Tag: thanksgiving

How different would the world be if everyone walked around more grateful? It would be a virtual Garden of Eden. I am grateful that I got tons of work done on my grades today. I still have a little way to go, but I am making headway. We had our first show of the week.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 316

Today I am grateful that a couple people helped me solve my problems with my electronic grade book. After the last update, on Friday, everything was all screwy. I started walking around looking for anyone that could help me. I finally found Jill who noticed something I couldn't easily access, and made a phone call.… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 315

I am thankful for the rain. Everything is so green with the vivid fall colors. It makes me happy. I am thankful that John helps me with chores. I am thankful that I got a somewhat early bedtime over the past couple of days. I am grateful that I feel closer and closer to the… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 314

Stems of wild herbs in sunrise light I am always grateful for the Sabbath. It is the perfect day to reset, recoup, regroup, and retreat. I am grateful that the family got together to celebrate McKay's birthday. I am grateful for the funny stories shared family scripture-talk-and-prayer. A good laugh is always a good thing.… Continue reading 313

Today I am grateful for the kids I teach and the people I work with. We had two great shows. I am completely enjoying this show and the experience we are having. It's a fun show with great music and the kids are doing a fantastic job. I am grateful that John got the final… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 312

Today is my daughter McKay's birthday. She is a miracle. She was a couple of weeks early because I developed PIH for the second time. They kind of forced her into the world. She was all covered with cheesy stuff. After the first day, she developed a fairly serious case of jaundice. She slept in… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 311

Today I am grateful that our opening night was a success. We had a few bobbles... lots of tech mistakes, but the audience seemed to enjoy the show. The kids were great. I am super proud of them. I am grateful for a few extra hour of work today because it will mean more money… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 310

Today I am thankful for a good job. I am grateful for a morning to read and get a good breakfast and ready myself for my day. I am grateful for good kids to teach. I am grateful that my husband came to watch our final dress rehearsal and that he then did a few… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 309

I am thankful that I woke up to a lovely text from my Jo. I am grateful for my friend Jeff who defends me right and left... and he was finally able to sit by me during rehearsal today and to add lots of notes. He's a funny guy. I am grateful for John who… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 308

I'm not sure what happened... I wrote yesterday and it didn't post. I mostly wrote about loving the Sabbath and loving going to church and playing with grand kids and that the sugar-free pumpkin pie I tried my hand at. Today was a little rough. My classes were so chatie! I was yelling stop talking… Continue reading Developing an Attitude of Gratitude – Day 306 and Day 307