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.

14th December:  Today I am grateful for the person who inspired me to start running!

13th December:  Today I am grateful for a rose.

12th December:  Today I am grateful for a thoughtful gesture from a friend.

11th December:  Today I am grateful for some really supportive, amazing and wonderful friends.  ❤

(Psst, what’s this gratitude stuff all about anyway?)

10th December: Today I am grateful for childhood jokes and general all around silliness. 😀

9th December: Today I am grateful for @UKRunChat and the #ukrunchat hour on Sunday evenings.  So many good conversations and an opportunity to ask questions and get them answered!