Guest post by Carol
Today I Appreciate….
- Helping Hands – May 4th, I was conducting some business in Troy, and was at a house on 4th Ave. This was shortly after that severe storm had passed by with tremendous, sudden wind and rain. I looked down as I walked up the 3 or 4 stairs on the stoop and saw something that didn’t register at first – then I recognized it as a baby bird laying on the cement step. I continued up and put something in the person’s mailbox, and coming down the stairs, I saw another baby bird on another stair.
One was gone from the physical world, but the other was still moving slightly. By instinct, I scooped up the little bird and put him in my car so he wouldn’t die by himself on the hard cement. In coming to retrieve him, I saw 2 more babies in the same condition, and scooped them up as well. I figured they would pass over in the next 10-15 minutes. I had over an hour’s drive home with another stop on the way.
As I peeked at the little birds, they seemed to be moving more. They weren’t dead. On my next stop, I found an old sheet I had in the trunk for my dogs, and nestled the birds in that. They cuddled together and seemed more comfortable.
As I got closer to home and noticed that the three little ones were still breathing, I began to say to myself, “Now what?” I figured between our friend, Coryelle, who knows a lot about birds, and Ellie, who knows a lot about everything, we could figure something out.
Upon reaching home, I emptied the car and then showed the little ones to Ellie. She called Coryelle, and we got on the Internet. These little ones needed a special formula and feeding every 15 minutes. Well, that wasn’t going to happen. Our vet was closed by this time. Ellie called the emergency vet who put us in touch with a Wild Life Rescue person who lives 7 minutes from us. The Wild Life Rescue person asked if we could bring them to him. If he lived in California, I would have brought them to him! Yes, we could. He said he had four baby raccoons coming in also.
Off we went with the little creatures. The man took them in and made them comfy and warm and was about to prepare some food when the raccoons came in.
I don’t know what will become of these little ones, but at least they were left in the hands of someone who cared and knows how to care for them. And at least they weren’t left for dead on cement stairs.
In Schoharie County, there is a resource for animals from the wild who need care: Wildlife Alive, PO Box 410, 167 Llama Lane, Middleburgh, NY 12122 (518-827-7733).
PS. We “serendipitously” 
heard from a woman who is now caring for the little ones, and a week later they are still alive and doing well!
Guest post by Carol
Today I Appreciate….
- A Little Knowledge – I appreciate a little knowledge which can go a long way.
Yes, we are Do-It-Yourself people (DIY) when we can put some time together. Latest projects – fixing the rider lawn mower because the belt kept falling off. Ellie took care of that! Running well now.
What to do when the kitchen cabinets are leaning forward and seem to be coming away from the wall? Call the DIY-ers. We actually were able to stabilize them and started the process of refinishing them.
I appreciate the feeling of accomplishment and the knowledge that we can take care of some things ourselves. (And also, it is good to know when it is appropriate to “call the guy!”)
by Carol on April 26, 2010
Guest post by Carol
Today I Appreciate….
- So Many Things – Where to begin….
What comes to mind first is laughing. We were out with friends last evening and had so many laughs. I don’t know what was better – the fun interaction or the entertainment. The answer is both. It is so good to laugh. Laughing just feels good.
And right behind it is the synchronicity of “events.” I have a business transaction going on that has attracted the two greatest people. They make business fun. Whether this deal goes through or not really doesn’t matter – though my preference is that it would. It’s the getting together and finding and putting these deals together that is the joy – the clay to be molded. And that feels good.
So what’s the common denominator here – seems to be fun and good times. Yes, I do appreciate that!
by Ellie on April 19, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- A Magnificent Week – You have a choice today… You can see the week before you as a regular week or you can proclaim it to be “Magnificent Week”!
During a Magnificent Week the world looks brighter – The people before you are friendly and helpful – Opportunities come to you – Your creativity soars – You feel light, happy, joyful – It is Magnificent!
The choice is yours…. Which do you choose?
by Ellie on April 17, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- New Directions – Big Thanks to all who emailed me and shared your feedback …
It’s time for a change at this website… So I will be posting once a week, on Mondays — which will give me some more time to concentrate at Living the Law of Attraction (Stay tuned as I have a new program that will be announced there )
I will continue to do my personal appreciation lists… And I hope you will too and share them with us!
by Ellie on April 16, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Delays – Yesterday I was on my way to pick up my friend and neighbor, Coryelle at the train station in Hudson, NY. She was on her way back from Germany and had gotten the 4:40 train out of Penn Station. That would get her into Hudson at about 6:40pm.
I left home about 5:15 that gave me enough time to get gas and arrive just a few minutes before the train… About 1/2 through the trip my cell phone was beeping – it had messages for me. I listened in and it was Coryelle telling me her train was late leaving NYC… and she would be about 1 hour late. She had called me earlier but we don’t get cell phone reception where we live and at the 1/2 point was the first time I had reception.
So there I was 1/2 to Hudson and 1/2 to home…. What to do? Well I could get upset – I could get mad at the train … mad at the cell phone company for not having reception throughout our area… OR …. I could go get a chocolate shake!
The shake won as it was the thing that brought a smile to my face! 
So I went a little out of my way – got my chocolate shake … then enjoyed a leisurely ride through Catskill NY drinking my chocolate shake and listening to Abraham tapes!
Delay? What delay – I had a leisure ride enjoying the beautiful Catskill mountains while enjoying a scrumptious chocolate shake as I listened to my favorite person to listen to!
Life is Good! 
by Ellie on April 15, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- The Laws of the Universe -Everything is working in perfect order – I don’t have to yet see that perfect order – I don’t have to fret – I don’t have to worry – I can just Be and Know The Laws of the Universe are orchestrating to bring perfect balance to us all.
“Since you have control over what thoughts you offer, what could be more just than the powerful Law of Attraction responding equally to everyone who offers a vibration? Once you gain control over the thoughts you think, your sense of injustice will subside and will be replaced with the exuberance for life and the zest to create that you were born with. Let everything in the Universe be an example to you of the way the Laws of the Universe work.” ~ Abraham
by Ellie on April 14, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Spring Growth – I absolutely adore this time of the year… as everyday brings something new!
The mountains across from us are starting to buzz in that bright green new color… The grass in the yard is growing – getting a deeper green everyday.Trees are starting to blossom…
The birds are flying about and talking to each other every morning and evening. Every day I can drive down the same road and see something new. It’s a time of re-birth – a time to celebrate!
What do you appreciate today?
by Ellie on April 13, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- Your Feedback – So…. I’ve been thinking about changing the format of this site and I would absolutely appreciate your feedback.
I do appreciation lists everyday – but I am finding posting them here on this site has become very time consuming. The reason for that is I don’t want to repeat a topic… Yet the truth is I absolutely do repeat appreciations on many days…. Like I appreciate my coffee everyday!
I’m thinking of doing a post once a week – start on Sunday or Monday and then you can leave your comments at that post as the week goes on….
So… today please tell me what you think about this idea – you can post it right here along with your appreciation for the day – or you can email me from the contact form
I Appreciate Your Feedback!
by Ellie on April 12, 2010
Today I Appreciate….
- A Really Nice Weekend – Carol’s step daughter and step grandson came to visit us this weekend. We hadn’t seen them in quite some time and it was so good to be with them and chat and play.
We have to re-arrange some things with our dogs when company comes… and we have to rearrange our own schedule… We aren’t used to the TV being on so much… But both of us were aware of ourselves.. We each took time to appreciate and take care of ourselves… And the weekend was such a Joy!
What do you appreciate today?
