Month: April 2021

Today was a long day, but a good day. I was at the high school bright and early to help students with pageant. So much to do! Today I am grateful I had the opportunity to witness them rise to the occasion. I am proud of the students who did their best to help those… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 136

So much gratitude today! This morning my thoughts on prayer focused on friends and family. I didn't want it to be generic. I wanted to prayer for the things that were weighing on their minds and hearts. So I said a prayer to know who needed prayers and started texting. I kept the text simple.… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 135

Today the focus of prayer was an exercise in yielding... surrendering to the Lord's will. This has proven to be much harder than I thought. I really did think I was pretty good at moving through life doing what God wants. But today I was very conscious of yielding to the Spirit, yielding to God… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 134

Today I am thankful for morning scripture study. So many good reminders to share my faith and testimony with others. So many good reminders that we should love God and His message more that we worry about what others think. Today I began a study in prayer. I got a book called the 28-day Prayer… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 133

As I sit here thinking through my day I am realizing how true this statement really is. At first I couldn't really think of a whole lot that happened in my day that I could mention on my gratitude list. But, as I began to write things down more and more came to the surface.… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 132

Today I am grateful for Lilli! Today is her 18th birthday. She is a miracle in every way... form fasting and praying for several years to have her, to her resilient spirit that has overcome lots in her 18 years. She most definitely brings joy to my life. Today I am grateful that I was… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 131

Most definitely, it is in our failures that we do the most learning and growing. I missed yesterday because the family kept me hopping until I hit a wall and collapsed with fatigue. And boy! Do my feet and legs ache! Today I am thankful that McKay, Myles, and the kids made the trip to… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 129 and 130

Today I am grateful that my classes went okay... despite over planning activities. I totally underestimated the amount of time it would take for kids to get on the lesson, the EdPuzzles and the Kahoot. But, on the upside, it does mean my next two days are planned since all I have to do is… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 128

Today hard work and generosity and patience paid off. Today I was offered 3 more period, bringing me to full time teaching! And, I was given permission to buy 60" TV on a swivel arm to use in my classroom to cast videos and PowerPoints. This is a blessing because all I've had for 2… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 127

Today I am grateful that although I basically had a nap since I went to bed at 1 am and was wide awake by 4 am, I had a good day. Today I am grateful for good friends. Today I started the day with a chat with my BFF Jo and wishing the beautiful Fetu… Continue reading An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 126