the 4th, 5th, and 6th of November.

November 4, 2010

- an amazing sunrise.
- a computer that brings life to my fingers and eyes.
- stray cows found.
- mail from Nebraska.
- new sights on an old familiar route.
- a rocky ledge and a beautiful family.
- the right words and the right friends.
- grocery shopping by myself and sincere conversations in the check out line.
- speed dial.
- Joe B. and his patient understanding of technology and its power in the classroom.
- sarcasm.

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Today was an average day in the life of me.

Not too much excitement.

A lot of learning.

A little frustration.

A bit of anxiety.

Emotions on my sleeve.

A lot of interaction with people in my life.


November 5, 2010

- Kleenex – what would life be like without it? I hope I never have to know.
- the smell of brownies baking.
- “understanding” on so many different levels.
- Starbucks goodness – hand delivered with love.
- soup and bread day – and my favorite desserts!
- my old teaching partner and 2 great hours together.
- a 5 year old feed truck driver.
- spreadsheets that bring “order” to the chaos.
- tears.
- co-workers that cheer, cry, push forward and live through the trenches with me.
- turkeys, paper pumpkins , a little glue and a bit of paint = happy first graders.
- an extra 2 hours.
- prayers over the phone ... and a mother in law who loves me & "gets" me.
- a sunset I’ll never forget.
- Chinese food and all the leftovers too.
- fortune cookies.
- Toy Story 3.
- Isaiah 30:18 – a verse to claim for yourself daily.

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Isaiah 30:18
But God is not finished. He is waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you. God takes the time to do everything right – everything. Those who wait around for Him are the lucky ones. - the Message

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An attitude of gratitude.

It’s life changing.

It’s mind altering.

It’s God at work.


November 6, 2010

- a day to sleep in until 6:00 – is that really sleeping in?!
- old jeans that still fit and a long-sleeve T-shirt.
- quiet time.
- train whistles reminding me that I’m “home.”
- a boy that smells everything before he eats it.
- Toy Story 3 … again.
- the ability to reflect, change and move forward – all because of the grace God offers.
- Papa’s pancakes.
- spurs that jingle jangle- even if they do drive me crazy.
- Thanksgiving – a few weeks early.
- the smell of Thanksgiving – a few weeks early.
- inspiration in a variety of forms.
- warmth from the afternoon sun.
- games, coloring books, and Crayola.
- a family that defines beautiful – inside and out.
- cousins.
- shovels, rakes, tractors and dirt … life doesn’t get much better.
- a hayride.
- hiking to the “cliff” on our property and taking time to enjoy the view.
- a kitchen filled to the brim with the sounds, smells & sights of fall.
- getting to eat while everything is still hot.
- pumpkin pie.
- rest in knowing that God loves me - and the comfort it is knowing that even when things aren't perfect ... they're exactly the way they're supposed to be.