Monthly Archives: June 2023

Gratitude for the Difference 24 Hours Makes

Ordinarily I don’t wish for days to go by quickly, but yesterday was one of them. It was surgery-day for Victor, who was scheduled to have two masses removed, one on his paw and another enormous one on his tail. … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Moving Forward

When my mom died in 2007, the only thing of hers that I really wanted was a piece of furniture that had been in my parent’s house for as long as I can remember–a vintage mid-century contour recliner made sometime … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Letting Go

My feelings were hurt the other day when someone in a writing group I belong to–the moderator, no less–commented “Fiction” to my blog post about my trip last weekend to Williamstown and Petersburg, Kentucky. My initial response was to engage … Continue reading

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Grateful for Comic Relief

A friend’s mom passed away recently after a long illness, and while going through her personal items, my friend came across what she assumed was something creatively written by her mother. It was lovely, and my friend was touched. She … Continue reading

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Gratitude for More Prayers Answered

On Tuesdays, a small group of RVing women friends and I gather for worship, praise, prayer and fellowship. For several weeks we’ve been praying for someone very close to me who’s been struggling with a problem not unlike my own … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Prayers Answered

My husband and I spent the last two days walking through the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, and I’m so grateful for the shift he’s had in certain perceptions. We came here because I wanted to, as well as … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Fruition

This time last week, I was in a knot about future plans not being able to be made because of variables outside of my control. I finally wrote about it, which helped. It took awhile, but when I stopped worrying … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Letting Go

Currently we’re at our daughter’s for a couple of weeks, holding down the fort while she takes our grandson to distant travel ballgames. Tonight they are coming home, only to leave again on Wednesday. Her house is small, and weeks … Continue reading

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Grateful for Old Friends

Two of my very good friends celebrated birthdays, yesterday and today. They’ve reached milestones once considered ‘old,’ but not anymore. Not by me, anyway. Both are vibrant, outgoing, positive and future-oriented. I am grateful for having met them by way … Continue reading

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Awareness. Acceptance. Action.

These three words were recently shared with me by a friend in reference to something we were talking about at the time, and she emphasized that the middle word was what made all the difference. I was grateful for the … Continue reading

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