Thankfulness looks different this year. In the past, I've looked forward to the first of November, maybe playing along with stating something I'm thankful for each day or writing posts about looking for ways to be grateful. This year, the whole concept of thankfulness feels a little strange. How can I be thankful right now? There's a hole in my heart, a hole in my life, a hole in our family, a hole in our community. My father isn't here anymore and it hurts. If you are walking through grief, I created this free support series just for you. Sign up here. … [Read more...]
A Baby, A Journal & A Thankful Heart
This year especially, I have so much to be thankful for. When times are tough or my body is achy I just remember the enormous blessing that Hubby and I have in our little growing baby. I have always been the type of person to not want to forget ANYTHING. Thus, I became a list maker and notebook keeper and a planner addict. When I got a smart phone, I started keeping things stored in apps as well. When it comes to trips and special occasions, I tend to take too many photos as I just want to remember all the things. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in trying to remember the event that I … [Read more...]
An Attitude of Thankfulness
Happy November! I cannot believe we are already welcoming November and all that it brings! Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year! It just seems like time is flying by. Which is all the more reason to take an minute or two to enjoy each moment. There are all kinds of thankful and grateful challenges out there this month - posting something we are thankful for each day, taking a photo on instagram of things we are grateful for, etc. But by the end of the month, things always seem to taper off and we are left with the chaos of "I wants" "I needs" "I don't have enoughs" as the … [Read more...]