It is amazing how one little act can change your life. I heard about Ann Voskamp's book One Thousand Gifts shortly after it came out. What a neat idea, I thought. So in the spring, before I ever even sat down and turned a page of the book, I began writing down a list of things for which I … Continue reading How Gratitude Can Change A Life
Category: Thanksgiving
You are not Alone
First the little one came down with the stomach flu. Then the older one came down with a cold that turned into a bad chest infection. Then the little one got the cold – and eye teeth. Nights have consisted of short bursts of sleep broken by harsh sobs and rasping coughs from down the … Continue reading You are not Alone
The Thankfulness Tree
Thanksgiving. We were just about to leave for a family hike when the phone rang. It was the hospital calling my husband into work. The sun was bright, the air was crisp and the red and gold trees were breathtaking. I wanted to be outside with my family, all of us together. Instead, I found … Continue reading The Thankfulness Tree