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Gratitude

I'm grateful for...

 1. my loving, crazy, amazing family
2. my brave, hard working, sometimes silly students
3. my loving, grace-filled, kind friends
4. books to read
5. notebooks to fill
6. just the right pens
7. my sweet Bella
8. peppermint coffee
9. soft, warm, cozy blankets
10. writing to soothe my soul
11. traveling to discover
12. mittens
13. sense of accomplishment
14. stickers
15. hugs
16. daily phone chats with mom
17. warm socks
18. bubble bath
19. memories of dad
20. autumn
21. faith
22. showing up

 Being grateful...expressing gratitude...it's contagious and powerful. It can change my mood and change my day. What's on your list? 
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  1. Terje November 1, 2016 at 6:59 AM

    Sometimes it is enough when there is a warm blanket and a book. You have so much more on your list. May your list keep growing during this month.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 1, 2016 at 7:13 AM

    Your positivity in the form of gratitude is inspiring. You found a lot o be grateful for today!

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  3. Linda BNovember 1, 2016 at 10:44 AM

    All good thing to celebrate, Michelle. I miss having so many stickers, but do buy a few for the grand-girls. Even my middle-schoolers loved them!

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  4. Lisa KeelerNovember 1, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    Michelle, I believe you when you say that practicing gratitude is powerful. It has gotten me through some rough patches for sure. I love how your list gives me a peek into your world. I am wondering what kinds of pens you like...and the one about memories of your dad resonates- my dad died twenty years ago this month. I think about him a lot, but especially in November. You set such a good example for all of us- not just through your commitment to writing, but by the way you live finding the good.

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  5. Amy WarntzNovember 1, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    I love being grateful and I love lists! I'm grateful for books to read too, but that list is getting way too long. Haha! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Jennifer LaffinNovember 1, 2016 at 7:59 PM

    My favorite is #6. As a fellow pen addict, I can totally relate. Your gratitudes bring such joy! Give Bella a hug for me!!

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  7. Kathleen Neagle SokolowskiNovember 1, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    I am grateful for you and your passion for teaching and writing! You are a gift to all who know you.

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  8. Melanie MeehanNovember 1, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    I'm grateful for special pens and notebooks, too! And favorite authors and fresh new sheets, and a daughter who is standing next to my bed getting ready to apologize for her over-reactions! Thanks for reminding me to be grateful!

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  9. Melanie MeehanNovember 1, 2016 at 9:47 PM

    I'm grateful for special pens and notebooks, too! And favorite authors and fresh new sheets, and a daughter who is standing next to my bed getting ready to apologize for her over-reactions! Thanks for reminding me to be grateful!

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  10. Ruth AyresNovember 5, 2016 at 7:21 AM

    I'm always a sucker for lists & yours are some of my favorite. I agree...a waiting notebook is a good reason to be grateful.
    Ruth

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