#gratitude

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 186 - I have missed a few days. oops. Today I am grateful that my migraine is not as intense today. I am also grateful that my students were understanding yesterday and were willing to reschedule. Today I am grateful that the big fire by McKay’s house doesn’t look like it’s headed in her direction. Today I… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 185 - Today I am grateful for some slow time. Today I read 2 chapters in my assigned book for my Intro to CTE college class, tools a test, taught some lessons, and made a bear. It was a good slow day. Today I am grateful John made a yummy cucumber chicken dish for dinner. I am… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 184 - Today I am grateful I had time to breathe and to pamper myself by getting my nails done. Today I am grateful that I was able to start Lillian’s giant bear. Today I am grateful that I could lay low since the heat index is getting warmer and warmer. Today I am grateful John was… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 183 - Today I am grateful that I finished my grades. Today I am grateful that I am finished with my AVID training after 3 full days of training. I am also grateful that this extra training comes with 3 extra days of pay! I am grateful that yummy meals were provided throughout the AVID training. Today… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 182 - Today I am thankful that a friend, who is retiring, shared a Jewish blessing with the staff. Hew sang it in Hebrew. It touched my soul. I am grateful I got to witness his quiet wisdom while he worked at Central. Today I am grateful for my friends Lynn and Abby who keep me laughing… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 181 - Today was the last day of “regular” classes. This has been a challenging year to teach. However, I am grateful for the opportunity. I have learned so many valuable lessons from my students. It is sad to see many of these kids moving on, but I am excited for them as they begin new chapters… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 180 - Man I’m tired. At 1:00am I was wide awake… after staring at the ceiling and walls for an hour, I got up. I am thankful that I was able get all my grading done, at least the assignments students have turned in. Then I worked on the custom bears I have been commissioned to make… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 179 - Okay… I know I’ve missed a few days. It’s hard to find time to write when I am rarely home at a decent hour. I am grateful that the filming is over. Now we edit. I am grateful that the set for the Apple Box production is moving forward successfully. Three more weeks and we… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 177 and 178 - Two very long days… Today I am grateful that filming is done… now the hours of footage to watch and edit… sigh… not to mention all the people who want archive copies for last years shows and this years shows, all by Wednesday. I’m tired thinking about it. Today I am thankful Jeff bought me… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 175 and 176 - I got home super late last night and today. I was too tired and too emotionally spent to write yesterday. Today I am tired, but I am willing to write. Today I am grateful that I have a job. I admit, some days are hard. Today no one showed up to my 2nd period on… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 172 - Today I am grateful for this amazing human. Today Lillian graduated from high school. COVID made senior year a huge disappointment. The main reason for going to public school in the first place was to be social… then COVID hit and we were all isolated at home. Who knew that plays were not going to… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 171 - Today I am thankful for easy things to eat once I got home. I am so tired. Today I am grateful that the recording of Starmites went well today. Today I am grateful it wasn’t as hot. Today I am grateful that John Hatch came to help John with the deck. There is a long… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 169 and 170 - Many things to be grateful for… Today I am grateful that the ortho office allowed me to reschedule because I was running very late. Today I am grateful that I was in a position to pick up a couple extra hours at work. Today I am grateful for the “people like your ideas” comments I… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 168 - I know I have missed a few days. So many late nights and early mornings. My old body is not handling that well… and then add heat. I am pretty sure I suffered from heat exhaustion today. My head hurts. I an not sweating and I am so hot. Hannah and Lilli poured cold water… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 167 - Today I am grateful for a simple day. Today I am grateful for some down time from my usual crazy schedule. Today I got to be pampered (nails look awesome!) Today I hung out all day at the park watching Lilli dance. Today I am grateful for a sunburn… it means I was just present,… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 166 - Today I am grateful for a few moments this morning spent in the scriptures. Today I am grateful for a good day at school. Today I am grateful that both of my rehearsals seemed to go well. I do have fun directing and teaching kids. Today I am grateful that Stephanie held the RS/Ward Activity… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 164 - So tired. Weekends don’t feel like weekends. Today I am grateful that Applebox rehearsal made some progress. Today I am grateful that we are almost done with props and stuff for Starmites. Even all the extra lights and extension cords are now neatly packed and ready to go. Now I just need to test recording… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 163 - Today I am thankful for inspiration… when it comes to my job. Today I am thankful for good laughs. Today I am grateful Lilli was blessed with an added measure of courage. Today I am thankful a yummy dinner out with Lilli and John… okay… it was take in, but we didn’t make it and… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 162 - Woah! What a long day! Today I am grateful I woke up somewhat rested and without leg and foot cramps. Today I am grateful that I was able to make the time to start my day with scripture study. Today I studied about gifts of the Spirit. I am grateful that God gives out a… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 161 - Wow! Today has been a great day! Lots of good things! Today I am grateful for a JOB! Today I am grateful that my principal came into my room during my last period with good news… I am FULL TIME in the fall! This has been a long time coming. I’ve worked super hard for… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 160 - Today I am thankful my classes went well. Today I am thankful Jeff is okay doing the parent contacts for rehearsals. Today I am thankful for a moment to breath and to be able to begin this blog post before 10:00 pm. Today I am thankful John is making dinner. His Japanese Ramen was delish!… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 159 - Today I am Grateful for a somewhat productive day. Today I am grateful for the moments when voice students made discoveries. Today I am grateful for Gena responding to me inquiries about prayer. Today I am thankful that Lilli still like mom hugs.

