Feb. of 2012 marked 43 years of marriage.
July 2012 marked 47 years of marriage
A happy marriage is a long conversation which always seems too short. ~Andre Maurois
Today I am thankful for the marriages of my parents and my in-laws. David and I are fortunate to have parents who are still married and still love each other. (more…)
I don’t care how poor a man is; if he has family, he’s rich. ~Dan Wilcox and Thad Mumford, “Identity Crisis,” M*A*S*H
Today I am thankful for family time. I love spending time with my family. I am thankful that I get to spend most every weekend with my husband and kids. (more…)
Having a sister is like having a best friend you can’t get rid of. You know whatever you do, they’ll still be there. ~Amy Li
Today I am thankful for my sisters. At times growing up I wished I was an only child. (more…)
Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart – but in it
— Fleur Conkling Heylinger
Today I am thankful for adoption. My life would be so different if it were not for adoption. I really can not imagine what life would be like without my wonderful little girl. (more…)
Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. ~Erma Bombeck
Today I am thankful for my doctor and access to good medical care. This is especially important to me since I am having surgery later today. I am thankful that after many years of having health issues I finally found a doctor that takes time to listen to me and really cares about me and my well being. (more…)
“The constitutional freedom of religion is the most inalienable and sacred of all human rights.”- Thomas Jefferson
Today I am thankful for religious freedoms. I don’t have to worry about being arrested for writing blog post about religion or for going to church. (more…)
Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Today I am thankful for the opportunity to travel. I have been able to go on several trips that included destinations such as Paris, London, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. I have enjoyed every minute of these trips. I love experiencing and seeing new things, and travel is a great way to do this. (more…)
“LinkedIn is for the people you know. Facebook is for the people you used to know. Twitter is for people you want to know” ~ unknown
Today I am thankful for social media. Prior to the invention of social media I had lost contact with many friends and family members. (more…)
Charity sees the need, not the cause. ~German Proverb
Today I am thankful that the basic needs of food, shelter, and clothing are provided for my family. I am so thankful that my kids have never had to wonder where their next meal will come from. (more…)
A good snapshot stops a moment from running away. ~Eudora Welty
Today I am thankful for cameras to capture memories. I like taking pictures of my kids and the things we are doing. (more…)