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Gratitude for Deliverance

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Maria

A fear I’d written about a few days ago came to pass yesterday. As predicted, the wind from winter storm Elliott raged more than 30+ mph when we crossed the 2.5 mile long Queen Isabella Memorial Bridge, and it was … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Plenty

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Maria

Yesterday I was reminded of how very, very fortunate I am. Our friends took us to Mexico by way of the U.S. border crossing at Progresso, less than 10 miles from where we’re staying. We’re that far south. We parked, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Anticipation

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Maria

Our 250-mile trip yesterday was uneventful 🙏🏽 and we arrived safely at our next destination which is in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Seeing palm trees along the highway was a complete surprise; I’ve never associated palm trees … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for WOW! Prayers answered

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Maria

That’s exactly what just happened in my life just now (6:30 a.m.) I’d gotten a text from my daughter late yesterday, one that started with, “I need to vent.” I’m her sounding board, and I’m grateful for that.🙏🏽The text went … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Being Appreciated

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Maria

My husband absolutely made my day yesterday when he commented on how nice our bedroom looked, and thanked me for making it look that way. To be honest, I was surprised; surprised he said what he said and even more … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Anxiety (Really?)

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Maria

I think of this mural in Springfield, Missouri, every time I find myself getting anxious about something that’s expected to happen in the future. In this case, Wind. I’m getting all wound up over something I CANNOT control. Now that … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Discernment

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Maria

Something uncomfortable has come up in my world that’s turned my morning ritual on its ear. One of the books of devotions that’s been a staple of mine for several years has been “Jesus Calling,” by Sarah Young; indeed, it … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Life’s Lessons

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Maria

It isn’t easy watching anyone suffer the consequences of making a poor choice, especially when it’s a loved one, but the reality is that we’re all human and bound to make mistakes now and again. And while the inclination might … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Freedom of Speech

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Maria

I listened to President Trump’s announcement regarding the right of free speech and what he will do within hours of his inauguration with rapt attention yesterday. The collusion of various entities with the intent to suppress vital information to the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude for Contemplation

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Maria

Making the choice to see the world through grateful eyes is a practice that continually brings forth blessings previously unimagined, from the tiny to the huge. And yet, there is nothing new under the sun–I’m just more in tune and … Continue reading →

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