Tag Archives: Gratitude

Fitting Gifts

I’ve been running for almost 10 years, but it didn’t take me long to learn that the best way to be motivated for a holiday workout is to get cool running gear for Christmas. Even though I am pretty well-equipped … Continue reading

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Basking in the Glow of Christmas

Our Christmas sermon drew on this passage from Isaiah 9:2: The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined. It is such a beautiful … Continue reading

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The Grinch Who Gave Me Back Christmas

‘Twas three nights before Christmas Eve, when all through the house, we were making our lists and checking them twice. My son, 16 years old, with his first “serious” girl friend (i.e., they’ve gone on an actual *date* to see … Continue reading

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Missing My Girls

Another Thankgsiving has come and is almost gone. The guests are gone. Most of the pie is gone. The kitchen is clean and the dishwasher is running. This is my second Thanksgiving without my daughter–she spent it with her boyfriend’s parents … Continue reading

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Counting My Blessings

It could take forever to write this. I am blessed in so many ways, from the “biggies” (health, family, work) to little things that make daily life enjoyable (good coffee, dark chocolate, reliable internet connections). But, here goes: My husband, … Continue reading

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