I decided somewhat involuntarily to take a semester off from school – just the first summer semester. I didn’t register for the class I wanted in time, so the decision was pretty much made for me, but I’m so glad. I need this break. I’m going to have to double up on some classes later this summer or in the fall, but I need a little breathing room right now. So I’m very thankful for this semester off.
Author: annabodine
Day 295 / Mother’s Day
I’m so grateful for all the moms in my life and for such a wonderful Mother’s Day with my girls, Donovon, and my Mom Judy.
Day 294 / Being There
A friend of ours lost his father and the memorial service was in Dallas today. I’m grateful that our family was able to make the trip to be there for our friend. I know how meaningful and comforting it can be just to see familiar and caring faces.
Day 293 / Productive Day
I got so much done at both work and home today. I’m so grateful for such a productive day.
Day 292 / Birthday Celebration for My Girl Tracy
Today I’m grateful for a fun birthday celebration for My Girl Tracy. We had drinks and yummy Tex-Mex at El Arroyo, good times indeed. Tracy was so happy to be surrounded by so many good friends, which made me very happy too. I’m glad I got to celebrate another year of life with her and toast to many more to come.
Day 291 / Mother’s Day Ball
Ava’s school invited the moms to come in for a Mother’s Day Ball today. It was a precious little event where we took pictures, danced with our kids, ate snacks and watched their video, Why My Mommy is Special. Ava said her Mommy is special because she lets her watch her watch her computer for five more minutes at night. Haha!
I’m grateful for spending such a sweet time with My Little Princess.
Day 290 / Happy Hour with Co-workers
I’m grateful to have spent some happy hour time with co-workers today. It’s nice to spend time together outside of the office and to get to know each other in a less professional capacity. I enjoyed hour hour today and celebrating Cinco de Mayo was a nice plus!
[Photo: Melody Fury]
Day 289 / Office View
How could I not be grateful for an office view like this?
Day 288 / Early Morning Conversations with My Little Princesses
Morning time at my parents’ house has always been so peaceful and comforting to me. After Daddy passed, I didn’t think I would ever get that back. It has been the most heart-breaking part of his loss.
Daddy and I were typically the first ones up. We would spend a few precious moments alone together catching up, talking about current events, and just discussing life in general. I always cherished that time.
These past several months, I’ve had to adjust to his absence in the mornings when staying at their house. It has been difficult to bear at times, but I’ve muscled through it, for him, for me, and for the rest of the family. This morning, however, I felt more at peace than ever. I got up early and my mom was already awake tending to Ava, the first to awake, and making sure we had breakfast.
Before I knew it all the girls were awake, and we sat at the breakfast table eating donuts and chatting. They had no idea how much their presence and their chatter was such a comfort to me. It was pure joy. I’m so grateful for spending that time with them and their silly and delightful conversations.
Day 287 / Filipino Time
Tonight I was surrounded by my Filipino family and friends, gorging on Filipino food, while watching Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao fight. I do not get to relish in my Filipino culture often enough, I’m grateful for all the Filipino time I can get.
Gratitude Daily 