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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 48

With the past 48 or so days of looking each day for the blessings (large and small) in my life I have increased my understanding of how God works miracles in our lives. First observation - People who love what they have are happy. They see the beauty in what the have. They keep life… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 48

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 47

Hmmm... Today I am grateful... P-day. Today is p-day and we get to chat with our missionary a little bit. She didn't write an email today, but I did get to chat a little on Google thing she can use. Bonus! I got a letter in snail mail too! The first day back from Christmas… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 47

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 45 and Day 46

Yesterday was another super busy day, starting at the crack of dawn and ending long after the sun went down. Things I found myself so grateful for yesterday: A job. It may have been a long day, but it was a good day doing the things I love to do. My friend bought my daughter… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 45 and Day 46

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Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 43 and Day 44

I am working on making this my motto. That is been how I've gotten through this week. Yesterday I wasn't home until late because of a job. At least I have a job. Today I am home late because of a job. At least my coughing is finally productive. I am now getting the grossest… Continue reading Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 43 and Day 44

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 41

Okay, this is going to sound weird, but today I am grateful for onions. I've been sick since Sunday. Chest hurts. Coughing hurts. Head hurts. Been sleeping for days. My # 2 daughter suggested grinding up an onion and saran wrapping it to my chest. I forgot about that remedy. I used it a long… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 41

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 40

Today I am grateful I had the opportunity to take a 4 hour nap. I got the crud that my whole family got and have been in bed for the past two days. Today my body slept and I am hoping I sweat this bug out. I am thankful that I finished the Book of… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 40

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 38

Things I am grateful for today... ... a good couple hours of Lilli. ... clean sheets. ... the Sabbath is tomorrow. ... a quiet evening at home. ... a phone call from a friend. .. warm tea on a cold evening.

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 33

I saw this on Facebook today and it seemed appropriate. Today was a busy day getting ready for family things and Christmas. Per tradition, I fell short. But I have decided the thought and the effort counts. Today, while I was at Walmart getting stocking stuffers, I cheerfully greeted the checkout clerk and thanked her… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 33

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Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 32

I have attempted, within the bounds of my crazy busy schedule, to live by these thoughts throughout this Christmas season. I am thankful for the courage God grants me to keep friendships real and the courage He grants me to admit when I am in the wrong and to mend relationships that are bad. I… Continue reading Developing the Attitude of Gratitude – Day 32

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 31

Today I had/received two gifts that were not about things... they were about giving and memories. Today I am thankful for Lilli and her friend Ethan that gave up sleeping in to help unload the truck at McKay's new house and who unpacked box after box at McKay's new house. It is not often that… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 31