Day 326 -
Thankful for my love and ability to read. I have always loved reading (and been quite good at it). From childhood to adulthood, I have always felt complete or chosen to pass the time with a book in my hand. I'm thankful for this, as I have visited many places, experienced new things, and met many characters through the stories I've read through. It's given me great educational skills and vocabulary too. I'm just thankful to have this ability, to share this with my students (and my own kids one day), and to know the mark of a good book (or movie) when I see it.
Day 327 -
Thankful for Thanksgiving. What a day to focus on how truly blessed I am. What a great holiday to have to allow everyone to stop and give thanks for all the Lord has done, no matter the situation or circumstances. I'm thankful for a day to spend with friends and family, laugh and eat great food, and kick off the holiday season. Thankful for a day to do nothing but give thanks. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
Day 328 -
Thankful for my Christmas tree. Nothing makes me happier this time of year than to turn on my Christmas tree lights (or anyone's for that matter) and reflect on the person or event each ornament represents as I decorate the tree. It adds so much spirit and happiness to the house during the Christmas season. I absolutely love my Christmas tree. Thankful for my beautiful tree and the symbolism the Lord gives it.
Day 329 -
Thankful for a week off with Steve. So glad that we still have similiar "school" schedules, as he still instructs. So nice to have him home with me while I was off work this week. What precious time we had together. Nothing better.
Day 330 -
Thankful for meeting my great-grandparents. Over the holidays, stories were told of holidays past when my parents were younger with their grandparents. As an adult, I now know and realize how blessed I am to have met six of my eight great grandparents. Four of them I remember vividly. What role models and strong people these relatives were. They helped shape my family, and I am so glad to have gotten to know and love them as grandparents too. A chance many people don't have these days, I was given times six. Thankful for these people and how my parents and grandparents loved them.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, and 325
Day 318 -
Thankful for days when I feel good about my appearance. I'm very hard on myself with the way I look each day, but there are mornings when I put on the right top with the right pants, add the right jewelry and have my hair cooperate, and BAM! I'm good to go. :) Thankful for those days when I feel like I look good. It adds a little more success and confidence to my day.
Day 319 -
Thankful for medicine. I am so thankful that we have medications and doctors in our country that can make us feel better and help heal our bodies. As I re-ordered my prescription medicine today, I realized how lucky I am to have these resources available to me to make myself feel good and work properly. This is a part of life many people don't have.
Day 320 -
Thankful for the places I've seen and been. I've had the pleasure of traveling with my husband's family and mine. I'm so grateful for the places I've visited across this country. This past week would have been a time when we would have been on a trip to Disney, as we have in the years past. But, as sad as not going was, it made me so thankful for the times I've been, the other places I've visited, and the memories I've made. What a joy it is to travel and see the places God has created.
Day 321 -
Thankful for a "feast" at school today. Our 3rd graders made Stone Soup today and feasted on that, along with cornbread muffins and pumpkin pie. They had so much fun having their own little Thanksgiving treat. I'm thankful for a school, principal, and team who shares ideas and can allow our kids to be kids and celebrate the holidays.
Day 322 -
Thankful for a dear friend capturing pictures for Steve and me. One of my best friends, Amanda, is a budding photographer. She has done a couple of photo sessions for Steve and me before, and she offered to do them again this weekend. I'm so thankful for capturing our love and relationship on film as we grow and change. The pictures turned out really great, and I totally love them and the time while we get them taken.
Day 323 -
Thankful for an early Christmas celebration and visit with Amanda, Eric, and Graham. What a great weekend we had visiting this sweet family. I'm so glad I got to love on Amanda and Graham, that Steve got to meet that sweet baby, and that Steve was so willing to go with me. We had a lot of fun, and we loved getting some baby time in. :)
Day 324 -
Thankful for Thanksgiving break! So nice to have a break from school and celebrate this holiday where we focus on the blessings we have.
Day 325 -
Thankful that it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my house! :) Such a happy time of year!