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 158 - Today I am grateful that I woke up to a clean house, thanks to Kimber and Lillian. Today I am grateful for the fruit and veggie trays John got for Mother’s Day. Today I am grateful for the little book Lilli got me, Because I Had a Teacher. It was so sweet. I cried. Today… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 154, 155, 156, and 157 - I have missed a few days. Life is moving at light speed. I leave the house in time to get to school by 7:00 am and I walk back in the house late, 9 or 10 at night. I am so tired when I get home. I barely have the energy to eat a little… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 153 - This week is National Teacher Appreciation Day. Trust me. They need it! This year keeps being labeled as the year a the year of RESILIENCE. I beg to differ. I think this is the year that may change the face of education forever… and most likely not in a good way. This year has been… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 152 - Today the prayer journey is about gratitude. There are many things I am grateful for today. Today I am grateful for a decent night’s sleep. Cramps were too bad last night and I could actually sleep. Today I am thankful for the peace I have felt all day… even when there was chaos around me.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 148 - Today the prayer was to surrender. That is much harder than it sounds. I mean, I thought I trusted God in all things, but throughout the day I was reminded of all the areas I still hang onto control. So much work to go! Today I am thankful that I woke up having slept better.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 146 and 147 - I missed yesterday because when I came home I was in some serious pain. My legs and feet cramped up something awful! Yesterday I was so grateful for Lilli and John who worked together to help massage out the cramps and tried to apply heat. Today I am grateful that the cramps didn’t happen at… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 145 - Today my prayer study has been about gratitude. Today I focused on thanking God for all of the people in my life who made me the woman I am today. Today I am grateful for my parents… I will write more about them as we approach Mother’s Day and Father’s day. But today I thanked… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 143 - Today I am grateful that people came to the Apple Box Children’s Theatre auditions. I was a little worried. I am also thankful that the auditions went very smoothly. Today I am thankful for an opportunity to visit Kira, my nail lady. Today I am grateful for a swim and soak in the spa. Today… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 141 and 142 - I missed writing yesterday. I had the worst head ache. I came home and took Ibruprophen, did a family prayer and went to bed. My head hurt so bad I was nauseated. I didn’t succeed in my prayer study either. I couldn’t really think straight. Yesterday I was grateful that Jenni came to do a… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 140 - Long… long day. The best part may actually be the sugar-free (sweetened with stevia) salted almond chocolate that come in the mail today. Today I am grateful for scripture study in the morning. Today’s study had me pondering all day, “Am I working hard enough to open my eyes? Do I see that Jesus “is… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 139 - Today I am grateful for the moments I gave myself to read the scriptures this morning before work. It was good to be reminded that every single person is called to share the gospel message of Jesus Christ. We are each called to teach repentance, returning, and unity with God. As we do so, we… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 137 - Today I am grateful for the Sabbath. It is a wonderful thing to have a moment to do something different than our week day activities. Today I am grateful for a float in the pool in the sun with John. Today I am thankful for tasty salad and cheese quesadillas.

