Tag: gratitude friday

RIP, sweet lady. This morning we found her to be strange and still. We knew something was wrong, and I held her for her...

Today, I’m grateful for fresh perspective. It’s always out there, waiting for you, no matter how unreasonable or dark or whatever your perspective may be at the time. It’s that peaceful little glimpse that is waiting there patiently- either for you to get some rest, or just learn whatever...

I’m grateful for my sweet children, who already love each other dearly.

They seem to have their own connection- she’s rough and loud and I’ll think it’s too much for him, but it almost never is. He laughs and laughs and just...

Today, it’s easy. Today I’m grateful for my little girl, Vera. I’m so grateful for her it makes my heart physically ache… I remember that night, 3 years ago. The night I became a mama. I will always remember that night.

We just tucked her in. We read her a...

You know, one of my favorite things about being a parent is the occasional quiet moments that enable us to see something through their young eyes. Like, when I walk by the playroom and hear Vera humming herself a little song, or I find a few toys in a...

I almost forgot to share my gratitudes on this special Friday. The day has been busy with work- we’re preparing to have my sister and her two kids come and stay with us for a couple of months. They’ll be here tomorrow night, and so we’ve been rifling through...

Grateful for beautiful bright snow that actually stuck this time…

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Yesterday was rough. It was a combination of things. I just didn’t have the patience or space or time that I needed. Jeff got home and I was totally touched out and worn down. After dinner I took the dog out for a walk, and had planned to take...

I love my family. I really do. I mean, I consider myself really lucky- I’ve got a solid family, and each member I consider to be a dear, precious friend. However, like any family, there’s history, there’s personalities, there’s conflict. With all that mess, though, comes the opportunity for...

I’m grateful for so many things today.

I’m grateful for these beautiful little children (pictured wearing leaf crowns that my sister made)… 

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