I envision Amaya cuddling and wanting to sit on my lap and she does that all the time now too. Daily! It's such a beautiful gift. Thank you God!
• I have been wanting to hang out with my friends and I was able to spend the evening drink wine and having a small celebration with my friends.
• I imagine myself being happy and I am. I love my life. I am happy and grateful for everything.
  

Mon ~ October 19, 2009

Today I grateful...

• Amaya woke up with a huge smile
• Amaya kisses me when I tell her I love her
• Amaya hugs and waves people she knows and loves
• Amaya is mobile, is healthy, disease free, cancer free, virus free, bacteria free, H1N1 free.
  
• Justin, Amaya, myself, my parents, my siblings, my family and my friends are all happy, healthy, disease free, cancer free, bacteria free, virus free H1N1 free, able to pay their bills and able to have extra money in their checking and savings accounts
• For my wonderful in-laws
• For my amazing husband, Justin. He is my best friend.
• For being able to laugh at myself.
• I am playing indoor soccer again. It's so much fun!
• I am able to work from home and make a decent salary.
• For the wonderful weather. It's so beautiful out.
• For the people in my life who call me and who are so supportive.
• For the full night of sleep last night.
• Amaya wants to be with her Mommy and Daddy.
  
• Gwendolyn Strong overcame her recent illness.
  
• We have the money to pay our bills and have extra money left over for our savings account.
• We haven't had any poop smearing incidents recently.
• Amaya is vocalizing more and has the intention and desires to verbally communicate with us.
• Amaya is a good eater.
• I am healthy, happy, disease free, cancer free, virus free, bacteria free, H1N1 free! :)
• I can hear and listen to my favorite music whenever I want.
• I have a local regional center to help fund Amaya's therapy.
• I can pay for the extra therapy Amaya needs to improve.
• Amaya is starting to put puzzles back together.
• Amaya's gross motor and fine motor strength is improving.
• Amaya's motor planning is improving.
  
• Amaya's autistic symptoms are going away.
• Amaya enjoys life.
  
• Amaya is coloring and trying to play the piano.
• We have options to help Amaya.
• I am married and married my best friend.
• For Amaya's mischevious and amazing personality. She is so much fun!!! I love her so much!
  

Law of Attraction

• I visualized a full night of sleep and last night we got that.
  
• I visualized Amaya cuddling and wanting to be with me and today she put her arm on mine and wanted to be near me.
  
• I visualized Amaya climbing up on the bed all by herself and she did that exact thing this evening!
• I visualized having Justin work from home more and now it's happening. He has flexibility which I value and appreciate!
• I have visualized Amaya recovering from autism, global apraxia and all of her global developmental delays and she is improving!!! :) She is more with us every day.
• I have visualized Justin and I being debt free and we are getting closer every month!
  
• I have visualized a happier, more peaceful self and that is happening. I feel more centered and am happier than I have been in a long time.
• I have visualized Amaya getting at least 30 hours/week of 1:1 ABA at home and it looks like that is going to happen. Our attornies have been working so hard and are wonderful!
  

Wed ~ October 14, 2009

Today I am grateful...

• Amaya wanted to cuddle with me. It's a new thing she is doing and I love it!
• Amaya is having a huge break through. She is coming around and is acting more and more like a typical child.
• Amaya wants to verbally communicate. Now that the intent is there we just have to focus on getting her to actually speak.
• Amaya has so much personality. She is funny, gets my jokes and sarcasm, laughs when I laugh and she has a few tricks up here sleeve too.
• Amaya's rate of acquisition of skills is increasing!
  
• Justin, Amaya, myself, my siblings, my parents, my family and my friends are all happy, healthy, disease, virus and bacteria free and that we are all able to pay our bills during this time.
  
• Amaya is doing so well in her therapy.
• Amaya has so many wonderful therapists who love her and who enjoy working with her.
  
• Justin is working so hard to give us the life that we have.
• For my family and friends who help me get through each day.
• I am alive, well and happy. I have a lot to live for and be grateful for.
  
• I live in a safe community.
  
• We have money to pay our bills and extra money in our checking and savings accounts.
  
• For the continued rain. I hope it continues this season so we can get out of this drought!
• For Justin's family who is coming to visit us tonight. They are such great people!
• Murphy who loves to creep up next to me and keep me warm.
• I am going to eat sushi tonight! I can't wait!
• I can go out and get a hot cocoa or a hot coffee drink when I feel like it.
  
• Amaya loves spaghetti squash!
• For the clean water, organic food and clean air every day!
• For my Dad who has given up so much for myself and the rest of my family.
• For my siblings whom all helped make me who I am today.
• For all the people who are in my life.
• For being able to laugh. I love to laugh!

Law of Attraction

• Today Amaya had a GREAT day in therapy. She is mastering out of everything and her rate of acquisition continues to increase and a faster pace. We are so proud of her!
• Amaya is throwing more tantrums. She is acting more like a typical child each and every day!
• Today I wanted sushi and Justin is on his way home with some now! :)
  
• I have been wanting a clean house and today my house is clean!
  
• I have been visualizing Amaya being able to go out in public and hold our hands and explore like a typical child. Today she looked like a typical child in a book store wanting to explore her books. :)
  

Tuesday ~ October 13, 2009

Today I am grateful...

• For the RAIN!!! We needed it so badly.
  
• I have a roof that does not leak over our heads.
• That we all got around town safely especially with the slippery and wet conditions outside.
• God has blessed me with such a beautiful and loving family.
• Amaya is my daughter. She always makes me smile!
• Justin is my husband and best friend. He always makes me laugh.
  
• I got my hair cut today! Yay!
• Amaya continues to build on her skills and she is improving!
  