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 136 - 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 135 - 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 134 - 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 133 - 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 132 - 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 131 - 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 Days 129 and 130 - 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 Day 128 - 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 127 - 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 126 - 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 124 - Today I was teaching a voice lesson and I was teaching Ariel’s song from The Little Mermaid to a student and I had a sudden amazing thought! We are spiritual teenagers! We think we know best. We think that life outside the home has got to be better than at home. We think the rules… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 123 - Today I am so thankful for General Conference! So many great messages. I can’t even concentrate to even list the messages that I remember most. I loved the talk by President Nelson about increasing faith in Jesus Christ with his 5 suggestions. I loved the talk by Elder Uchtdorf reminding us that God is among… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 122 - Today I am grateful for General Conference. Today I am grateful living prophets. Today I am grateful messages that are proof that God knows me and knows what I need to hear. Today I am grateful for the whispering of the spirit. Today I am grateful for John. It’s his birthday. He was sure I… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 121 - Okay… it took me a bit to get to this mind set. Drive to work I was still a little grumpy and sitting in the mud with my dead horse. As I rounded the s-curve corner and gazed over at Roth’s I knew what I needed to do to change my attitude. I whipped into… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 120 - I am very tired. Today I feel emotionally and mentally drained. I think it is because the world of education is overwhelming. No matter how many hours a teacher works, no matter how many time we write and re-write lesson plans and curriculum, no matter how much we sacrifice, it is not enough. Every week,… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 112 - Today I am grateful for footings set on the deck around the pool. Today I am thankful for a yummy French chicken soup… I have no idea how to say the name. Today I am grateful for a sunny day. Today I am grateful for the porch garden pots all clean and ready for plants.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 110 and 111 - Today I am thankful for some time with Lilli as we turned in cans and went to Goodwill. Today I am thankful John got some stuff off to the dump and out of the front yard. Today I am thankful a yummy salad for dinner. Today I am thankful it was mostly sunny. But boy!… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Days 108 and 109 - Today I am grateful that Jacob came to put electricity to my hot tub. Today I am grateful for Jazmine and Lilli helping me make a cook head board for Lilli’s bed. Today I am grateful for a little sunshine. Today I am grateful for veggie pizza for dinner. Today I am grateful that more… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 107 - Today I am grateful for an OPENING NIGHT! We started Frozen Jr in September, rehearsal outside in the all kinds of weather, PAUSING 2 days before we were to begin filming from November to March, and then filming the whole show in four days. It was just over 40 hours of editing film from 5… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 106 - Today I am grateful for one more project checked off the list and a new project started. Today I am grateful for the end of this very long day and that as soon as I finish typing this I can fall into bed. Today I am grateful for faith in Christ. Frankly, I would be… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 105 - Today has been a very long day. It started with me in an Endodontist chair at 7:30 am for a second root canal on a pesky tooth. My dentist had tried to do it three weeks earlier and couldn’t find the root and sent me to a specialist. Turns out this is a very special… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 104 - Today I am grateful for Stake Conference. I enjoyed every talk. I felt very uplifted. Today I am grateful we had Kimber’s family over for dinner to celebrate Holland’s 3rd birthday. He is such a sweet boy. Today I am grateful that John and Ray made dinner. Today I am grateful that the Monday Updates… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 102 and 103 - Oops. I thought I had posted something, but it looks like I missed it. I will just add stuff for today and call it good. Today I am grateful for a good day of teaching. I was observed today. I hope it went well. No matter what my principal thought, I know that I did… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 101 - I’d say there have been miracles. Today we tried our first live and Zoom RS meeting. It wasn’t a smooth experience. However, I am grateful that things eventually worked out, even if it meant I left the meeting, went home, and ran the slides from my office. I am grateful for the ladies who agreed… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 98 - Today I am grateful for a day of success at work. I looked and and download so much Frozen footage! I also went to several meetings and was able to help out with the Junior class meeting. I do like what I do. Today I am grateful that my dad made the trip over the… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 97 - Today I am grateful that I feel much better. It did take some time. I woke up sore and foggy. However, the fog and aching started to lift around noon. Today I am grateful for yummy soup. Today I am grateful that John showed me how to do some things with our editing software. Today… Continue reading

Am Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 96 - Today I will keep it short. I got my second vaccination yesterday. Today I have gotten progressively foggy, aches have increased and now I have chills. Today I am grateful for science and for ways to combat nasty bugs. Today I am grateful for my bed. Today I am grateful for the opportunity to serve… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 95 - I need this today. It’s been a rough day. I didn’t sleep well. School was rough. A teacher friend died this morning unexpectedly. I got my second COVID shot and now I feel gross and my arm is on fire and hurt and I have a solid headache. Today I am grateful for the peace… Continue reading

A Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 94 - Today I am grateful for the friendly people at the orthodontist office. Their cheerfulness and person touch makes the fact that I have braces at 56 doable. Today I am grateful for the nice office lady that met me half way to bring me office supplies. Plus, she paid me a compliment. That was cool.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 93 - Amen! Today I am grateful for scripture study. Today I am grateful for the reminder that I am commanded to pray everywhere and at all times. I am commended to share my testimony of Jesus Christ freely. I am commanded to be humble and to allow the Lord to teach me and to mold me.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 92 - So much to be thankful for… Today I am thankful that I that I woke up in time for a shower before an early morning meeting. I didn’t sleep well last night so I am glad that I had the energy to wake up and get moving. Today I am thankful that when the power… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 91 - Today was such a long day. Today I am glad that although I had suicided prevention training for several hours today, I had distractions that kept my mind from thinking too hard on the sadness of it all. Today I am grateful that Jeff came running when I couldn’t get he sound on my work… Continue reading

An attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 90 - Today I am thankful for the Sabbath. Today I am thankful for my first born. It is her birthday tomorrow, but celebrated today. She wanted breakfast for dinner and lemon crepes… That what I made. It turned out tasty. She is a very talented, kind, compassionate person. She is a great mom and a great… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 88 - Today I am thankful for a good day at work where classes went well, I am caught up on all grades for assignments that have been turned in, met personally with 3 students to help them stay on track for this semester, answered 200 emails, finished the lessons for next week and posted them, walked… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 87 - Today I am grateful for a study in the scriptures that reminded me that we all need to place more confidence in the word of the Lord and less trust in the wisdom of humans. Why is it we care so much what other humans think? Why is it that we let the fear of… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 85 - Today started early… First, I couldn’t sleep so I got up at 5:30 am. I was out the door by 7:05 for an early meeting. I worked all day on lesson plans to begin Semester 2 with a new batch of students and did several parent/teacher conferences before leaving the school building at 7:00 pm.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 84 - Today I am grateful for family. It is cool that my siblings and parents rally around each other. Today we met via Zoom to have a close a fast prayer together… first time in a long time… but still cool. I have more to go on my fast because Mon-Tues is my long fast for… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 83 - Today I am grateful for in-person church. Today I witnessed the sweetest thing. Three young siblings were clearly excited to pass the sacrament. The Deacons’ Quorum president first offered to give up his spot so the brothers could work together until the Bishop stood and whispered something. As the hymn played they sat on the… Continue reading

An Attitude of gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 81 - Today I am grateful that I had a couple successful parent/teacher conferences, am caught up on my grades, and even sewed 3 1/2 bears and 2 baby receiving blankets. Today I am grateful for a visit to the chiropractor. Today I am grateful for the yummy fajita salad I had for dinner. Today I am… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 80 - I love this statement. I find such healing in gratitude. Today I am grateful for a good natured dentist. She was not able to complete my root canal, and is referring me to a specialist. But she was friendly and sympathetic. I appreciate that. Today I am grateful that Lilli and Jeff both brought me… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 78 - They cancelled school today because too many students and staff are without reliable power, internet and cell service. Today they announced that we have no school tomorrow as well. The school buildings continues to struggle with no phone, internet connections and power. It is an issue of equity. However, it does mess with my Thursday.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 77 - Today I worked on cleaning up my office and living room. The living room is still hot mess since Hannah painted in December. I finally got all the books put away, and Lilli helped me hang half of the pictures. I have something special planned for the wall over the couch, but I have to… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 76 - True that. I do have good people in my life. Still no cell service. But I am grateful that we have electricity and warmth in my house. Today I am grateful John Hatch stopped by. I haven’t seen him in quite some time. Such a great guy! Today I am grateful I got my office… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 75 - Today I am grateful that I found things to keep me busy while we had no power for 12 hours. I ended up cutting out bears… lots of bears. Today I am grateful that my thumb tolerated all the cutting. Today I am grateful that we cut down those 2 trees this past fall. Trees… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 74 - Today I am grateful that Lilli has healing hands. I woke with awful leg cramps twice last night. John worked on rubbing out the cramp and got a hot wash cloth. He finally got Lilli and she pulled all the pain out with her healing hand. I was able to go back to sleep. But… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 72 - Today I am grateful I got my scripture study in before I headed to work. Today I am grateful that John was sneaky and got me to leave my truck at home. Then he hired a guy to detail the truck as a Valentine’s Day gift to me. The truck looks AMAZING! It looks better… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 70 - Today I am thankful for the opportunity to attend church. It is exciting that church worship is opening up. Today I am thankful for phone calls with family. Today I am thankful for the bears I finished today and for all the people who donated to the fundraiser by buying a bear. From here on… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 69 - Today I learned that my cousin’s husband is struggle with COVID in the hospital. Nothing seems more true that this quote right now. I am grateful for the time I can spend with my family. I am not the most exciting nor interesting person, but I do like to be around them and watch them.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 68 - I missed yesterday because did not feel well. I had a killer headache. My arm hurt. I was so tired. So after I came home from school and rehearsal, I only had enough energy for a quick RS Activity Committee meeting and dinner before hitting the sack. Probably the best sleep I have had in… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 67 - Truth! God is merciful. Today I am grateful that my classes went well. Today I am grateful that although I waited 2 hours instead of the actually honoring an appointment today for a vaccination, I did get my first dose of the vaccine. I’m not one who holds stock in most vaccines, but this one… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 66 - Today I am kicking against gratitude because I am frustrated… but I am going to write a gratitude list… even a small one… so I can get out of this funk. Today I am grateful that my daughter’s don’t mind my rants and that today they didn’t take it personally. I am thankful for the… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 65 - Today I am grateful for the Sabbath and for the last time we will be having home church… at least until some other big catastrophe happens. Next week we begin church every week again. It is a huge blessing! Today I am grateful that I finished few more bears and was able to cut out… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 64 - I haven’t been feeling too well today… a weird pain in my lower gut… Therefore, I did not get as many bears done as I would have liked. I am grateful for the bears I did complete. I am hoping to mail a bunch on Monday and to deliver them as well. I am grateful… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 62 - I didn’t get as much done today as I had hoped… still I am thankful for what I did get done. Today I am grateful for finishing 1.5 more bears… so many still to go… Today I am grateful for pizza omelets for dinner. Today I am grateful that Lilli brought me chai tea today.

