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Gratitude for Absurdity

I’m grateful for all the craziness in the world. I think it’s making even the most asleep and/or stubborn people question what’s real and what isn’t. That’s a good thing. One has to scroll and scroll past many “Look here! … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Learning

Forgiveness. Ridding oneself of resentments. It’s uncanny how what one needs to learn is placed right in front of her, if only she has the eyes to see. That one is me. I’m working on both. I’m grateful. It seemed … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Forgiveness

Sometimes I marvel at the inner workings of God, because He’s set my heart on forgiving someone who has imparted a tremendous amount of pain and suffering on three people I love very, very much. I don’t want to. And … Continue reading

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Gratitude for One Day at a Time

I’m grateful that there are only 24 hours in a day. Some days just need to be over and done with. Such was yesterday. It was yet another unproductive court date for my daughter and three hours of wasted time … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Friends

Yesterday I was blessed to have two very lengthy phone visits with friends, plus another with my daughter, who calls most days. Nothing lifts my spirits like hearing the voice of someone I love. Texts messages are ok, but they … Continue reading

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Gratitude for God Winks

Within 24 hours of my posting a blog questioning my parenting-past, my daughter sent me this text: “Remember years and years (and years) ago when you were reading the Faith Popcorn books and told (lectured, lol) me about the importance … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Truth (that smacks you in the face)

I had a good belly-laugh yesterday (the best kind🙂)! My husband went to the office to get our mail and came home with a big box. The office people here write the receiver’s name in BIG LETTERS to make it … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Reflection

Lately I’ve been giving a lot of thought about whether or not I raised my kids right—which I realize is pointless and stupid given the fact that they are in their 40’s. It’s probably because of where we happen to … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Connection

I’m grateful I got back on Facebook after more than two years of being off of it…or at least I think I am. So far I’m sticking to my personal goal of spending no more than 15 minutes a day … Continue reading

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Gratitude for Self-Control

Every Monday morning at 10 o’clock, I visit with one of my very dearest friends via phone call. It’s on my calendar, and I look forward to what often turns out to be an hour-long conversation, or more. She is … Continue reading

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