Every Year during the month of November, we get out
"THE THANKFUL JAR"
Whenever we think of something or someone we are thankful for, we write it down and place it in the jar. It is so much fun at the end of the month to see what everyone is thankful for. My favorites are the little notes written by the kids, and the cute pictures they draw! Here are just a few things I am thankful for. 1. An INCREDIBLE husband who is truly AMAZING (He should be cloned) it's true! 2. My car. Every morning I drive past the bus stop and see people waiting in the freezing cold. (I secretly want to pullover and tell them to hop on in)
3. My fluffy purple bathrobe (: 4. My little boy who has a HEART of GOLD! He reminds me to slowdown, and to have a little more patience. (Aren’t kids wise?) 5. Hershey's chocolate!!!!!!!! 6. I am thankful for my Parents, for their years of service. They have NEVER waivered in what they believe! (I get a little teary-eyed just thinking about it) 7. For my little girl who tells me everyday “I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL HEART” (Thanks Winn) 8. Humor! 9. My family! My siblings are wonderful people, who would do anything for anyone. Not to mention they all have a fabulous sense of humor (: 10. For friends who inspire me daily. Some who have opened their heart to adoption, others who are willing to share their story! I love you!! 11. The opportunity to share what I love with others. For the gift of Music! 12. For a Father in Heaven who knows me, and loves me, despite my shortcomings. The list could go ON and ON…… What are you thankful for???
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
LOVE NOTES
Get ready to CRY!!!!!!!! We can all learn a lesson form little Elena. Tell the people you care about how much you love them and give thanks! Love is a powerful word, a powerful asset. http://www.notesleftbehind.com/book/
When 6-year-old Elena Desserich was diagnosed with brain cancer, she began hiding hundreds of little love notes around the house for her parents to find after she was gone. Here’s the story: Just before her sixth birthday, Elena Desserich was diagnosed with brain cancer and given 135 days to live. She lived 255 days, passing away in 2007. After her death, Elena’s parents, Brooke and Keith, found hundreds of notes from Elena hidden around the house — in between CD cases, between bookshelves, in dresser drawers, in backpacks….
"It just felt like a little hug from her, like she was telling us she was looking over us" Elena’s parents, Brooke and Keith Desserich, have now published these notes in a book called Notes Left Behind to fund a non-profit organization The Cure Starts Now dedicated to fighting pediatric brain cancer.