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 61 - Today I am grateful for the SNOW! I really wanted at least one day with snow on the ground. It happens so rarely in my area. This snow storm is really a tender mercy. It’s pretty. It’s quiet. I wish it could stay a little longer. But the 4 hours we have had snow has… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 59 - Today I have been at my sewing machine from sun up to far past sun down. Today I am grateful for 13 completely finished bears ready to head out the door to their new homes to give hugs and loves to those who need hugs and loves. Today I am grateful for Kimber who is… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 58 - Today I am grateful that I was able to complete 4 bear bodies before I ran out of steam. Today I am grateful for a decent day at school. Today I am grateful for John making dinner – tortellini soup and garlic bread. I am also grateful for hard boiled eggs, Keto drink, banana chips… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 57 - Today I am thankful for my friend Rachel who thoughtfully got my family dinner tonight from a local Thai restaurant. She wanted to help support Riley in her healing. Her kindness touches my heart. Always. Today I am thankful for my friend Jeff, my partner in my theatre adventures. I can’t imagine taking the crazy… Continue reading

An attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 56 - Preach! Today I am thankful for all of the things pictured in the picture… Cat, my house, flowers budding in my yard, time to sew after school, the awesome sunrise and sunset for the second day in a row, family and friends, time chatting with Riley, thing that make me smile, my wind chimes, good… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 55 - Today I am grateful for the BEAUTIFUL sunrise. It stopped me in my tracks. I was even late getting out the door because I just stood in the living room window marveling at god’s ability to paint with light. Today I am grateful got the GORGEOUS sunset. I didn’t expect to be equally impressed with… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 54 - Today I am thankful for Lilli who went to Lincoln City for the only corduroy we could find at a decent price for her bear project. I am also grateful she drove safely. Today I am grateful for my parents who drove 1/2 to meet me and to give me donated corduroy and stuffing for… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 53 - Beyond tired. I really wish I could sleep. Today I am grateful for breakfast for dinner. It’s a meal nearly everyone will eat. Today I am grateful for Kimber helping me cut out bears. My thumb is getting sore. Today I am grateful for Riley who helped stuff bears. Today I am grateful for the… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 51 - Today I am grateful for a good day at school. Today I am grateful Riley’s surgery went well. Today I am grateful for a movie with John, Lilli, and Riley. We watched an old 80’s movie. Today I am thankful for Cheeseburger salad, pepper jack cheese, Emergin-c and Keto drink, and sea salt chips. Okay.… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 50 - Today I am grateful for a good day at work. Today I am grateful for a Zoom rehearsal. It was a bit of a hot mess, but it was fun to see the kids and to try. We will be having Zoom rehearsals to get memorization down for the next couple of week, in the… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 49 - Today I am grateful for less to do in the evening. Last night I was out last with a meeting. When I got home, Lilli was having a sad moment, so I sat and hugged her awhile and then made her mac-n-cheese. Then the power went out. That meant I needed to stay up even… Continue reading

An Attitude of Gratitude Experiment 2.0 Day 47 - I love this quote! You have no idea how hard this is on some day. Today I am grateful that I was able to focus and to get a ton of work done today. I really like the lesson plans I am creating lately. I am hoping I am getting the hang of this on… Continue reading