Category Archives: reflecting

Haiti

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Laura

Haiti has really been on my heart and in my prayers this week. Some of what I’ve been seeing: 1. Craft Hope for Haiti has all kinds of incredibly beautiful handmade items. All the proceeds from the sales are going … Continue reading →

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Life is Busy

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Laura

Sound familiar anyone? And so, I’m not going to get any more blogging done before the new year – As in, I won’t be: 1. explaining why I attempted to daily list my gratitude for the month of Thanksgiving. 2. … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #26

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Laura

Today I’m grateful that I don’t have to make and can any more applesauce. I think 20 quarts and 13 pints is enough! (And that was only from 2 bushels of apples. It’s a good thing I didn’t buy any … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #25

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Laura

Today, I’m thankful for my new niece! Welcome baby Grace!

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Daily Gratitude #24

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Laura

Today I’m grateful for my 1/4″ foot for my sewing machine, wonderfully nice weather, and God’s grace which overcomes racial and socio-economic barriers.

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Daily Gratitude #23

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Laura

This is really for yesterday – Yesterday, I was grateful for a husband who I can work in partnership with, crockpots and an Oxo food mill to help make lots (20 quarts to be specific) of applesauce, and once again, … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #22

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Laura

Today I am thankful for roasted turkey skin (shatteringly crisp and delicious) and to the Amish farmer who raised the turkey for us. Life is good.

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Daily Gratitude #21

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Laura

Today, I am filled with such thanksgiving, that it is more than enough to make up for the last three days of not posting, as well as to spill over into the next few weeks. And that’s about as specific … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #19 and #20

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Laura

For yesterday: Last night, I was infinitely grateful for my covenant group women. They are a blessing from God to me. Today, I am grateful for a quiet day at work, with no students, and a chance to get caught … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude #18

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Laura

Today, I’m grateful for a clean house, a nice day of sewing with friends, and brave little shoots of garlic pushing their heads up through the soil.