tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post3267102377091578575..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Luck & GratitudeJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-46906577162091333292014-03-09T15:38:47.660-04:002014-03-09T15:38:47.660-04:00Theresa - There are a lot! And that makes life pre...Theresa - There are a lot! And that makes life pretty awesome! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69952146963980149242014-03-09T12:45:12.532-04:002014-03-09T12:45:12.532-04:00What a lot of things to be grateful for!
My siste...What a lot of things to be grateful for!<br /><br />My sister is also my best friend. :)Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-51457555381532331212014-03-06T17:06:37.076-05:002014-03-06T17:06:37.076-05:00Jamie - you're so right!
Margo - those intang...Jamie - you're so right!<br /><br />Margo - those intangibles are often what makes life worth while!<br /><br />Linda - sadly you're right - often times those things are forgotten!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69490856085138908712014-03-06T13:52:51.193-05:002014-03-06T13:52:51.193-05:00All parents should instill those simple truths in ...All parents should instill those simple truths in their children. So few do.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-77957802724983424252014-03-06T11:27:04.191-05:002014-03-06T11:27:04.191-05:00I grew up incredibly with everything on your list ...I grew up incredibly with everything on your list (except the sister! still wish I had a sister!) but I am so grateful for the close friends who have become my surrogate sisters and I love that you listed creativity, passion, hope and joy as things you are grateful for too. Sometimes the intangibles are forgotten but they are so important!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-25951133532336882322014-03-06T10:52:45.343-05:002014-03-06T10:52:45.343-05:00Wonderful list, Jemi! It's one thing to recogn...Wonderful list, Jemi! It's one thing to recognize all the good, but to be grateful sweetens it even more. Bliss! :)Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284738955789123035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-38351564802995401552014-03-05T19:45:07.752-05:002014-03-05T19:45:07.752-05:00Lynda - it really is - and there's always more...Lynda - it really is - and there's always more than we think! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45936775683081537772014-03-05T19:42:40.483-05:002014-03-05T19:42:40.483-05:00It's good to stop and think about all the thin...It's good to stop and think about all the things we are grateful for.<br />Hugs.Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-71617580339961148612014-03-05T17:26:34.374-05:002014-03-05T17:26:34.374-05:00Michelle - how did I not know it was world Read Al...Michelle - how did I not know it was world Read Aloud day!!!! At least I did that today :)<br /><br />Crystal - that's awesome - thanks!!<br /><br />Beth - I would echo all of your additions - we've been very lucky Beth!! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57440744935550277442014-03-05T16:49:11.450-05:002014-03-05T16:49:11.450-05:00I'm grateful for many of the same things as yo...I'm grateful for many of the same things as you - a wonderful family, the ability to be quiet and listen, the importance of laughter and doing right. Now I'm grateful for a wonderful husband, terrific kids, and the space to be able to write with joy!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-7215485966744703362014-03-05T16:21:06.029-05:002014-03-05T16:21:06.029-05:00Yay! Your post made me smile in a crazy wicked way...Yay! Your post made me smile in a crazy wicked way. I just want to echo everything you said. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-2062029179383728722014-03-05T15:41:57.733-05:002014-03-05T15:41:57.733-05:00Your 10 'growing-up lucky' points really r...Your 10 'growing-up lucky' points really resonated with me. Every one of them. So I count myself as super-lucky AND blessed!<br />An attitude of gratitude is a great one to live by!!<br />HAPPY WORLD READ ALOUD DAY!<br /><a href="http://writer-in-transit.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Writer In Transit</a>Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-81918401666889872562014-03-05T07:28:00.501-05:002014-03-05T07:28:00.501-05:00Carol - thanks so much! It is sad how few people g...Carol - thanks so much! It is sad how few people grow up without those things!<br /><br />Gary - I'm grateful to know you too! This internet thing can be a very good thing eh! :)<br /><br />Kristin - thank you! The online writing community is one of the most amazing groups I've ever met! :)<br /><br />Kari - that attitude can be contagious too! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-6951357473915027692014-03-05T00:17:10.855-05:002014-03-05T00:17:10.855-05:00What a great idea for a blogfest. I love your grat...What a great idea for a blogfest. I love your gratitude list. <br /><br />The world would be a brighter place if we all held an attitude of gratitude.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-41136844463931564442014-03-04T20:55:57.875-05:002014-03-04T20:55:57.875-05:00Love your post! Sounds like you grew up in a wonde...Love your post! Sounds like you grew up in a wonderful home with solid values. <br /><br />Somewhat new to this blogging world, I'm beginning to understand how amazing other writers/bloggers can be with their support and encouragement. Definitely something to be grateful for!!Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-5010464413623427872014-03-04T18:33:01.622-05:002014-03-04T18:33:01.622-05:00Hey Jemi,
How's it goin', eh?
