– To have some extra time to get caught up on projects I’ve wanted to do – personal and for my shop.
– A friend of the family who listed and offered support.
– Healthcare professionals who provide a meaningful and supportive place for my dad to attend twice a week.
– Hearing enthusiasm and happiness in my dad’s voice after attending the day care program (Tuesday was his first day).
– Spending time with my daughters learning about ocean life (part of homeschool science lessons) and some very interesting fish that live in the deep sea.
– Having enough food to make meals for the entire week.
– Enjoying a variety of books from the library.
– Spending time with my parents on my dad’s birthday.
– Being able to help my mom get errands done that she’s wanted to do.
– Finding a colorful and fragrant bouquet of flowers to give to my dad on his birthday; and seeing how excited they were to have fresh flowers on their table.
– Finding a picture of my grandma, my uncles, and mom from 1982.
– Seeing the snow sparkle.
– Seeing the variety of birds at the feeders – especially the flock of cardinals whose color is so vivid against the white snow.
– Watching a tiny vole peek out of the snow under the birdfeeder and collect seeds that had fallen.
– Seeing the squirrel navigate through snow tunnels in the front yard, and watching it pop up in different places.
– Having the skill to sew quilts and pillows.
– Warm, hand-crocheted blankets that I made from wool from my sheep or that my Grandma Olive made before I was born.
– Daughters who enjoy spending outdoors during the winter – exploring the pastures, sledding, making snow forts, and ice skating.
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