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Day 186 / Catching Up with My Toot

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When I don’t connect with My Toot for a while, I feel disconnected in a way. We’re both very busy with our families and our careers, so sometimes weeks will go by before we talk. And it’s a little unsettling…for both of us.

I really can’t remember the last time we spoke, it had been that long. So catching up with My Toot today made me feel so much better. I think I’ve shared in recent posts that I’ve been a little stressed lately. Talking to Crestina today was so comforting. I think our connection has always grounded us. Sometimes I forget how significant it is. I’m grateful that we caught up and most grateful for our connection.

I love you, Toot.

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Day 185 / Ava’s singing

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I had one of those days at work where things just kept going from bad to worse. I seriously could not catch a break. Therefore, my mood only went from bad to worse.

I make every effort not to not bring work home with me. That includes my mood, but it was tough to shake off today.

Queue Ava’s singing. My Little Princess hardly has the voice of a Disney Princess. But she thinks she does. 🙂

I was driving her to gymnastics this evening when the song Take Me to Church by Hozier came on the radio. I wish I could have recorded Ava singing this song. She sang it with such heart and emotion even though she got 90% of the lyrics wrong. It was so dang cute. It made all the stress of the day melt away. I couldn’t help but giggle to myself and tell her how much I love her singing. Especially today, I’m so grateful for it.

Day 184 / MLK

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Despite the continued presence of hate and prejudice in this world, I’m so grateful for the sacrifices, the inspiration, the fortitude, the determination, the teachings, and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. May all the people of the world someday march to his beat.

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.
– Martin Luther King, Jr.

Day 183 / Really Good Football

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Today’s NFC Championship game started off as a bit of a snoozer. The Green Bay Packers were dominating the Seattle Seahawks. As a Cowboys fan, I didn’t have a dog in this hunt, so I was mostly apathetic about the outcome, but I do appreciate a good football game.

The Seahawks were behind until the last two minutes of the game. And in those last two minutes, they tied the game with a two-point conversion. They then won the game in overtime with a touchdown in the first possession. It was incredible; a truly amazing feat. I’m grateful for witnessing a such a fascinating victory!

Day 182 / Rest

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I was plagued with cedar pollen allergies today, the worse I’ve been all season. All I had the strength to do was lie on the couch and watch the most unprovocative, unentertaining movies on TV. Unfortunately, it takes feeling sick for me to actually take some time out. I am so thankful for some much needed rest.

Day 179 / Receiving Help

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I’m one of those that has a hard time asking for help. I love to be of help, but when I need help, I pretty much ignore the need and press forward without asking for any. I’d much rather pay for help than impose on family or friends.

Today, I received help both personally and professionally.  It felt so good, like a wave of relief.  The saying “a little help goes a long way” certainly rang true for me today.  And I’m so grateful for it.

Day 178 / Donovon’s Birthday

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The sweet smile that came across Donovon’s when we gave him his birthday present this morning was priceless.

Anyone who knows Donovon knows full well his love of Star Wars. I could not help but get him the Lego Death Star set. It was perfect. I’ve thought about his smile when he opened it all day. It makes my heart smile.

We celebrated with dinner at his favorite restaurant tonight, Carrabba’s. It was such a nice dinner, and Donovon loved it.

I’m so grateful for such an awesome birthday for Donovon.

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Day 177 / Gratitude Daily

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There are days when depression takes over and I can barely find the strength to get out of bed. There are days when I strain to scrape together thoughts of gratitude. There are days when I would just rather dwell in the sadness and pain over the loss of My Daddy.

It’s on days like these that this blog rescues me. For that, I’m truly grateful.