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I am an "accidental blogger". When I launched my writing career in March of 2014, one of the things that I decided to include was my journaling, which I have always found to be a comforting and therapeutic endeavor.  It was a big risk to open myself up in such a public forum, but it has taught me that, for the most part, we share far more experiences than we think. It's comforting to know I'm not alone!  (*the "Button Text" is the link to my first novel)
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My Grateful List

3/27/2015

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"In the midst of winter, I found there was within me an invincible sunshine." ~author Unknown

It's been a scary week. While contemplating topics for today's article, I kept coming back to all the people and things I'm grateful for and decided to finish this chapter of my life on a positive note. It is easy to allow the squeaky wheels of fear, anxiety, anger or despair to be the biggest noise, but much more worthwhile to permit the "happy" to drown them out! The list below is mostly comprised of highlights from this week, all of them getting an A+ in my book (with a big, fun sticker on top)!

A's List of A Pluses:

...people in my Tribe lending me their strength when I need it
...a note saying, "I love you", left for me at the perfect moment
...an email filled with kindness, telling me my writing has touched someone
...a text reminding me I'm not alone
...a Facebook post from someone special to me that makes me smile
..."Likes" that say "I'm with you, girl"
...tight hugs from my daughters
...happy laughter
...medical staff that truly care about patients and offer them comfort
...my daughter's gentle hands, as she removed my bandages with love and care
...love words that said, "Let me kiss all your 'owies'"
...big patches of violets growing in my yard
...clean rain that makes the grass a wild, vibrant green and coaxes flower buds from the trees
...strawberry Nutrigrain bars
...healing naps
...long-distance kisses
...good news, i.e. my first grandbaby is a little boy (who's healthy, the doctor giving him a thumbs up)
...tender words of encouragement from the love of my life
...unexpected phone calls that make me happy
...a job I love
...the weekend ahead of me, full of untapped potential


By sharing my list with you, I hope it will help to inspire your own. May your weekend be safe, fun, and full of blessings!

Love,
A.
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Angie
3/27/2015 06:40:55 am

You will be a wonderful grand mother. And o how this little boy will be spoiled rotten. I love you.

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    I grew up in rural North Carolina. When I was only nineteen, I moved away and became a military wife. My only aspiration at that tender time in my life was to create an adult life that "fixed" all of the "injustices" of my childhood. Secretly, however, I wanted to reach for the sky! I wanted to be a writer and find ways to "save the world" (my mother used to say, "You have Save the World Syndrome".). Mostly, I wanted to matter.

    Since then, I have learned to reach well beyond what I ever dared to think was possible. I've learned not to allow fear to stop me from whatever future I want to create!

    What keeps me grounded? My Tribe! What provides the wind beneath my wings? A well of reserves filled with unstoppable passion!

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  • Blog: From the Front Porch
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