Monday, December 1, 2008

Gratitude and Blessings in November

Sun 30 *I am thankful that I was able to stay home from church and take it easy. I am also thankful so many thoughtful people came and brought me chicken noodle soup.
Sat 29 *I am thankful for Cookie Cutters where Braxton finally left a haircut with a smile. I am also thankful I didn't have to work a 5 hour shift as I was blowing my nose over and over again. I am thankful to have found more great gifts for people!
Fri 28 *I am thankful I was able to get in a good workout do to good prioritizing. I am also thankful for weight loss over Thanksgiving. I am also thankful to be able to come home an hour early from work when I was feeling lousy with a cold.
Thur 27 *I am thankful for a good safe drive down south and home. I am also thankful to have been surrounded by family. I am thankful for a great dinner. I am thankful for fun cousins and uncles who made the day fun for Braxton and the kids. I am thankful for a good day overall.
Wed 26 *I am thankful for the idea to do an obstacle course type of exercise. I am also thankful to have the in-laws Christmas presents ready to go tomorrow.
Tue 25 *I am thankful I was able to get the materials to get Kent's dads present done. It looks so good.
Mon 24 *I am thankful Kent's mom's present came in the mail today. I am thankful I was able to get out and walk to Walmart. In addition I am very grateful Kent and I were able to do a movie night at home and feel close and connected.
Sun 23 *I am thankful that I was able to listen to the spirit twice today when my neighbor needed me. I am thankful I was able to see my small son demonstrate empathy during the movie Lilo and Stitch tonight.
Sat 22 *I am thankful I was able to go out and do a seven mile run/walk today. I am also thankful for a low key day. It was nice.
Fri 21 *I am thankful that I have my son and not someone else's I know all children go to the homes they are supposed to. My son is perfect for me. I am also thankful my neighbor Melissa and I decided to eat in tonight because if we hadn't we could have been caught in horrible traffic or worse caught up in the accidents. Besides that the dinner we made was wonderful!!!
Thur 20 *I am thankful for my house being cleaned. I am also thankful Kent worked out a plan for me to get to work on time when he couldn't be home in time for me to go.
Wed 19 *I am thankful for many things today. I am thankful I was able to visit with a neighbor and her daughters today so Braxton had some friends to play with. I am thankful for a 5 mile run. I am thankful for fun at the park with Braxton and Kent. I am thankful for the Lord's protection and Kent's quick response that avoided a near miss accident when a car swerved out from behind a stopped bus. I am also thankful I was able to play a game with Kent tonight. It was a great day!
Tue 18 *I am thankful I was able to attend my friends storyboard party tonight. It was nice to get out of the house and let Braxton play with someone his age.
Mon 17 *I am thankful to have kept a gratitude journal so I could look back through the year and see some of the highlights I had forgotten. I am also thankful for family night.
Sun 16 *I am thankful for a good Sunday with a spirit filled sacrament meeting. I am also thankful to see so many inactive families at church today.
Sat 15 *I am thankful to have been able to see Kent's brother Gordon and his family today. We really enjoyed spending time with them as they were up for a high school football game.
Fri 14 *I am thankful to attend the temple today. I am also thankful I was able to attend Carrie's ladies night in. It was a much needed break!
Thur 13 *I am thankful to have a project to try and get finished before Thanksgiving. I can't wait for Christmas when I have such fun gift ideas!
Wed 12 *I am thankful I was able to make bread today even if I didn't add enough flour and it didn't turn out well.
Tue 11 *I am thankful for the men and women who have served so I can have the blessings of liberty. I am also thankful for a really intense night of The Biggest Loser and seeing Brady go. (do all of my gratitudes have to be deeply profound?)
Mon 10 *I am thankful to be getting excited about giving Christmas gifts. It's so much more fun when you don't wait until the last minute. I am also thankful for a fun day and family night playing hide and seek with Braxton. I am thankful I was able to get a workout in when I didn't feel like doing it.
Sun 9 *I am thankful for an early bedtime for a tired and ornery boy.
Sat 8 *I am thankful to have enjoyed a difficult workout from the library.
Fri 7 *I am thankful for new workout equipment. I am also thankful Kent was able to sell Shorty to such a nice lady.
Thur 6 *I am thankful I was able to get in a 5 mile walk today.
Wed 5 *I am thankful for the snow that made me feel like having a much needed relaxed day of down time.
Tue 4 *I am thankful for my right to vote and make my voice heard. I am also thankful to hear that many Californians and Arizonians support marriage being between a man and a woman.
Mon 3 *I am thankful I was able take Braxton down to see the animals at the farm today. It was a lot of fun to go with friends and get out of the house.
Sun 2 *I am thankful for the wonderful gifts of the spirit to touch my life and guide and direct me.
Sat 1 *I am thankful for a full day spent with family. There was a great spirit at Kade's blessing and it is always nice to see family. It was also nice to spend the afternoon serving a sister in the ward. I am thankful to have finished up my applesauce canning with the help of Kent.

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