Category Archives: Choosing Thanks

I don’t do it right now, but in 2013 I ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon with my friend Beth! We had a lot of fun even though my knee hurt and I cramped up when it was over. It … Continue reading →

Between us we have 8 nephews and 1 niece we just met and one niece on the way! To assign Nan had 2 with Rick who then had a third with his next wife, that makes 3. Allison and David … Continue reading →

While we were in New York City in 2015 for Sarah’s wedding, we got a chance to attend service at the Brooklyn Tabernacle church. In some ways, it’s too big. But the message was preached and the work is good. … Continue reading →

Sarah is wonderful, and loves me well. She came for a week between my surgeries (not that we knew there was a second surgery coming). She is married to a great guy and I am so happy that she is … Continue reading →

This husband of mine has been a true God-send. He has held on tight when I tried to push him away. He has an optimism that doesn’t stop. I seldom see him upset. He has his quirks, but he is … Continue reading →

While it pains me to say I’m thankful for this pain in the rear, I do have to admit it saved my life so I am grateful to Dr. Jerby and the ileostomy (Lobelia Baggins) and the fistula. They have … Continue reading →

I am grateful to many people and for many things with this wall. When my hair thinned enough that we decided to shave it, I was cold 🙂 (The joke is that I’m always cold these days 🙂 A friend who … Continue reading →

This started it. I mentioned to my friend that I was going to ask her mother-in-law to knit a hat for me and she offered one she had gotten a year or two earlier. I love the colors and how … Continue reading →

I am grateful for so many people in my life. I could list 70 names with no hesitation, and at least 10 of the closest and bestest! I’m going to focus on these two as they travel home today. Nate … Continue reading →