Gratitude with a Twist
Envy in reverse: be thankful for all you DON'T have19 total reviews
Comment from muffinmama
I believe we all have what we need, but most of us don't realize it or appreciate it.
Your sister desperately needs a great and understanding husband who is there for her, financially and emotionally.
You needed strength and humor to get through the "Dicks" years of your life. You have both in spades, and many more traits that I'm sure kept you sane.
Most of all, you are smart enough to have an 'attitude of gratitude'.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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I believe we all have what we need, but most of us don't realize it or appreciate it.
Your sister desperately needs a great and understanding husband who is there for her, financially and emotionally.
You needed strength and humor to get through the "Dicks" years of your life. You have both in spades, and many more traits that I'm sure kept you sane.
Most of all, you are smart enough to have an 'attitude of gratitude'.
Comment Written 17-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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You are full of ssssssurprises today! Thank you Ryma.
I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
When we look at someone who appears to have it all, we really don't know what is going on inside. Your two Dicks might have been lacking, but at least you could get rid of them and be a lot happier. There are more dicks around than Toms. A few Harry's pop up now and again. Another really interesting post, Liz. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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When we look at someone who appears to have it all, we really don't know what is going on inside. Your two Dicks might have been lacking, but at least you could get rid of them and be a lot happier. There are more dicks around than Toms. A few Harry's pop up now and again. Another really interesting post, Liz. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 17-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from patcelaw
This is interesting to read and definitely has a twist on envy. May your weekend be blessed with all good things.
Patricia
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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This is interesting to read and definitely has a twist on envy. May your weekend be blessed with all good things.
Patricia
Comment Written 16-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You are right, Liz. I'm thankful, too, for what I don't have. You did a good job with your examples. It sounds, though, that Anne is in a place where she is loved and cared for.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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You are right, Liz. I'm thankful, too, for what I don't have. You did a good job with your examples. It sounds, though, that Anne is in a place where she is loved and cared for.
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from AnnaLinda
Wow Liz,
I was laughing hysterically OUTLOUD whilst reading the first portion of this. For instance..." I was miserably married to Dick (#1 and #2) for a total of 23 years." Me too! I may have topped by a couple of years.
Oh my! You flipped this story! Geez! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's mental health issues. I think your use of "My sister has everything I don't have." twice is very effective.
We all count our blessings in different ways...it seems,
AnnaLinda
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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Wow Liz,
I was laughing hysterically OUTLOUD whilst reading the first portion of this. For instance..." I was miserably married to Dick (#1 and #2) for a total of 23 years." Me too! I may have topped by a couple of years.
Oh my! You flipped this story! Geez! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's mental health issues. I think your use of "My sister has everything I don't have." twice is very effective.
We all count our blessings in different ways...it seems,
AnnaLinda
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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So pleased about the LOL!
I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from judiverse
Great example in your sister. She would probably happy to see an end to her health problems, despite the loving husband and all that money. It does make us realize that we can be happy for good health and the knowledge that we are loved, even if we aren't wealthy. I think a lot of people are like you. They may be envious of others but smart enough to know that what they have may not be enough.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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Great example in your sister. She would probably happy to see an end to her health problems, despite the loving husband and all that money. It does make us realize that we can be happy for good health and the knowledge that we are loved, even if we aren't wealthy. I think a lot of people are like you. They may be envious of others but smart enough to know that what they have may not be enough.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
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There's nothing like having good health. Although a good marriage is enviable. judi
Comment from royowen
It just goes to show, our lives have never meant to be, nor ever will be, the same as others, she probably envies your ability to be self sufficient...and feisty, depression wouldn't dare come nigh thy dwelling, for fear of rejection. But our job really, is to be grateful for what we have, not what we don't! Blessings Roy
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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It just goes to show, our lives have never meant to be, nor ever will be, the same as others, she probably envies your ability to be self sufficient...and feisty, depression wouldn't dare come nigh thy dwelling, for fear of rejection. But our job really, is to be grateful for what we have, not what we don't! Blessings Roy
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
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I?m certainly glad I married Elaine,
Comment from Ric Myworld
Sadly, no one has a perfect life. That's why we see so many affluent celebrities and such killing themselves. Love and health are all that truly matters when it comes right down to it. And few are lucky enough to ever have both. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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Sadly, no one has a perfect life. That's why we see so many affluent celebrities and such killing themselves. Love and health are all that truly matters when it comes right down to it. And few are lucky enough to ever have both. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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A couple of months ago I posted about not enying celebrities--you probably read it.
I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
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Tom's a dick too from what I've been told. LOL.
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Don't let TOM see that snarky remark!
Comment from Judy Lawless
I'm so sorry for Anne's health issues. Tom must be a saint to have supported her all of these years. It isn't an easy task. It sounds like there might have been some trauma she experienced as a teenager, perhaps, that she has kept secret all of these years? My mother was like that too.
I can understand your gratitude that you don't have the same health issues, but feel your pain for your sister.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I'm so sorry for Anne's health issues. Tom must be a saint to have supported her all of these years. It isn't an easy task. It sounds like there might have been some trauma she experienced as a teenager, perhaps, that she has kept secret all of these years? My mother was like that too.
I can understand your gratitude that you don't have the same health issues, but feel your pain for your sister.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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No trauma preceded her sudden onset of anorexia, which spiraled to general misery.
I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
Comment from kmoss
I thought I had all I ever wanted: good job, own house, 16 year relationship, no kids other than a stepdaughter, but I was wrong. Something is still missing. Meanwhile, my sister is an epic shitshow. I haven't talked to her in four years and don't plan to. I don't even take the time to rub my success in her face because it's not worth speaking to her. Lol.
Sorry for your sister's troubles. Thanks for the reminder to be thankful for what I do have...and what I don't! :)
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I thought I had all I ever wanted: good job, own house, 16 year relationship, no kids other than a stepdaughter, but I was wrong. Something is still missing. Meanwhile, my sister is an epic shitshow. I haven't talked to her in four years and don't plan to. I don't even take the time to rub my success in her face because it's not worth speaking to her. Lol.
Sorry for your sister's troubles. Thanks for the reminder to be thankful for what I do have...and what I don't! :)
Comment Written 15-Apr-2021
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2021
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I wouldn't trade places for anything! (Though I wish I'd had married Tom instead of the Dicks.) Cheers. LIZ
