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Tag Archives: gratitude
Sunday Glory
For the moment, be still. ♥ Count the ways you are blessed. ♥ Be Thankful. ♥ Be slow to quarrel. ♥ Search out a forgotten friend. ♥ Suspend Suspicion. ♥ Be Trusting. ♥ Write a love letter. ♥ Share a Treasure. ♥ Give a soft answer. … Continue reading
Posted in Kindness, Love, Sunday Glory
Tagged gratitude, life, love, making every day count, Wise words
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Sunday Glory
In response to the WordPress one-word daily prompt: Gratitude Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Gail ♥
Posted in Christianity, God, Sunday Glory
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18, Daily Post, gratitude, Wordpress daily prompt
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Memories of My Father
I try not to be sad around Father’s Day, but I am. I miss my dad. A lot. Sometimes I pull out old VHS tapes of him and watch them. They bring a rush of emotions that flood my soul … Continue reading
Sending Happy 25th Birthday Wishes To You, Son, with Much Love
Dear Son, How can a mother ever forget the day that her first child, a son, is born? You came into the world 25 years ago today at 2:18 pm. I can hardly believe it’s been 25 years. But I … Continue reading
Posted in Childbirth, Family, Parenting
Tagged 25th birthday, birthday celebrations, blessings, childbirth memories, Family, gratitude, love, memories, sons
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Pick Me Up
The daily prompt: What is the one word or phrase that immediately cheers you up when you hear it? When my father passed away 20 years ago, I did not deal with my grief very well. Several months after … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt
Tagged Cancer, Daily Prompt, death, gratitude, grief, phrase that cheers you up, postaday, wordpress, words that heal
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Daily Prompt: Teacher’s Pet
Tell us about a teacher who had a real impact on your life, either for the better or the worse. How is your life different today because of him or her? I was never a teacher’s pet, and it wasn’t something … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Prompt
Tagged biology, gratitude, high school, Kindness, learning, memories, nature, postaday, school, science, teachers, wordpress
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Is It Over Yet?
As a blogger I felt it was my duty last week to write a post about Thanksgiving. I tried but failed. I tried to come up with something…. anything about Thanksgiving such as a list of what I’m thankful for. … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas spirit, death, Family, gratitude, grief, holidays, hustle and bustle, love, memories, parents, Stress, Thanksgiving, traditions
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Monday’s Question
I’m recovering from surgery which has involved some barbaric pain, pain pills, and brain fog, so let’s just say I haven’t been paying very much attention to this blog. I think I have missed Monday’s Question for the past two Monday’s. … Continue reading
Posted in Monday's Question
Tagged gift-giving, gratitude, politeness, rules of etiquette, thank-you notes, traditions
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A Mother’s Love
It was said in church today that Mother’s Day can be a very difficult time for some. It’s difficult for mothers who have lost babies or children. It’s difficult for anyone who no longer has their mother. It’s difficult for those … Continue reading
Posted in Motherhood
Tagged gratitude, grief, love, mother daughter relationship, Mother's Day, motherhood, mothers, regrets, sacrifice, thanks
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A Journey To Count God’s Gifts
I recently read Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Where You Are. Ann writes about her struggle to enjoy her life– a life that was often filled with tragedy, suffering, sin, and sadness. One day she receives a … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged Ann Voskamp, blessings, Books, gifts, God, gratitude, gratitude journal, Happiness, journey, life, One Thousand Gifts, spiritual discipline, writing
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