Strangely glad the month of thanksgiving is over

Yes, I’m strangely grateful the month of Thanksgiving is coming to an end. I made it to 28 days of posting something for which I was grateful. For various reasons, I didn’t post anything yesterday or today. 

I’m grateful for many things every day. I try to express thanks to God & others daily, sometimes on social media as well. I think I need to let my days of striving for daily posts to be over. Even as I write that, I’m tempted to run over to Facebook and share something to fill that space! God, please help me!! And thank you!

Month of thanksgiving Week 4

Thanksgiving & the weekend were great. Since then, I’ve been in a bit of a slump, not posting for #monthofthanksgiving yesterday or today.

I shared a memory yesterday of Kenneith & my duet on For the Beauty of the Earth, with the hashtag & no other words, so it doesn’t seem like it counts. Today I took pictures of French toast; beaver damage; & walking in sunshine. None of those seem adequate either. I prayed for guidance to do something for Giving Tuesday & nothing emerged. Is there something I could share or express gratitude for that would bless others? If nothing is revealed, I will let it go & trust God.  

Thanksgiving + 1

I try to focus on God, goodness & gratitude daily. And still there’s something extra-special about having a day set aside to give thanks to God & remember that we are blessed so that we can bless others. Today I was grateful for safe travel to the farm & then on to McKinney to dine with Gene’s sister & her son. That’s where I enjoyed the glorious sunset. Then, on the way back to the farm, a quick stop at Mom’s where I was surprised to also find the always entertaining Amy & Stormy (photos are possible later). As is often the case. words & photos are inadequate to express the fullness of my love & gratitude today & always. #monthofthanksgiving 

I’m grateful to finally go fishing — & catching — again with my guy! Which do you like better — the tiny double we ended with or the couple of bigguns we caught separately much earlier on this beautiful (& just a bit chilly) day. My big was 6; Gene’s was 5. We also caught a bunch that were barely bigger than the lure! Gene was ready to leave at 3 but I said let’s keep on fishing, which paid off with 3 or 4 more catches including our double. Obviously, I get more excited about many little fish than Gene does! I’m very grateful this could be part of my Thanksgiving weekend.  #monthofthanksgiving

Month of thanksgiving Week 3

I’ll claim this as the highlight for the week:

I’m grateful for this beautiful day when my husband could go fishing — & catching — with a friend. Although I hated not to fish on what might be the last decent opportunity anytime soon, I am grateful I could enjoy meeting up with friends & eating lunch in the sunshine. #monthofthanksgiving

My word(le)!

After 365 consecutive days of successfully solving Wordle, my streak came to a saucy … no; salty … no; savvy … no; sappy … no; saggy … NO! My streak ended when I couldn’t come up with SASSY in six tries (I started with SHARE). 

I was feeling led to let go of my daily Wordle that seemed to have shifted from a habit to an obsession that I spent time on when other things were more pressing. I wouldn’t let go while the streak was active. I’m not convinced I’ll let go now that it’s broken. Time will tell. Maybe I’ll set some boundaries such as a time limit or use it as a reward or incentive for completing more important tasks. . 

Month of thanksgiving Week 2

A highlight was Saturday at Mike’s new place on the farm. Angela & Laura & Jared & their kids came. Mom & all six of us kids had pictures made on the old porch steps. 

More may come … 

Month of thanksgiving Week1

More to come! 

Haha!

Texas Rangers are World Series Chsmps!

The Texas Rangers are World Series champions. I think Daddy would be happy. I’d love to know what he’d have to say about this team & these players.