Monday, January 31, 2011

49-59

it's really okay if
i didn't write a creative post today
i don't dust before bed tonight
i don't cook a big dinner
i watch television instead of grading papers
i go to sleep before my children
but
it is not okay
for me to ignore the invitation
to gratefulness

and for these i am thankful

49. my mother-in-law. happy birthday, nana!
50. my soon-to-be-four-years-old nephew
51. hand-me-down day for the nephew (photo)
52. the inspite-of kind of love
53. my girl's list of thankfuls
54. heavy covers
55. scrabble on the kindle
56. rosebud salve
57. my friend's new granddaughter
58. the worn place on my kitchen floor
      where i stand to cook
59. my husband, who serves


and linking up!





19 comments:

  1. Oooh, you can play Scrabble on the Kindle? How did I not know this?! (I love your list - and the picture is too cute. I love four year olds!!)

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  2. and i will add...it is ok that i didn't get around to brushing my teeth yet today (though dentist might disagree:/) I love yours and do relate...ugh...grading papers...remember...and yes, ok!

    and glad your girl's list...that's going well!

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  3. Great post! I love the honesty and the reality communicated. Love your list of gratefuls!

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  4. I love the picture. I think kids can find so much creativity just in dressing themselves! And, husbands who serve...divine.

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  5. Let me just say I love this post because it is so real and I so identify with it. Sometimes I choose not to link up at all, cause my mind draws a blank, LOL! But seriously, there is always stuff to be thankful for, and that is definately worth a post!!!

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  6. Love the list! And I love the worn part in the floor where you cook. That just says home and belonging.

    Hope you're having a great week,
    Erin

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  7. i hope it's ok to not dust before going to bed, because i may or may not be blowing dust bunnies off of my lamp shade......

    love your gratitudes. and your writing...as always. do you get tired of hearing me say the same. thing. every week? :)

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  8. I love your blog title...spacious place. I get that from you. I love your tidbits of words they just feed my heart.
    I especially love this post today and all your grateful's!
    Don't you sometimes feel like the picture? I do:)
    xo

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  9. i know this in spite of kind of love...and i am over the moon thankful for it right this very moment.

    you are a treasure.

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  10. And I am thankful for you, Dear One. C

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  11. perfect post, kendal... and wonderful gifts to be grateful for... i was surrounded by writers this week and loved it... i want to be one. and we were also exposed to quite a bit of anne's writing... thinking of joining the movement, reading her book...
    love2u

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  12. I love how you started your list here Kendal. Not ok to ignore gratitude. Love that! What a great photo. :) Happy Birthday Nana!!

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  13. Scrabble on the kindle? Genius....I am going to amazon to look right now. (In other news I think I am in love with mine...is there a KA group? haha!)

    I just love how your write Kendal. You heart is beautifully shown in your poetry or your lists....in everything :)

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  14. I love those hand me down kind of days. Your nephew looks so cute in his clothes. I also agree - that worn place to cook, helps make a great meal!

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  15. I could SO benefit from doing this gratitude exercise.

    Seriously. My attitude this past week has been TERRIBLE!! Thank you for the reminder!

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  16. There are so many photographers, chefs or home decor gurus. I find myself starved to find blogs that write deeper. I'm delighted to find yous. Your gratitude list blesses me.

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  17. Imagine how balanced we would all be if we took the time to think this through, like you did today, Kendall.

    It is ok not to . . . but I don't want to miss the opportunity to . . .

    Such balance. Enjoying the connect through Jen's link.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  18. and i will add...it is ok that i didn't get around to brushing my teeth yet today (though dentist might disagree:/) I love yours and do relate...ugh...grading papers...remember...and yes, ok!

    and glad your girl's list...that's going well!

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