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Got Gratitude? Share it here!

Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought.

I’m grateful that our twins’ hearing tested out ok and that they do not have hearing loss as was previously suspected.
gina

I’m thankful for the gorgeous weather where I live.  I want to be more appreciative of it.
Texas Transplant

I am grateful that my little girl is learning to read and that she is loving the process.  I’m also grateful that we’re about to go on vacation to Mexico.  We both need the break!
Diane

I am grateful I live in a community with cooperative neighbors and that my kids are happy and healthy
audrey

I’m grateful for kind and understanding downstairs neighbors when it comes to noisy upstairs toddlers!
jnb

I am thankful to the universe for helping me survive financially through these tough times. Each time I have a crisis something changes to make it possible to overcome the hurdle
J

I am grateful to be alive and well.
Faye

I’m grateful for a husband who never blames. He inspires me to “focus on being the right partner.”
Janine Kovac

Every week we post a photo submitted by one of our readers along with all the happy and thankful comments gathered throughout the week. 

To contribute, email your gratitude (a sentence or two would be great) or your favorite photo to Janine at janinek@berkeley.edu. 

You can also contribute by commenting at the bottom of this post.  Please include: your name if you’d like us to use it and any other info you’d like us to list, e.g., if the “gratitude” is from one of your children, it would be great to know his or her age.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Grateful for Love? Share it here!

Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought.

I’m grateful for 12 years of growing together with my best friend!
gina

I am grateful that my mother-in-law’s PET scan was clear, and she is now cancer free!
Michelle

I am thankful for a loving daughter (22) who finds time each week to spend with me even though her schedule is full. She will even bring stuff over to make me dinner regularly.
J

I am deeply grateful for the many inspirational college students with whom I get to work.  They make me believe that humans are evolving in positive ways.

I am very grateful my teenage daughters 9 yrs old and 17 yrs old (most of the time) still like me ; -)
Nedra

I’m thankful for our grandchildren—they have such a positive attitude and remind us that life is good.
Phoebe

I am grateful for a visit from my daughter before she takes on her new adventure as a chef—also that she has such a wonderful opportunity.
Foresthouse

I’m grateful that my writing group has a “growth mindset.” It’s inspiring to be around women who are so supportive of each other.
east bay mom

I’m grateful that my husband remembers what brand of hummus the kids like.
Janine Kovac

Every week we post a photo submitted by one of our readers along with all the happy and thankful comments gathered throughout the week. 

To contribute, email your gratitude (a sentence or two would be great) or your favorite photo to Janine at janinek@berkeley.edu. 

You can also contribute by commenting at the bottom of this post.  Please include: your name if you’d like us to use it and any other info you’d like us to list, e.g., if the “gratitude” is from one of your children, it would be great to know his or her age.

Got Gratitude? Share it here!

Welcome to our community gratitude journal, open to all who’d like to express their thanks or share a happy thought.

I am thankful to have two daughters who enjoy each other and love each other with all they have.
Sarah, mother of two

I am grateful that my husband has quit smoking. It’s been 3 weeks and he’s doing great!
Anon

I’m thankful that our close-knit group that meets weekly is dedicated to intentional growth—we make it a daily habit to be grateful. We are seeing changes in our relationships.
Phoebe

I am grateful that i can make my kids laugh.
emilymom

I am grateful that my father-in-law is approved for a medicine that will buy him some extra time.
gina

I am grateful that God has blessed me with me a wonderful family and for each day that God is giving me.
Jacque675

I am grateful for my beloved wife of over 40 years and parents who remained faithful for over 60. And for all my children and grandchildren.
John WW

I’m happy that our preschool has planned a “Parents Night Out” (their most popular fundraiser) for tomorrow night.
Janine Kovac

Every week we post a photo submitted by one of our readers along with all the happy and thankful comments gathered throughout the week. 

Sarah

To contribute, email your gratitude (a sentence or two would be great) or your favorite photo to Janine at janinek@berkeley.edu. 

You can also contribute by commenting at the bottom of this post.  Please include: your name if you’d like us to use it and any other info you’d like us to list, e.g., if the “gratitude” is from one of your children, it would be great to know his or her age.