Thankful for days when I feel good about my appearance. I'm very hard on myself with the way I look each day, but there are mornings when I put on the right top with the right pants, add the right jewelry and have my hair cooperate, and BAM! I'm good to go. :) Thankful for those days when I feel like I look good. It adds a little more success and confidence to my day.
Day 319 -
Thankful for medicine. I am so thankful that we have medications and doctors in our country that can make us feel better and help heal our bodies. As I re-ordered my prescription medicine today, I realized how lucky I am to have these resources available to me to make myself feel good and work properly. This is a part of life many people don't have.
Day 320 -
Thankful for the places I've seen and been. I've had the pleasure of traveling with my husband's family and mine. I'm so grateful for the places I've visited across this country. This past week would have been a time when we would have been on a trip to Disney, as we have in the years past. But, as sad as not going was, it made me so thankful for the times I've been, the other places I've visited, and the memories I've made. What a joy it is to travel and see the places God has created.
Day 321 -
Thankful for a "feast" at school today. Our 3rd graders made Stone Soup today and feasted on that, along with cornbread muffins and pumpkin pie. They had so much fun having their own little Thanksgiving treat. I'm thankful for a school, principal, and team who shares ideas and can allow our kids to be kids and celebrate the holidays.
Day 322 -
Thankful for a dear friend capturing pictures for Steve and me. One of my best friends, Amanda, is a budding photographer. She has done a couple of photo sessions for Steve and me before, and she offered to do them again this weekend. I'm so thankful for capturing our love and relationship on film as we grow and change. The pictures turned out really great, and I totally love them and the time while we get them taken.
Day 323 -
Thankful for an early Christmas celebration and visit with Amanda, Eric, and Graham. What a great weekend we had visiting this sweet family. I'm so glad I got to love on Amanda and Graham, that Steve got to meet that sweet baby, and that Steve was so willing to go with me. We had a lot of fun, and we loved getting some baby time in. :)
Day 324 -
Thankful for Thanksgiving break! So nice to have a break from school and celebrate this holiday where we focus on the blessings we have.
Day 325 -
Thankful that it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around my house! :) Such a happy time of year!
Monday, November 12, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 315, 316, and 317
Day 315 -
Thankful for our veterans. Thankful for the brave men and women who sacrifice time with their loved ones, their normal routines, and some their lives. Our freedoms and rights come from the people who serve in our military and protect those freedoms. I'm thankful for the family members and friends I have that have taken the notion to serve in a very selfless way. So grateful for the special people that feel the call to serve and become veterans.
Day 316 -
Thankful for another year of life and my birthday. My 26th birthday has come, and I'm another year older...hopefully another year wiser. I'm thankful for the Lord seeing fit to give me another year of life and pray He grants me many more. I'm thankful for the parents He gave me to and the many blessings He has poured out on me in 26 years. My life is full and rich, even when I think it's not. I'm so lucky for the life and health I have. I can only give that thanks to God, and praise Him for the year to come.
Day 317 -
Thankful for the hard work of my kiddos. Today, our lesson wasn't exactly fun or interactive, but they were attentive and worked hard the whole morning. I'm so proud of them when they get what we're doing and put 100% into their thinking and effort. It pays off...and I hope they see it, and I continue to be grateful for it.
Thankful for our veterans. Thankful for the brave men and women who sacrifice time with their loved ones, their normal routines, and some their lives. Our freedoms and rights come from the people who serve in our military and protect those freedoms. I'm thankful for the family members and friends I have that have taken the notion to serve in a very selfless way. So grateful for the special people that feel the call to serve and become veterans.
Day 316 -
Thankful for another year of life and my birthday. My 26th birthday has come, and I'm another year older...hopefully another year wiser. I'm thankful for the Lord seeing fit to give me another year of life and pray He grants me many more. I'm thankful for the parents He gave me to and the many blessings He has poured out on me in 26 years. My life is full and rich, even when I think it's not. I'm so lucky for the life and health I have. I can only give that thanks to God, and praise Him for the year to come.
