I'm just loving these days to pause and be thankful. I feel grateful every day and I love being able to post my thoughts about why I choose to live with gratitude.Today I am thankful for:* a wonderful walk and prayer time with a friend outside this morning.* the fall colors starting to appear. Perfect weather.* a phone conversation with a blogging Continue Reading

Today I am thankful for: *God's love. This video had me jumping saying, "Yes, yes, yes." This is why I live! I believe God's love. Without a doubt, God's love has changed me. And because of that, I am free to be me! I can love others because I have accepted God's love. (PLEASE PAUSE MY MUSIC ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BLOG)Love changes the world. Continue Reading

Today I am thankful for: * Hannah's happy heart to start 6th grade today. (she's in the red shirt. Uniforms are required at our school). She is beyond thrilled to get back to learning!* another rainbow moment while my son and his best buds play basketball in our driveway.* opportunity to possibly mentor a teen girl from church. Waiting to hear back Continue Reading

Today I am thankful for: * a love note via e-mail from my husband yesterday. A real surprise that blessed me deeply.* my daughter's baptism last Sunday. One of my mom dreams came true! Hannah's step of faith meant so much to me. (A special thanks to everyone who supported our family)* Hannah's birthday this week. Eleven years old with a heart of Continue Reading

Today I am thankful for: * my hearing. My daughter's laugh is contagious! This video is dark, but the sound outweighs its visual poor quality.(please pause my music player to hear her giggle.) We were watching Wipeout. Why is it so funny to watch people slip and fall? (not sure why this has two screens! I've never uploaded a home video before.)* my Continue Reading