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I challenged myself to practice naming gifts each day this month – intently seeking the good, being thankful for everyday moments and taking the time to call them out. Here is what I learned: 1) Being thankful is a decision – it requires resolve and commitment. Just like you decide to cut sugar, dairy and grains for 30 days (you… Read More
“Gratitude bestows reverence, allows us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach This quote opens up the third chapter of One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I started re-reading this book in November to prepare my heart for Thanksgiving. Ann describes the the moment a friend challenged… Read More
A Wake Up Call One week ago in Manchester, at 10:30pm on a Monday night, one lone suicide bomber entered an arena and executed an attack that killed 22 people and injured 59. The watching world was horrified and heartbroken. A day later, my Instagram account begin to flood with images of hearts and the words “Manchester” and hashtag #PrayforManchester…. Read More
This is a simple story of grace spoken to a mom’s heart through the unassuming words of a local flower farmer. “You look like you really love being a mom,” said the white-haired man with a kind smile and sparkling eyes. I was paying for a bushel of white flowering branches and three bundles of the most cheerful white and… Read More