Day 317 -
Thankful for the hard work of my kiddos. Today, our lesson wasn't exactly fun or interactive, but they were attentive and worked hard the whole morning. I'm so proud of them when they get what we're doing and put 100% into their thinking and effort. It pays off...and I hope they see it, and I continue to be grateful for it.
Friday, November 9, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 313 and 314
Day 313 -
Thankful for education. I'm so grateful for the great education and knowledge I have gained from kindergarten through my college years, and even now. Thankful for the teachers, friends, and family members who have taught me so much. Thankful that gaining an education has led to a career and many talents, and now I get to give an education to so many children. Education is a powerful tool to hold. I'm thankful for the opportunities an education opens up and to be a part of its cycle.
Day 314 -
Thankful for the lessons children teach you. I witnessed an 8 year old boy, today, share the story of how his father never came back from war. This child talked with such pride, bravery, and composure. He has dealt with something to make him wise beyond his years, and he will be a mentor and help to many throughout his life. I learned more about bravery, courage, pressing on, and patriotism today from this child than anyone else in a long time. Sometimes the children are the ones who rise up, who teach, who inspire. I'm thankful to see children in that light.
Thankful for education. I'm so grateful for the great education and knowledge I have gained from kindergarten through my college years, and even now. Thankful for the teachers, friends, and family members who have taught me so much. Thankful that gaining an education has led to a career and many talents, and now I get to give an education to so many children. Education is a powerful tool to hold. I'm thankful for the opportunities an education opens up and to be a part of its cycle.
Day 314 -
Thankful for the lessons children teach you. I witnessed an 8 year old boy, today, share the story of how his father never came back from war. This child talked with such pride, bravery, and composure. He has dealt with something to make him wise beyond his years, and he will be a mentor and help to many throughout his life. I learned more about bravery, courage, pressing on, and patriotism today from this child than anyone else in a long time. Sometimes the children are the ones who rise up, who teach, who inspire. I'm thankful to see children in that light.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 311 and 312
Day 311 -
Thankful for knowing my husband for the past 13 years. What a blessing he's been to me as he's turned from my best friend, to my boyfriend, my fiance, and now my husband. Thankful for that fateful day 13 years ago, how God has grown our relationship, blessed us, and given us so much love for half our lives now.
Day 312 -
Thankful that Jesus is KING no matter who is president!
Thankful for knowing my husband for the past 13 years. What a blessing he's been to me as he's turned from my best friend, to my boyfriend, my fiance, and now my husband. Thankful for that fateful day 13 years ago, how God has grown our relationship, blessed us, and given us so much love for half our lives now.
Day 312 -
Thankful that Jesus is KING no matter who is president!
Monday, November 5, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, and 310
Day 302 -
Thankful for seeing my husband's past. Last Sunday we enjoyed a fun family lunch at my in-laws, like most Sundays. This particular lunch was full of laughter from watching a Christmas video from when Steve was 4 years old. He was one of the most precious kids I've ever seen. It was so fun to see my second family before I was a part of it. It was fun to see my husband as a child and get a glimpse of how our own children might celebrate the holidays in the future. I'm thankful to see into parts of his life I wasn't around for.
Day 303 -
Thankful for Grandma and Grandpa Libick. Steve's other grandparents are one of the sweetest couples I've ever seen, having been married for over 60 years. They have taken me in as another granddaughter, and I'm so thankful for their love for me. I always enjoy visiting them. I'm grateful for the lessons and love they have for Steve and the family they have started, loved, and grown. They are very special people, and I'm blessed to be a member of their family.
Day 304 -
Thankful for my Aunt Elaine. Her birthday was back in July, but it slipped my mind to do a thankful post on her. She is my mom's older sister, and I see a lot of my "older sister" happenings in her too. She's a great aunt, different in many ways from my other aunts though. I have enjoyed getting to know her better as I've gotten older. I'm thankful for her guiding ways to my mom, her quilting talents, and her breast cancer surviving. She's a strong woman!
Day 305 -
Thankful for Halloween alternatives. So much of this holiday has turned into scary, non-Christian celebrations. I'm thankful that so many have come up with safe and family friendly alternatives. Church carnivals, fun parties, or just family traditions of pumpkin carving and a movie are all ways to celebrate fall and a little candy. I'm thankful to have these ideals instilled in me for my future family's Halloween celebrating.
