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Celebration Saturday!


Every Saturday I get the opportunity to celebrate the week over at Ruth Ayres' blog, 
Discover. Play. Build. Thank you! It's become a highlight of my blogging week!


Today I'm celebrating the little things... 

A walk with a friend
Coming home after a trip
Markers and my notebook
Beautiful snow


Even better...a sunny sky
Finding my necklace 
after six months


New devotional book
Student successes
Taking risks
Hugs

Appreciating where I am in life, right at this moment...
Knowing this is where God wants me to be

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  1. Gigi McAllisterFebruary 22, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    That necklace is awesome! I love finding things I thought were lost forever. Beautiful picture.

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  2. drferreriblogspot.comFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:50 AM

    So many wonderful, diverse celebrations! I love you line about the beautiful snow and even better bright sun...It is beautiful if you stop to celebrate it!

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:11 AM

      Thanks Anita! The weather has been so extreme, it's a focus lately!

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  3. Linda BFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    Love hearing that you found that necklace, Michelle. It must be so special, & it's great that it turned up! And love that photo-just gorgeous.

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:11 AM

      Linda, it is a wonderfully special necklace! Thanks so much. The photo was taken from the porch at my sister's house in Massachusetts. Gorgeous, isn't it?

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  4. MaryHelenFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Your structure with pictures is uplifting. Love your last line- right were God wants you to be!

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  5. Deb DayFebruary 22, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    This is just a great way to write your celebrations this week. So poetic! And the pictures really add to the story. I may have to try this one week!

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  6. JulieanneFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    So enjoyed reading your celebrations. Sounds like you are in a very good place. Enjoy!

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  7. JaanaFebruary 22, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    I love these celebrations! Each so unique. Kudos to you for findings so many things to celebrate this week.

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  8. TaraFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    I would celebrate finding that necklace, too, Michelle!

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  9. Leigh Anne EckFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:55 PM

    Many celebrations but the best one is appreciating where you are in life...right now! Sometimes I fail to do this. Thanks for the reminder!

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  10. CarolFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:04 PM

    Love your list and photo essay. Curious about your new devotional-- what is it?

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    1. Michelle HaseltineFebruary 23, 2014 at 8:08 AM

      Carol, It's Beth Moore's book Whispers of Hope. Ruth Ayres recommended it on her blog. I'm loving it!

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