Grateful for the adventure of life.
Time for Gratitude: Day Twenty-Five
Today I'm grateful for the skill of listening. I'm grateful that I was taught the power of listening at an younger age and also I'm grateful that I have found some amazing listeners in my own life. Most strangers probably think I rarely speak. Most of my close family and friends probably think I never…
Time for Gratitude: Day Twenty-Two
Today I'm grateful for my father-in-law, Ken. Today is his birthday so I'm feeling especially grateful for him. I've known Ken since I was sixteen years old. Tim and I are lucky in many ways because our parents have seen us both grow. Since I've known Ken for more than half of my life, I…
Time for Gratitude: Day Seventeen
I'm grateful today for a wonderful lunch date with my sister Trish, niece Cora, and nephew Ethan. It's a nice break in the middle of a workday and they make my heart happy. It's also fun to mingle the work and the personal. I remember fondly visiting my parents' places of work in awe…
Time for Gratitude: Day Seven
I'm grateful today for surprising moments. I'm not a particularly adventurous person. I don't seek out thrills or out-of-the-ordinary things. However I try to never say no to new opportunities. So when my friend Jennifer suggested we go to a "Field and Vine" experience, I quickly accepted the invitation. The Field and Vine events are catered…
Time to Honor: Poem for my Oldest Sister
I'm not a poet. I wish I was a poet because poems are shorter than stories, and much more to the point. With that said however, I decided to write a poem for my sister Trish on her birthday (April 30th). So Trish, here you go. Happy Birthday. I love you. And no- poems don't…
Time to Reflect: Perceptions of Differences
I’m an introvert. Shocking to those who know me, but it’s true. I’m an introvert and when I walk into places, I do not usually want to be noticed. I simply want to do what I need to do, visit with those I care about, and leave…unnoticed. I’ve always found myself a bit “odd”. I’m…
Time to Remember: Memories of Grandmother Monroe
I truly love all of my biological Grandparents and knew each of them at different times of my life: Grandpa Blair as a toddler, Grandpa Monroe as a tween, Grandma Blair as a teenager, and Grandmother Monroe into "mid" adulthood. I am blessed and honored to carry on a bit of each of them. I…
Time for Friends: Gramma Bette Owen
It’s funny, occasionally the most meaningful relationships are the ones that come in the most unexpected of ways. Sometimes relationships come on the first day of school and there are expectations of friends and companions. Sometimes relationships come because of new jobs or first days of camp. Others, can come from a simple introduction by…
Time for an Update: House Build
Dad arrived in the States on Saturday for fundraising and family reasons. He’s going to be back for a bit before he returns to his "on site" duties at the hospital (meaning his duties do not stop even when he's in the States). When he arrived to our house, Tim and I were anxious for…
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