You are bl...Hey Jemi,<br /><br />How's it goin', eh?<br /><br />You are blessed and your gratitude for your blessings resonates within your posting.<br /><br />I'm grateful to know you. I'd be most grateful if these darned blog hops ended :)<br /><br />Take care, Jemi.<br /><br />Gary :)klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-18674306460106070512014-03-04T18:19:43.505-05:002014-03-04T18:19:43.505-05:00LOVE this! I grew up knowing those things, too. I ...LOVE this! I grew up knowing those things, too. I think a lot of people don't grow up that way anymore. It's sad. Great post. I'm sharing it on Twitter.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21760374475150168502014-03-04T16:46:14.837-05:002014-03-04T16:46:14.837-05:00Catherine - family and friends are the most import...Catherine - family and friends are the most important of all!<br /><br />Dezzy - I agree. My parents grew up in a war situation and they created a wonderful situation for my sister and I<br /><br />Theresa - me too! I think family is the best of all!<br /><br />Jenni - those friendships are so very important!<br /><br />Sherry - I did - and I'm so very grateful!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57428826450425794492014-03-04T16:03:42.243-05:002014-03-04T16:03:42.243-05:00You learned a lot of great things growing up!You learned a lot of great things growing up!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-28743824756897831352014-03-04T12:37:43.152-05:002014-03-04T12:37:43.152-05:00What a beautiful list! My sister didn't become...What a beautiful list! My sister didn't become my BFF until we had grown up, but it's such a gift. And friendships with other writers (bloggers, critters, etc.) makes this all worthwhile.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-89491458473135551372014-03-04T12:12:58.661-05:002014-03-04T12:12:58.661-05:00Sounds like you have a lot to be grateful for. I a...Sounds like you have a lot to be grateful for. I am so grateful for my husband and children. I've been able to create the kind of family I always longed for. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-19288502173331228242014-03-04T08:42:40.154-05:002014-03-04T08:42:40.154-05:00having in mind that list of yours, you truly are l...having in mind that list of yours, you truly are lucky, Jemi :) <br />I'm the otherway around. Always been plagued by extreme lack of luck. Poverty, hunger, wars, bombings, no family, and many other problems... but I think that people who swim in troubles usually have deeper perspective on life and grow stronger DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-81771511137620946752014-03-04T07:56:07.399-05:002014-03-04T07:56:07.399-05:00Such an uplifting reminder. I'm grateful for s...Such an uplifting reminder. I'm grateful for so many blessings I have been given especially my family and good friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82278545116907478792014-03-04T07:20:14.540-05:002014-03-04T07:20:14.540-05:00Mason - me too - there's nothing more importan...Mason - me too - there's nothing more important than family & friends in my life!<br /><br />Tara - I hope for the same for my kids!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45587774430307104632014-03-03T23:52:17.787-05:002014-03-03T23:52:17.787-05:00What a lucky person you are to have so much to be ...What a lucky person you are to have so much to be grateful for. :)I sure hope my kids feel the same sort of gratitude when they are grown.TLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613912638668399684noreply@blogger.com