Tag: gratitude
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Gratitude Day 28-30
Well… I failed at keeping my gratitude list up to date for my birthday month. But I got to it eventually. My unofficial life motto seems to be, “Better late than never.” 28 I am so grateful for the new coffee shop “home” we discovered in a neighboring town. Since 133 left us I have…
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Gratitude Day 27
I am so happy to have a niece. Copeland Grace has been a delight and joy since the day I learned of her existence, pre-birth. She is sweet and sassy and loud and opinionated and beautiful and only two years old. I am wrapped around her little finger and that is where I plan to…
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Gratitude Day 26
I am very grateful that even though some days are a struggle I face them without medication. I use supplements, I take vitamins, but I have been off of all anxiety medication for 8 years now. There are days where I wish I could numb myself. I wish I could have the help that I…
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Gratitude Day 6: My BFF
I am so grateful that four years ago my best friend moved home from Arizona. It was right before Grandma passed away. It was when I was at a really REALLY low point. Having her around and back in my day to day life kept me from completely losing my mind. Community is everything.
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Gratitude Day 5: Church Family
I have been attending church in the city with my brother and his family for the last year. It has been incredible. I have met so many wonderful people. I have been able to participate and help out with different things, like teaching Sunday school. I have made new friends and reconnected with some childhood…
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Gratitude Day 4: Jethro
I am so grateful that I have a big, silly, protective dog to keep me and the chickens safe. He is so sweet (so long as he knows you) and he has never once killed one of my chickens or guineas. Even when they steal his food. Sure, he might nip at one, but it…
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Gratitude Day 3: Nap Time
Today I am grateful for nap time with Copeland. My niece is about to turn two. My most favorite thing is rocking her to sleep and singing her lullabies. Today my mom was watching her so my sil could attend a kindergarten field trip. I went over at 11 to rock Copeland to sleep before…
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Gratitude Day 2
Today I am thankful for my home. I live in a little modular(?) home. I LOVE this house. I love the little seven acres it sits on. I love the road that leads me to my parents’ home and my brother’s home. I love the trees and the old out buildings and the flowers my…
Redheaded Jill 