24th December:  Today I am grateful for my parents. For many, many reasons I could never fully name or explain.  I love them both very much.

23rd December:  Today I am grateful for the running community on twitter.  Everyone is so friendly and willing to offer encouragement, support and advice.  You’ve all made a difference in my life, thank you!

22nd December: Today I am grateful for how many kind, compassionate and caring people I know.

21st December:  Today I am grateful for all the inspiring people I have met and known in my life.

20th December:  Today I am grateful for a chance to have fun and let the hair down.

19th December:  Today I am grateful for my home.  It’s small, but cosy and has become my haven.

18th December:  Today I am grateful for a gesture of appreciation for a difficult and stressful year at work.

17th December:  Today I am grateful for memories of time spent with family this summer.  As an ex-pat living thousands of miles away from family, any time spent with them is wonderful and cherished.

16th December: Today I am grateful for lessons I learned this year about grace and forgiveness.

15th December: Today I am grateful for an unhurried morning with no need to get up early.