Prayer and Daily Expression of Gratitude

[Guide Dog]

Grateful that an opportunity that seemed lost may have just been stalled.

[Scurvy Dog]

Grateful that recent decisions that felt wrong are starting to feel right. Looking forward to what new adventures life will bring me and my family. 

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for a renewal of sorts.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for forward movement.

[michael]

I'm grateful that my son returned home yesterday safely from his tour of duty with the USAF in Afghanistan. He was shot once in the body armor and okay, and killed one Taliban on his fourth day in-country when Bagram Air Base had the major attack a few months back. Grateful to God for His protection of my son.

[Guide Dog]

Michael,

I'm grateful for your son's safe return.

Grateful for getting through the vast majority of a large pile of work yesterday, when I had mentally been dreading the process for days before.

[michael]

Guide Dog, thank you sir, I appreciate it!

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to have come to a decision today about something.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for a silly dress-up week at work; levity is a good thing.

[Dog Howie]

Michael: The death of my 24 year old eldest son this summer (non military death) has allowed me to be that much more grateful for my fellow sojourner fathers who know the joy of welcoming their sons home.  I am glad to join you in grateful appreciation of his safe return.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for people who are flexible with their schedules.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for a new plan regarding a certain path.

[The Tao]

I'm grateful for the opportunity to train with the people that I get to train with.

I'm grateful that I have been given a second chance at life (at least the current one).

[michael]

Michael: The death of my 24 year old eldest son this summer (non military death) has allowed me to be that much more grateful for my fellow sojourner fathers who know the joy of welcoming their sons home.  I am glad to join you in grateful appreciation of his safe return.

Thank you brother, and I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine.

Today I am thankful that my son, his wife, and my Granddaughter have been able to spend a couple of weeks with us. It has been precious time, especially with the little one around.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to have had dinner last night with a group of people I am no longer able to see on a regular basis.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to have jumped into something I probably should have not waited to start.

[Crafty_Dog]

Grateful to be home with my family!!!

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for stillness.

[The Tao]

I'm grateful for those that are a part of my life, including those of you that are reading this.
I'm grateful for the teachers that I have had and will have.
I'm grateful that my life did not turn out like those of my associates from my distant past.
I'm not hunting cartel in Mexico yet, but my life isn't what it could have been.
I owe each of you so much that I will never be able to repay it, so it is my job to repay as much of it as I can.

[Crafty_Dog]

Pay it forward!

[The Tao]

Pay it forward!

With every action Crafty Dog, with every action Sir. I will.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for a good family day.

[The Tao]

I'm grateful that we live in the Land of the Free.
I'm grateful for those that protect this land.
I'm grateful for our mothers and those that we protect.
I'm grateful that there is still something worth protecting.

[michael]

Grateful for an extended weekend with the Mrs., spending time in Virginia visiting wineries, Monticello, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Awesome state and colors.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for time with which to think.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for two possabilities.

[Crafty_Dog]

Profoundly grateful for a week on my own with our two children-- and grateful for Cindy's return tomorrow night.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for having taken care of something I have been neglecting.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for people dillagent about providing information when asked.

[Guide Dog]

Crateful for metaphorical war buddies. I write that only as an analogy; I have never served and have great respect for those who do and have.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for an opportunity/dilemma.

[danicasdad]

give thanks for healing and times of injury, to reflect and renew.

[The Tao]

I'm grateful for the people that I get to train with. I'm grateful for the mantra of "Higher consciousness through harder contact." I'm grateful that I have people in my life that are worthy of teaching.

I'm grateful for the possibilities that all of the above, in conjuction with dedication and training, will provide. My life is awesome. All of you are no small part of it. For this, I thank you.

[pau]

well im Grateful my brother in law is out the hospital 

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to have completed a major step in a long process.

[Stickgrappler]

Woof Dog Randall, Kaju Dog, cordtheseeker and other soldiers/veterans,

*Bows deeply to all*


Happy Veteran's Day!

THANK YOU!

Very truly yours,

~sg

[DougMacG]

I am grateful for all who have served this country, in particular my Dad's service in France and Germany during WWII. I am also grateful that our side saw that particular conflict through to victory.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for having come to something approximating a decision.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to be able to doubt a recent decision about which I thought my mind was made up.

[danicasdad]

grateful for the courageous teachers who have come into my life. you show me a strength, faith and character that im blessed to witness.

[Guide Dog]

Mostly grateful for technology this morning.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to know some truly authentic people through this thing we call martial arts.

[Dog Howie]

Grateful to have been taught how to  walk through fire w open eyes and a clear head. And for those who's instruction helped me do just that.

[Guide Dog]

 I was in a bad mood all day yesterday for no particular reason; I'm grateful to be out of it.

[Scurvy Dog]

Grateful for all my great family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving all !!!
 

[G M]

Grateful for those far from home, in harm's way to protect this nation.

[Guide Dog]

Grateful for another year of blessings in this life. Happy Thanksgiving.

[Crafty_Dog]

Grateful for so many things-- today in particular for my wonderful wife and children.

[Kaju Dog]

Gratful I dont work in retail or for any department store   

[Guide Dog]

Grateful to have taken the next step in a long journey.