#3 - Little Things That I'm Thankful For

I work in a High School of about 2,000 students, as the Attendance Secretary.

It is a busy job and I love it. Over the years, I have used volunteers to help me with the filing and phone calling. I won't go into to much detail but I use these volunteers everyday! Our PTA has been good to me and have recruited ten moms, who come up on their assigned days,

(two a day).

I am so thankful for these moms who take time from their day to come up and file notes and make phone calls home. I have enjoyed getting to know them and look forward to each new day.

So twice a year, Thanksgiving and Mother's Day, I give out Starbucks cards with a thank you card. I write a personal note to each of them. This is my way of giving a little something back to these special moms. Plus, they have to put up with my dumb jokes and stories, when they come to "work". I have gotten to know some really wonderful women.

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~Tidbit~

A simple but effective way to relieve dry skin and winter itch is to completely dissolve one cup of salt in a tub of water and bath as usual. For a more luxurious bath, try sea salt. Bathing in salt often works better than using expensive bath oils, but if you really want to use oil, a plain mineral will generally fulfill your needs.

#2 - Little Things That I'm Thankful For...

I'm Norwegian and I really like my coffee - black.

I only drink one cup a day and as you can see, it's a big cup.

I am thankful for that first steaming cup of coffee in the morning. Tom usually prepares the pot and sets the timer in the evening, so when I get up, it's already for me. I savor that cup all morning long.

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~Tidbit~

Don't sleep under more than three layers. A third blanket adds virtually no insulation because it squeezes out the air layers. A down or fiberfill comforter over a wool blanket and flannel sheets is good combination.

Little Things That I'm Thankful For...

I have so much to be thankful for. My family and health are two of the real biggies.

But I thought, this month, I'd share with you some of the small and simple things that make me happy and thankful.

Every morning at 5:30, my husband and I watch Joyce Meyer on T.V.

Afterwards we read from her book, New Day New You.
We end our time in a prayer.

Then I race out the door, to start my day, knowing that God will be with me and I will be serving Jesus.

I am so thankful for this special time of learning, growing, understanding, and sharing with Tom.

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~Tidbit~

A bar of soap makes an ideal place to stick needles and pins. It lubricates them so they will go through stiff fabrics with ease.