Hello. I've once again wandered away from this thread and wandered right on back... May not try to catch up fully. *Edit* Or... maybe I will do every topic after all.
Today's Topic (Wed 4/26) - Stationary
You know, people assume that because I'm a "writer" (in the loose definition) that I must love journals, and special papers and stationary, and... nope. Not really. lol But I think I can still come up with three.
1. My thankful/Psalms journal. My mom has been keeping a thankful journal for years, where she lists three things a day she's thankful for. Our pastor challenged us to journal through the book of Psalms. After I ignored both nudging, God hit me (softly) outside the head (He has to to that a lot...), and I started it. Now it's part of my nightly routine.
2. Greeting cards
3. Stylus pens (I say this as though I actually use them as a stylus on a regular basis. I don't. But I still like them.
(Thurs, 4/27) - 3 things you're grateful for beginning with the letters "SM"
1. Small things. ('Cause I am one, so I need small things... Do you have ANY idea how hard it is to find a desk and chair for an adult under 5 feet tall? LOL)
2. Smiles (Yep. Definitely stealing that one. I especially love baby/kid smiles)
3. Smarts (Yeah, I'm going to steal this answer too.)
(Fri, 4/28) - any 3 things you're grateful for
1. That I had a good 10 year follow up with my orthopedist after my hip replacement. He said everything looks good, I don't have to pre-medicate before dentists appointments anymore, and he gave me a letter so I can finally get a chair that fits me at work. (See number 1 from Thursday). *Edited to add* The "finally" is all on me. I finally admitted I needed a better chair. It only took/takes my current chair giving me a static shock on a regular basis, and then deciding that's not something I should be "used to" to make me do something about it.)
2. Kaeden. I work with him one-on-one at Awana (Bible memorization program used at our church) and for the first time, he finished his book. I'm so proud of him. And he tells me he loves me at least once almost every week. And I love it. I'll share more if you send me a PM, but not comfortable sharing more on a public post.
3. That it's almost time for the children's musical at my church! (I'm a co-director under the main director) We had the parent meeting yesterday, I've been listening to the music and script, and it's starting to get real.
(Sat 4/29) - 3 cereals or breakfast foods you're grateful for
1. Cheese omelets/eggs and cheese. I've had one almost every day for breakfast since the age of three. You probably think I'm kidding. I'm not. Except for college when I had to eat what was available in the cafeteria, I've had eggs and cheese of some sort for breakfast almost every day.
2. Bacon
3. Chocolate chip pancakes
(Sun, 4/30) - 3 music-related things you're grateful for
First of all... only three?? I'm afraid I'm going to HAVE to break the rules for this one and do three theings in three categories, because... music makes my day every single day.
1. Songs: Goodness of God; All Sufficient Merit; I Know That My Redeemer Lives (the new version by Laura Story and Keith and Kristyn Getty)
2. Music Teachers/Music related people: The worship leader at our church; Mr. Varwig, my elementary music school teacher; Mr. Stacy, my high school band director (and so many others)
3. General Music things: Musical ensembles of all types; Joy FM, the Christian radio station in my area; Harmony! I LOVE songs that are easy to harmonize on.
I could go on and on about music, if you didn't already know that.
(Mon 5/1) - 3 things you're grateful for about May 
Oh, this one is super easy for me...
1. My mom's birthday
2. My late grandmother's birthday
3. My birthday. I'll be the big 4-0 later this month... *runs away before anyone can ask her the exact date* (Kidding.... I'll let you know, if you want me too. I was already planning on trying to integrate it into my thankful post the day before or the day of, so... yeah. Today's doesn't count.)
(Tues, 5/2) - from siblings to books to teachers, and tell us 3 you're you're grateful for
I'm going to hit on each category.
1. Brothers and sister: I'm thankful for my two older brothers, but especially the one who lives with us (My mom, me, and him) because he takes care of the yard and other "manly" tasks so well
2. Teachers: My college professor who encouraged me tor write. I've already shared that story on here; My high school journalism teacher; My freshman science teacher
3. Books/Harry Potter: My hardback Harry Potter series that I bought for myself in 2021 with the accumulated
Amazon gift cards I had.
The first hints of summer
fan. Here's to a few positive growing up year teachers in Ms. C, Mrs. E, Mr. J, and in college, Dr. E. Always, my greatest Teacher, God.
sure make loving and wise furry teachers. Champ was one to me! He knew how to simply love, enjoy life with zeal, and spread joy.
, but most grateful for the fact that we make a good team when it comes to our parents needing us. I remember one rough day that I was sitting in one hospital with one of my sisters waiting for our dad to come out of surgery while getting texts from another sister who was talking to doctors about my mom who was in another hospital. I definitely felt grateful that day that there were 4 of us. 
