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Sometimes when I sit down to write a Ten Things of Thankful post, a theme clearly develops as I reflect upon the past week. Other times, like today, nothing in particular comes to mind as far as a theme goes, but yet there has been lots to be thankful for.
This week, I'm thankful:
1. for a neighborhood ornament exchange. I've managed to miss it every year we've been here, for one reason or another, but this year I finally went. It was fun to chat and laugh with neighbors.
2. for the temple. It offers such a spirit of peace.
3. for game night. About once a week, we get together with youngest son and his girlfriend for dinner and game night. It's always good to laugh and talk together.
4. for the church women's organization. We had our Christmas party on Thursday night, and (OK, maybe there is a theme developing) it was good to laugh and visit together.
5. for talented performers. We watched a local production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on Friday night. Little Gladys Herdman was played by a little girl from our church congregation, and in real life she is a sweet, kind, well-behaved little girl. It was scary how well she portrayed Gladys, who is far from sweet, kind, and well-behaved!
6. for John's parents. We went up to visit with them on Saturday. They asked us to help them haul some things off to electronics recyling, so John loaded up our car.
7. that everything fit into our car.
8. for self-adhesive Christmas card envelopes! I didn't realize they were peel-and-stick, and was pleasantly surprised to realize I don't need to lick envelopes this year.
9. for Christmas music.
10. for John.
What are you thankful for this week? Leave a comment and feel free to link up your own post!
It is wonderful to share your time with others to spread cheer. Back in the day of being in the office, we used to have Secret Santa gift exchange and then the alternate version of paired gift exchange. The X'mas ornament exchange wasn't as fun because people prefer the gift exchange. It was refreshing to recall my memories of a few of these activities. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletetotal fan of the Strip-off glue on envelopes and cards! this year Phyllis has the XMass tree down on the lower level... (two words: Mia) lol
ReplyDeleteI know I send this link to everyone, but for a fun bunch of videos about dogs... in this example Siberian Huskies. ( Johnny Devaney https://www.youtube *dot* com/shorts/9Lv9ls2tYvs )
have a good week
I am thankful, among other things, for your beautiful list.
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