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It’s hard, sometimes, to get into a mindset of thankfulness. We’re conditioned for it on this day, though I often fail as I juggle whatever’s going on (and there’s always something going on during the holidays, even if you’re just staying home!). But I am thankful. I am overcome with gratitude, so often, as I [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Thankful Things'
Thankful for Mary
November 29th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Mary Moment Segments, podcasts, Thankful Things, writing
The Thankful Train is still chugging away in my neighborhood, in part because I was too sick on Thanksgiving — or on the day after — to cook. I’m thankful, today, for the turkey that tasted delightful, along with all the sides served on my pretty green china, and for a day, quiet and full, [...]
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The Blessed Success(es)
May 28th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Small Successes, Thankful Things
Small successes add up and, in the humdrum busyness of life, it’s important that we pause and smile about them. Some days, all you’ll have is the achievement of having made dinner without killing your kids, and that’s OK. In fact, it’s a success! Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t a celebration of the mediocre; [...]
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Ask…and STAND BACK!
May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · blogging, family, Thankful Things
So I’ve been limping along this morning. And then I called my mother-in-law. You know, the one who loves my kids? The one who saves their skins on a regular (continuous?) basis? The one who saves my skin on a regular (continuous?) basis? She offered to take the kids so I can do some writing [...]
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Tribute to Friends Like Mary
April 16th, 2009 · No Comments · Inspired by the Virgin Mary, Thankful Things
She always knows just when to call. (I suspect our guardian angels are friends too.) She always knows just what to say when she calls. She always knows just how to make the cup of coffee she puts in my hands as I vent in her kitchen. She always knows just what to suggest for [...]
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