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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

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Developing and Attitude of Gratitude – Day 30

Today was a long day, but in a good way. Today I taught a voice lesson. I tried something new and it really did help the student match pitch. I am grateful for little ideas and inspiration. Today I got Lilli and Ethan to help me, and we loaded up McKay and Myles' stuff and… Continue reading Developing and Attitude of Gratitude – Day 30

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Developing and Attitude of Gratitude – Day 28 and Day 29

Boy! My life! I am looking forward to Christmas break. One more day of work before I can rest! Today I am grateful for the massage I treated myself too. Today I am grateful for delivery... or I may not have eaten today. Today I am grateful Tylenol.

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Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 27

Having an attitude of gratitude is having the mindset that God is intertwined with the intimate details of our lives. I am realizing that it is more than being grateful for what happens. It is truly appreciating the fact that God has worked out a blessed plan of happiness. I am grateful for this plan.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 27