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2010 marked my ability to stay home with our 3 children. I think this is the thing I am most grateful for. I can't imagine this year any other way; by staying home I have been able to have so many wonderful experiences with my children and husband that work would not have allowed.

I am thankful that this past year we conceived our 4th child and he will be here this coming June!!

I am grateful that my family and friends stayed healthy this year--no major surgeries, illnesses, or hospital stays.

I'm thankful that even though we had a few unexpected serious accidents and surgeries in 2010, we are all healthy(ish) and happy (very!).

I'm thankful for gift of extra time. I made a life change last year that will give me more time with my family.

2010: The Year my 25+ year career ended. With a lay off.
~~ ME??!!!
** Yes, YOU!
And I am so very grateful.

Job stress had led to time off on disability several years ago, and my fantastic, amazing, wow-they-PAY-me job was never again fantastic or amazing. The "decision" to quit was forced on me.
And I am so very grateful.

I walked out in May. My husband still works there. I drive by all the time - it's less than two miles from home. I haven't wanted to return once.
And I am so very grateful.

My body yearned for repair. My six months' severance pay allowed me to work with a nutritionist and a physical trainer. The signs of improvement are subtle on the outside though much larger on the inside.
And I am so very grateful.

My former employer provided several months' outplacement service. I know what I need to do to find a job. I have focused on my youngest sons' last year of high school; I have dreamed of finding a new career, a new exhilarating job.
And I am so very grateful.

My severance pay allowed us to continue living as we were, with small cutbacks. Christmas has always had a small budget.
And I am so very grateful.

Good bye 2010.

Hello 2011.
I need to ....
cut expenses more drastically.
define my income needs.
challenge myself to find that elusive job.
create the framework of life with an empty nest.
{{ too wordy; not concise enough }}

I need to ....
define my goals.
achieve my goals.
simply my life.
love this new stage of my life.

2010, I am very grateful for the challenges you brought me.
2011, I am looking forward to challenging myself to grow.

I am grateful for God and His roll in my everyday life. For the abundant blessings He pours out at every strange turn.

I am grateful I have been able to watch my baby grow, and that we were able to come up with a plan for the next few years of our lives.

I am grateful that I had the opportunity to teach my first college class in 2010. It took a lot of my time and energy, but I learned so much from the experience.

Of course I am grateful for my family and friends. I am also grateful for my book club--getting me reading & thinking again :)

I am thankful for my little nephew who was born in 2010...after many, many years of trying! He is such a blessing to us all :)

Thank you so much! I am grateful for every moment-- happy, sad, exhilirating, frustrating, scary, funny, amazing and character building that happened in 2010.

i am thankful for my parents 40th wedding anniversary as a family in crystal beach canada! what an inspiration my parents are and watching their love weave our family as one is truly inspiring! i only hope that i can achieve the same in life!

I am grateful that my husband and daughters have been very supportive to me during a very emotional year for me as I dealt with a personal tragedy, being sexually assaulted. It hasn't been easy but I still find the beauty in life!!!

I am grateful for the finally getting the gumption to start my own blog and it's going great so far.

I am grateful that my grandfather is still with us after a rough year of falls and surgery. He is an amazing man and I am blessed to have spent another year with him!

I am grateful for my sweet baby who is healthy and strong, even after a rocky start.

I am so grateful for my family and my life. 2010 brought many ups and downs, but I choose to focus on all the good!!!!

I am grateful for my wonderful husband; he works super hard so I can stay home with our two beautiful girlies! This has been a wonderful year of LIFE.

Loving these concepts and the necklaces are fab!

This year I was most grateful that I was able to find a job after being unemployeed for several months. It certainly isn't my dream job but I can pay all my bills.