Challenge 14: Gratitude
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Joyful Moment #612
I collect joyful moments like some people collect stamps. I put most joyful moments in a small book. Some of my joyful moments are also written on this blog. I had another joyful moment today. It was #612. It happened as I wrote in my journal. I have been a journal writer since I was… Continue reading
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Joyful Moment
When I was nine, I decided I wanted to be smart. I didn’t know how to be smart, so I asked the smartest person I knew for advice. Grandmas know everything when you’re a kid. Grandma told me to get a library card and read one book a month. I’m happy to report that I’ve… Continue reading
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The End of Gratitude
My gratitude 2019 challenge has ended. I don’t have be thankful for another year. That’s a joke and to prove it I did a bonus thankful day. Thankful day#29: I’m thankful for my apartment. It’s good to have a place to live. Thankful day #30: I’m thankful for my sister Jenny and her willingness to… Continue reading
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Gratitude Days 10-28
Thankful day #10: l am thankful for my legs and the ability to walk. Thankful day #11: l am thankful for veterans and their families for sacrificing so much for me. Thankful day #12: l am grateful for my legs. I took a walk around a park today. I’m glad l have legs that can… Continue reading
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Gratitude Challenge Days 1-9
During November, I have a tradition. I think of one thing I’m thankful for every day. I then post my thankful messages on social media. It’s a good tradition. I’ve done it for 6 years now. Here’s what I’ve written so far this year. Thankful day#1: Clean water. Thankful Day #2: My family and friends.… Continue reading
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The Dress part 2
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about getting rid of the dress I wore to my 10th grade winter formal. I was afraid that by letting the dress go I would forget a magical evening. I’m once again faced with saying a farewell. How do you say goodbye to your wedding dress?… Continue reading
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The rest of my thankful month (2 months late)
Life happens. Blogs get forgotten. That’s what happened to this little blog. I did my thankful challenge during November for the entire month. I wrote down my thankful item each day. I just forgot to post it on this blog. Here are the rest of my thankful challenge days. Day 12: I’m thankful for veterans… Continue reading
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Omelets, Moms, my toothbrush and other things to be thankful for today
Every November, I have a tradition. I write down one thing I’m thankful for every day. It helps me remember my many privileges and blessings. It’s a chance to pause and show gratitude to God and the people around me. It helps me reflect on how I can help those who are not as fortunate.… Continue reading
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My Parents Love Me
I’ve written before about my incredible parents. I had another experience today that confirmed again how much these two human beings are good people who love me. Today was a hard day and I was feeling a bit emotional. In the middle of this day, I was accidently forgotten and not given Skittles like everyone… Continue reading
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Gratitude Days #1-16
It’s November so it’s time to start my annual tradition of finding something I’m thankful for every day this month. Here’s what I wrote down for days 1-16. Thankful day #1: Today I’m thankful for bowling and my bowling buddies. I’m also thankful l can watch the World Series and bowl at the same time.… Continue reading