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Just “Start”
Like 99% of the American population, I’m sure you’ve got a long mental “to do” list when it comes to improving your life. “I need to get more organized.” “I need to start exercising.” “I need to start...
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The Flood
I was recently reminded of a fable/joke involving a man in a flood… Once upon a time, a man was trapped in a flood. In an effort to be rescued, he climed to his rooftop and began praying for the Lord...
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A Mother’s Memory
To meet me now, you would never know that I have just been through one of the toughest years of my life. I have a beautiful, healthy 8-month-old daughter, an amazing husband and life partner, a nice...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 9
One year ago, I said “goodbye” to my mother for the last time. Sometime around 9pm, she finally let go and slipped away into heaven, where she was greeted by my baby girl, Bristol, as well as my Aunt...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 10
Two years ago at 8:00am, I was wheeled into surgery for an unexpectedly early C-section. Pre-eclampsia had ravaged my body, and at 28 weeks, the doctors couldn’t hold off any longer. I was terrified....
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 12
Today was a rainy day, but for mid-January, the temperature was surprisingly pleasant. So today, I am thankful for warm-ish temps in the middle of winter. Filed under: Faith, Journey to Gratitude...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 13
Three years ago, I started down a path to be a “coach”. I wasn’t exactly sure at that time what that meant or how to make it happen, but I had done some research on coaching, and I was convinced that...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 15
Growing up, our family always struggled with money. My parents didn’t have the best financial skills, and therefore didn’t teach great habits to us kids either. As an adult, I continued to struggle...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 16
Because of her prematurity, Bella has been part of the Early Intervention program since about a month after we brought her home (i.e. about 3 months old). When she started the program, she was slightly...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 20
Bella is struggling right now as her two-year molars try to pop through. Additionally, she may have some viral bug on top of that. So she is miserable with a painful mouth, runny nose, persistent...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 26
As I opened my email inbox this morning, this message sat at the top: What a great way to start the day! (By the way, the reference to the butterfly was an assignment; he was to find a butterfly that...
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Journey to Gratitude: Days 30-35
Life happens. While I made a note of my gratitude items each day, I did not get a chance to post them. So here’s the past week: Day 30: Today, I saw AMERICAN SNIPER (which was excellent, by the way). I...
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Journey to Gratitude: Day 37
What a roller coaster week this has been! As you know, we found a remarkable deal on somewhat of a “dream house” last weekend, and on a whim, decided to go for it. Our offer was considerably outbid by...
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Trust in “The Plan”
Yesterday I was reminded of a job I had for *just a minute* back in early 2009. About 5 months prior, I had been forced to resign from a company I had been with for 5 1/2 years – right at the peak (or...
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