Today I am grateful for my alone time sitting by the fire I created, in the yard of the house I bought, listening to whatever music I want to, enjoying the nature and the peace. Today I am grateful, oh so grateful, for my children and the memories that pop up to remind me whoContinue reading “Falling into Fire…October 2023”
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3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…
I’m not going to be a total Debbie Downer, but I can’t let this day go by and not acknowledge that it is the day I convinced my mother to go into the hospital after a fall down the stairs. She had been in bed for the week with “the flu” but we were afraidContinue reading “3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…”
February 10, 2022 3 things…
“February has an r after the b!?” Man I love teaching Juniors. They never cease to amaze me. For this I am grateful; I had a meeting of the minds tonight with some amazing folks – so grateful for the experience, strength, and hope of others; I am eternally grateful that my mother taught meContinue reading “February 10, 2022 3 things…”
January 2, 2022 Daily 3 things…
Today I am grateful for my mother – she loved like no other. Oh how I wish she could have met my children and now, my grandchildren; I am grateful for comedians. I love to laugh and they can always make me feel better; I am grateful for this break we have had and I’mContinue reading “January 2, 2022 Daily 3 things…”
December 21, 2021 and my 3 things of gratitude
Wow – What. A. Day. I can say I felt the spectrum of all of the feels today. From the early morning email informing me of the tragic loss of another student, a senior – to the rage filled trauma trigger…I am at peace only when I focus on the joy of the day. AndContinue reading “December 21, 2021 and my 3 things of gratitude”
1 thing x3 – Daily Gratitude
My 2nd granddaughter has arrived! She is just as magnificent as the first, of course. I am so grateful for her safe and healthy arrival – I promise I do not take it for granted – not even a little bit. What a joy to be a grandmother, and quite a special honor. #choosejoy #gratitudeContinue reading “1 thing x3 – Daily Gratitude”
December 13, 2021 Daily Gratitude
Today’s 3 things; I am grateful for the early Christmas gifts I got from my colleagues today – a nice surprise; I am grateful that the kids are home from school; I heard a great analogy from my God Mother yesterday…she said ICU only lets healthy people in the room. She was referring to myContinue reading “December 13, 2021 Daily Gratitude”
Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021
Last night I was distracted from my posting of 3 things but what’s funny is I was racking up the gratitude all day. Not that it was a particularly great day from an outside viewpoint, but I was able to really focus on the good things and not the little annoyances (both people and events)Continue reading “Early morning 3 things – December 4, 2021”
Thanksgiving 2021 – 3 things of gratitude
Today started like any other day – coffee and a hot shower (neither of which I take for granted). The difference is, however, that I am at the beach with my children – my grown children. I am grateful to have special time with them as they create their own lives; I am grateful forContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2021 – 3 things of gratitude”
November 23, 2021 – 3 things
Today I am grateful for the time spent baking holiday goodies for my family and friends; today I am grateful to HAVE the family and friends; today I am grateful for my mother’s hands and on my hand, my grandmother’s wedding band…I wear the matching band that belonged to my grandfather around my neck andContinue reading “November 23, 2021 – 3 things”
fields of poppies 