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March 23, 2018

No.99: 20 Things I Love – A Gratitude Journal vol.6

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drinking hot coffee with Mark by the fire
the excitement on the kids’ faces when they woke to falling snow
shoveling our loooong driveway with M and J
watching the baby experience snow for the first time (his reaction: not too sure)
warm rain boots that double as snow gear
seeing grass again as it all melted, 24 hours later
bright blue skies and sunshine
motivating myself for more movement with my Fitbit
a new water app that is keeping me accountable
addressing postcards and thinking about the women who will receive them
that moment when you return to your dough after it has doubled in size
the smell of freshly baked bread, straight out of the oven
Sophie and Daddy card games
heart-to-heart conversations with a friend
a book that challenged me to be better
my nightstand, piled high with new books to begin
sliding into freshly washed sheets at the end of the day
the big boys’ renewed passion for reading
watching TJ climb the stairs one step at a time
this quote: “Those who leave everything in God’s hands will eventually see God’s hands in everything.”

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Comments

  1. Shelly Cunningham says

    March 23, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    "my nightstand, piled high with new books to begin"
    yes, yes, yes.

    • Ashley says

      March 23, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      I know you understand this, hah! They really do bring me so much joy.

  2. Tabitha Studer says

    March 27, 2018 at 12:16 am

    Is there anything better than clean sheets?! So jealous of your fireplace! We used to have one in our old house (7years ago! Haha) and still miss it nearly everyday!

    • Ashley says

      March 28, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      It's our first house with a working one and we love it! It definitely helps make the winter more bearable.

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