Category Archives: Family

Lessons in Gratitude Day 651

Posted on April 25, 2013 by mtchamblee

Mama said there’ll be days like this. I woke up a little bit cranky, I confess. My journal entry for this morning will attest to that. Still, I gradually pulled myself together and managed to function well through the day … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 649

Posted on April 23, 2013 by mtchamblee

I Am Born. Whether I shall turn out to be the hero of my own life, or whether that station will be held by anybody else, these pages must show. From David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens. I am born. Or … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 640

Posted on April 14, 2013 by mtchamblee

Today has been a really good day. I am grateful to have spent the entire day away from my house engaging in a variety of activities, most of which were outside in the wonderful spring weather and all of which … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 631

Posted on April 5, 2013 by mtchamblee

Tonight I decided to spin the wheel, and pick and augment a previous post for your reading pleasure. This evening’s excerpt is from Day 212, posted on January 27, 2012. I had just engaged my son in a long conversation … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 626

Posted on March 31, 2013 by mtchamblee

Time for a few brief words about gratitude. I am grateful for family–my siblings, their partners and children, and for family of choice: dear friends who are enough like family that I’m claiming them as such. This evening after I’d … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 583

Posted on February 17, 2013 by mtchamblee

I am getting a late start tonight–starting after midnight East Coast time. I spent the evening lazing around with my younger sister and her family. I smile as I think of them–it’s fun watching them in all their normality, listening … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 579

Posted on February 12, 2013 by mtchamblee

The other day one of brothers posted this on Facebook, “You have never really lived, until you have done something for someone who can never repay you! Come on People, let’s start living!” I replied to him, “Then you have … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 569

Posted on February 2, 2013 by mtchamblee

I have learned many important lessons and concepts on this gratitude journey of the past year and a half. This weekend I have been reminded of a few.  First is the importance of reaching out to others when you are … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Gratitude Day 558

Posted on January 22, 2013 by mtchamblee

In the last 36 hours I have spent time either in person, via phone, or on Skype (video chat) with all five of my siblings and one of my two children. I’m planning on going for a sweep and will … Continue reading →

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Lesson in Gratitude Day 556

Posted on January 20, 2013 by mtchamblee

I think the greatest blessing one is fortunate enough to have in their life it is a loving family. Whether biological, adoptive, or chosen, there is nothing better being encircled by a group of people who love you, accept you, … Continue reading →

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