Day 306 -
Thankful for well behaved children on Halloween AND the day after!
Day 307 -
Thankful for the ability to communicate with my students. I have a special student who needs a lot of TLC from some past family situations. A new novel we were starting might have been just enough to really send her into melt-down mode. But, after talking with her about the novel and letting her process everything, I think we'll be just fine. I'm thankful that God has given me the care and compassion for these children and that I can communicate with them on their level.
Day 308 -
Thankful for Steve's roommate and our best man, Paul. He is a great friend to Steve and good for a laugh to all! I was so happy when Steve invited him over for dinner as he was passing through town on Thursday night. I'm thankful for his friendship to Steve and his guidance to him as well.
Day 309 -
Thankful to have had a successful trip to Canton. Yay for getting some great pieces for our house!
Day 310 -
Thankful for the freedom to vote. With election night being less than 24 hours away, I am grateful for my chance to cast my ballot last week for the presidential election. I'm thankful that my voice can be heard and that my vote can count. It gives me the right to tell my concerns, to stand for my morals, and do my civic duty. I'm thankful for the right to take a part in such a vital part of our American history.
Thankful for seeing my husband's past. Last Sunday we enjoyed a fun family lunch at my in-laws, like most Sundays. This particular lunch was full of laughter from watching a Christmas video from when Steve was 4 years old. He was one of the most precious kids I've ever seen. It was so fun to see my second family before I was a part of it. It was fun to see my husband as a child and get a glimpse of how our own children might celebrate the holidays in the future. I'm thankful to see into parts of his life I wasn't around for.
Day 303 -
Thankful for Grandma and Grandpa Libick. Steve's other grandparents are one of the sweetest couples I've ever seen, having been married for over 60 years. They have taken me in as another granddaughter, and I'm so thankful for their love for me. I always enjoy visiting them. I'm grateful for the lessons and love they have for Steve and the family they have started, loved, and grown. They are very special people, and I'm blessed to be a member of their family.
Day 304 -
Thankful for my Aunt Elaine. Her birthday was back in July, but it slipped my mind to do a thankful post on her. She is my mom's older sister, and I see a lot of my "older sister" happenings in her too. She's a great aunt, different in many ways from my other aunts though. I have enjoyed getting to know her better as I've gotten older. I'm thankful for her guiding ways to my mom, her quilting talents, and her breast cancer surviving. She's a strong woman!
Day 305 -
Thankful for Halloween alternatives. So much of this holiday has turned into scary, non-Christian celebrations. I'm thankful that so many have come up with safe and family friendly alternatives. Church carnivals, fun parties, or just family traditions of pumpkin carving and a movie are all ways to celebrate fall and a little candy. I'm thankful to have these ideals instilled in me for my future family's Halloween celebrating.
Day 306 -
Thankful for well behaved children on Halloween AND the day after!
Day 307 -
Thankful for the ability to communicate with my students. I have a special student who needs a lot of TLC from some past family situations. A new novel we were starting might have been just enough to really send her into melt-down mode. But, after talking with her about the novel and letting her process everything, I think we'll be just fine. I'm thankful that God has given me the care and compassion for these children and that I can communicate with them on their level.
Day 308 -
Thankful for Steve's roommate and our best man, Paul. He is a great friend to Steve and good for a laugh to all! I was so happy when Steve invited him over for dinner as he was passing through town on Thursday night. I'm thankful for his friendship to Steve and his guidance to him as well.
Day 309 -
Thankful to have had a successful trip to Canton. Yay for getting some great pieces for our house!
Day 310 -
Thankful for the freedom to vote. With election night being less than 24 hours away, I am grateful for my chance to cast my ballot last week for the presidential election. I'm thankful that my voice can be heard and that my vote can count. It gives me the right to tell my concerns, to stand for my morals, and do my civic duty. I'm thankful for the right to take a part in such a vital part of our American history.
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