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Thanksgiving is the holiday occurring between Halloween and Christmas. Although there is much more emphasis on the latter-mentioned celebrations, it is important to remember to be thankful for what we have. Gratitude is often forgotten in today’s “it’s all about me” and “I deserve …” society. The Sunday School class I teach recently started a journey through the book Lord, Change My Attitude Before It’s Too Late, by author James MacDonald. The chapters are in pairs, with one discussing a…..
Last week was extremely busy for me; I had places to go almost every day. I stayed home on Friday because I had special visitors. Vivian (8) and Elijah (3) came to spend the night with Grammie. Vivian has stayed with me before, but Elijah had never done so. My son, Jonathan, turned 40 on Saturday; my daughter-in-law, Heather, had purchased show tickets for Friday evening as a special treat for him. She brought the children on Friday shortly after…..
One thing that has kept my marriage strong is laughter. Even when we were dating, Bob and I enjoyed moments filled with hold-you-sides-because-they-hurt hilarity. We have found life to be much more enjoyable when we take time to laugh. Our children grew up with laughter in the household. On a particular night when they were upstairs in bed, Bob and I decided it was time for a bit of fun. We had some glow-in-the- dark ping pong ball guns that…..
If I had to name my least favorite month of the year, I would say, “November.” Thinking of November brings to mind dreary days that are growing ever shorter. The trees are bare (or getting rapidly to that state), and my garden is done for the year. The weather is often damp and chilly, causing me to fight a desire to do nothing besides curl up in my recliner with a good book to read and a cup of hot…..