Thank you.

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It's that time of year. I know all of you have been waiting patiently for the list of 100 things I am thankful for. I don't want to disappoint you (don't worry I'm in therapy to get over that burden) so here is the list in all of it's thankful glory.


  1. Family
  2. Friends
  3. Community
  4. Teaching
  5. Outdoors
  6. Practice dates
  7. Travel
  8. Life's journey
  9. My car, the Lone Ranger
  10. Teaching Credentials
  11. Thanksgiving
  12. Restoration
  13. Hope
  14. Grace
  15. Beans
  16. Veggies
  17. Fruit
  18. Baking
  19. Routine
  20. Adventures
  21. Good convos
  22. Warm fires
  23. Mountains
  24. Snow
  25. Running
  26. Books
  27. Photography
  28. Creativity with friends
  29. Animals
  30. Cuddling
  31. Touch
  32. Music
  33. My students
  34. *Sparks*
  35. Sunshine
  36. Beaches
  37. Car Rides
  38. Road Trips
  39. Colours
  40. Big salads
  41. IKEA
  42. Flowers
  43. Cafe talks
  44. Scarves
  45. Starry Night by Van Gogh
  46. Art
  47. Outer space
  48. Quiet moments
  49. My bed
  50. Warm feather duvets
  51. Photo albums
  52. History
  53. Potential
  54. Church family
  55. Getaways
  56. Guzman's
  57. Weig's 
  58. Cats that are friendly
  59. Creativity
  60. Warm drinks
  61. Skype
  62. SMS
  63. Reunions
  64. Peace
  65. Understanding
  66. Forgiving
  67. Closure
  68. Distractions
  69. Passion 
  70. Beauty
  71. Trees
  72. Sleeping outside
  73. Hobo stew
  74. Dreams
  75. Unknown
  76. God
  77. Pizza
  78. Love
  79. Marriage mentors
  80. Mentors
  81. Deep soul conversations
  82. Flirting
  83. Pacific Union College
  84. Presenting
  85. For my time in Australia
  86. Connections
  87. Long boarding
  88. Movie Marathons
  89. Ginger
  90. Garlic
  91. Herbs
  92. Physical therapists
  93. Kinesio tape 
  94. Stretchy pants
  95. contacts/glasses
  96. Lotion
  97. Heaters
  98. Teaching students about the world
  99. Teaching students about God
  100. Having a relationship with God


This list is in no particular order. It's only a snapshot of my thank yous. Next time we are together let's not leave until we have a list, it's a good end to a conversation. 

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Kim said…
Sleeping outside: remember sleeping on Ashley's trampoline?
December 2, 2015 at 9:07 PM
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