• Amaya's rate of acquisition of skills is getting faster!
• Amaya is jumping more.
  
• Amaya is trying to vocalize more. She is really trying and I'm proud and grateful for her efforts.
• For the people who works so hard with her and push her to go further.
• For all the positive people in my life. I love my friends.
  
• We have money in our checking and savings accounts.
  
• We continue to have jobs to pay our bills.
• We have clean water to drink, organic food to eat and clean air to breathe.
  
• For my families support during my ups and downs.
• I am able to stay sane and composed during this difficult trial.
• I can hear music that makes me feel centered.
• Amy S told me about her spirituality center...I'm going to go.
• Justin, Amaya, myself, my parents, my siblings, my nieces, the rest of my family and friends are all happy, healthy, disease free and able to survive during these economic times.
• Amaya's fine motor skills are improving.
  
• Amaya is such a good (non-picky) eater.
  
• We are all mobile and able to move around and enjoy our earth freely.
• I have my freedoms and am grateful for the area we live in.
  

Law of Attraction

• I have been having dreams of Amaya talking and today she tried to vocalize. She is really really trying and I think it's going to happen soon!
• I have been visualizing a healthier, stronger, more coordinated Amaya and we are seeing that come to life. She is really able to move better, is running better, is jumping and her fine motor skills are improving!
• I have been visualizing being free of credit card debt. I look at our statement and saw we owe less than what I thought! We will reach our goal soon!
• I have been longing for the day Amaya would want to cuddle or hang out with me. Now she likes to cuddle against me and she let me lay in bed with her today! Soon we will be playing board games and having sleepovers in tent in her room! I can't wait! :)
• I have been wanting and visualizing Amaya with better fine motor skills. Today she put a lego on a lego board. That is huge for her!
  

Saturday ~ October 10, 2009

Today I am grateful....
(This is my daily journal acknowledging all the things I am grateful for on this day. This is where I will honor and appreciate all that I have in my life.)

• For all the wonderful people in my life who make me smile and help me get through life's challenges.
• I am able to walk, breathe and that I am alive, healthy and disease free.
  
• Amaya , Justin, my parents, my siblings, my nieces and my friends are all happy, healthy, disease free and are able to pay their bills during this difficult economic time.
• Justin & I were able to spend quality time with Amaya today.
• Amaya is expanding on her skill set and is acquiring skills at a faster pace.
• Amaya is more social and aware.
• Amaya is recovering from autism and her global developmental delays. She is getting better!
• Justin is my husband and that he is so supportive and understanding.
• Amaya is my daughter and she knows how much I love her.
• Amaya has so much personality and that it shines through!
• My brother Michael likes to spend so much time at our house. He helps keep me grounded.
  
• I have discovered the amazingly talented musician, Melpo Mene.
• Our family has a roof over our head
• We have access to an abundance of food and clean water on a daily basis.
• For all the challenges life has thrown my way. This journey has been amazing.
  
• I saw Amaya wanting to color and to challenge herself even though she knows it's going to be hard.
• I woke up to a happy Amaya.
  
• Amaya is starting to communicate her needs better.
  
• Amaya is understanding more of what we are saying to her and what we are requesting too.
  
• I live in a clean and safe neighborhood.
• For the beautiful weather we had today.
• For the people who work so hard with Amaya to help her improve.
  

Law of Attraction
(Here I take a moment to acknowledge how the law of attraction is working in my life.)

• Today Amaya peeled stickers an put them on paper with some assistance. She UNDERSTOOD what I wanted from her. This is a big step and exciting step for her!
• Amaya communicated to me that she wanted to color and she waited patiently as I got the tools for her.
  
• Amaya reached for me when she was upset. This is new for her! :)
• Justin helped me clean by vacuuming. What a good husband!

Today was a good day!

Like the song says "I want to Thank You Thank You..."

"Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road." -John Henry Jowett

I recently came across an article that has resonated with me as it talks about the importance of a little exercise of Gratitude & Appreciation as a secret to success. As important as success is to me, I found the exercise could be more useful in bringing me out of this funk that I have been stuck in for what seems like an eternity. I don't want to be a downer and I certainly don't want to bring others down either. So in attempt to be a more positive and inspirational individual, I have decided to keep a personal blog to document all the things I have to be grateful for.

Before I post the people, places and things for which I am grateful for and appreciative of for today, I will post some helpful hints for those who happen to stumble upon this lovely little blog.

The basic idea of this exercise is if you learn to become grateful for the good and the bad, the easy and the difficult that are intertwined in your every day life, you will automatically attract more good into your life. It is a little something called the Law of Attraction. I believe in it and I hope you do too.

Helpful hints:

• Recognize all that you are already blessed with, including the simple things like being able to walk, have clean water to drink, etc.
• Be grateful for ALL that life has thrown your way - it is the most difficult experiences that help us grow to become better, wiser and stronger.
• Realize that we are surrounded by opportunities every day - be grateful for them, whether you capitalized on them or not. Maybe doing these exercises will open our eyes to opportunities that are there but wouldn't normally see.
  
• Carry a token with you every day as a reminder to stop and be grateful for all that you have. For me I have purchased a charm necklace.
  
• Keep a daily journal jotting down all the things in your life for which you are grateful for. You can write down 3 things or you can write down 50. It's all up to you. Be vague or be specific, just get it on paper. If you are grateful for not running out of toilet paper, then write it down. Whatever you are thankful for does not matter, as long as you are appreciative and acknowledging.
  
• Law of Attraction is working in all of our lives on a daily basis. In your journal write down the ways in which this law is working for you! By doing this, you will notice the positive aspects of your life.
  

“Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” -Margaret Cousins