Author Archives: Laura

Today, I am thankful for my sewing machine.  I don’t know how the pioneers managed without one.

(This is really from yesterday.) Yesterday, I was grateful for the company of good friends and good food and the farmers and fishermen who grew/raised/caught our food for us.  

To be honest, I’m not really feeling all that thankful right now.  I’m getting a sore throat, I was at school way too late, it’s dark and raining, and I have to leave the house to go to a meeting. … Continue reading →

Today (although it was really yesterday) – I am grateful for the wide network of friends that we have through church and otherwise.  We met a couple yesterday who have two kids, no family in town, and very few friends … Continue reading →

Today, I am grateful for my mother-in-law Tina.  Her generous care of, and for, us eases a little bit the sadness of being so far away from my own family.  And she has become a good friend of mine!

Today, I am grateful for our very generous health insurance.  We are indeed blessed to not have to worry about medical bills.

Today I am grateful that the squirrel that I hit on the highway this morning shook himself off and ran off the highway before another car hit him.  A small thing, I know, but I have recently been convicted of … Continue reading →

Today, I am grateful for a day without students to catch up on grading, to accomplish mundane annoying tasks, and to rest.

I am grateful for my job, which, while not perfect and often full of frustration, give me many moments of enjoyment and is helping us secure our financial future. And today, I’m grateful for the fun moments that a game … Continue reading →