Monthly Archives: April 2023

I’m grateful for surprises that have come my way in the past 24 hours that have delighted me: …being contacted by, and having long conversations with, two friends I hadn’t spoken with in a very long time; …being tracked down … Continue reading →

I’m grateful for where I happen to be at this moment in time. One of the things I like about living here at the lake is that it’s so easy to go kayaking, something I really enjoy doing. It’s just … Continue reading →

If it weren’t for actually writing about gratitude every day, I know I’d be guilty of taking most things for granted. I did it for years. I’m just grateful I stumbled upon the practice; it’s a spiritual tool that wields … Continue reading →

I’m grateful whenever my kids send me videos and photos of their kids, and I get a special thrill when they’re taken at one of their sporting events. I’m grateful they’re involved in sports and that they love participating. Developing … Continue reading →

It’s finally warm enough to go kayaking, and I’m so grateful—both for the warmth and for the activity itself. I’m grateful for the willingness to exercise and the good health that gives me the ability to manage my kayak by … Continue reading →

These days especially, I’m grateful to have finally learned to mind my own business; it’s taken decades to reach this point. I’m grateful I’ve learned that people are going to do what they’re going to do, regardless of my opinion. … Continue reading →

Yesterday I attended a luncheon hosted by a Christian women’s group, Stonecroft. I don’t think I knew that when I accepted the invitation, but it wouldn’t have changed anything. I was just grateful that my friend invited me to go. … Continue reading →

It’s a glorious morning and I’m feeling especially grateful to God today. Yesterday I got together for more than three hours with three women from the resort, ostensibly to discuss our winter travels. But so much more than that happened. … Continue reading →

A lot is happening in our world today—rumblings of World War III, mass shootings, trans-BS everywhere, corruption on every level, the list goes on. It’s almost enough to make one lose hope in tomorrow. And yet, we are instructed to … Continue reading →

I’ve been on the receiving end of grumblings from a couple of friends who are going through really tough times. Both are struggling—one with the consequences of a decision and the other with rejection. I can relate. It’s “the pits.” … Continue reading →