I was at a COVA (Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance) Conference for work up in the mountains this week, in beautiful Keystone, Colorado. While I sat on the balcony of my hotel room writing this it occurred to me--right after I recovered from the surprise of looking up and seeing a big, fat,… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – The Luxury of Education
Category: Gratitude
Thankful Thursday – Free From Pain
For anyone who has fibromyalgia, or knows someone who does, you know the toll it takes on a body, both physically and mentally. The pain can be debilitating during the day and can keep you awake at night causing your body and mind to become fatigued from lack of sleep. Even when you think you're… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Free From Pain
10 Things I’m Grateful for Today
1.) Every person who has ever played a role in my life. Those who have left imprints on my heart as they passed through, and those who continue to as we share life. 2.) Everything that makes up my life as I know it--my family; my marriage; my home that… Continue reading 10 Things I’m Grateful for Today
PMA – A Constant WIP
"Either you control your attitude or it controls you." -Unknown Positive Mental Attitude is a Constant Work in Progress, and I'm sure I'm not alone when I say that. The beauty of it is, a little makes a big difference in how one sees the world, thus in how one experiences life. And how one… Continue reading PMA – A Constant WIP
Thankful Thursday-Magical Common Scents
Have you ever noticed how certain scents can draw you to another time and place, almost working as a sort of time machine? There are scents that take me back to times especially important in my life, bringing comfort and peace. And then there are those, as well, that take me to a time that I would… Continue reading Thankful Thursday-Magical Common Scents
Thankful Thursday – Freedom to Express my Faith
My faith plays a significant role in my day-to-day thoughts and actions. It's who I am. Having the freedom to outwardly express my faith, in essence being free to be me, is a freedom I cherish, allowing me to live by faith rather than fear. I'm so thankful I am able to: 1. Attend the… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Freedom to Express my Faith
Thankful Thursday – Every Breath of Life
Every sweet breath that fills my lungs from the moment I wake up in the morning until I wake up the next. I'm grateful for every breath that isn't my last. And for the power the act of breathing holds, the benefits, the gifts, the blessings. Meditation has taught me to be conscious of each… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Every Breath of Life
It’s a Heart Thing
As I was driving home from work one evening this week I made a stop at the grocery store to pick up a few last-minute items I needed to prepare dinner. I loaded my bags in the car, and took my place behind the steering wheel.I had no sooner started my car when a woman… Continue reading It’s a Heart Thing
Thankful Thursday – Angels
Not in the heavenly form with wings and harps, but sent from heaven nonetheless. I'm referring to the special people God has strategically and perfectly placed in my life at the exact moment and purpose that He knew I needed. Those who have made a lasting impact and imprint on my heart, each planting a… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Angels
Thankful Thursday — Autumn & New Beginnings
Autumn--even the word is beautiful, not to mention pleasing to all five senses. It conjures up images of evening lamplight, candle flames flickering and dancing on walls of rooms darkening a wee bit earlier each evening, the scents of food cooking in the crockpot, fresh stewed tomatoes canning, and the smells of cinnamon and nutmeg. Autumn… Continue reading Thankful Thursday — Autumn & New Beginnings
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