Day 6: Today, I am grateful for Apple Butter. Today I am thankful for apple butter. Warm, fresh, homemade apple butter. My house smells fabulous! Chunky Sweet Spiced Apple Butter 4 cups (about 1 1/4 pounds) peeled, chopped Granny Smith apples 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter, […]
Gratitude Challenge
2019 Gratitude Challenge, Day 5
Day 5: Today, I am grateful for Horseback Riding Lessons for the Girls! We didn’t get to pursue this activity much in the US – it was very expensive and we were very limited in time due to my working. And that was a total shame because they loved it. LOVED it. So when […]
2019 Gratitude Challenge, Day 4
Day 4: Today, I am grateful for Homeschool Groups and the Volunteer Parents! I am so thankful for the local homeschool groups, and the parents who run them, and the parents who organize all the activities and events! Just recently, we’ve had a Teen Halloween party (that was AMAZING), we have gone to an Indian […]
2019 Gratitude Challenge, Day 3
Day 3: Today, I am grateful for our new “home” church. It’s hard moving around often, and it’s especially hard for us to find the “right” home church. Every move, this has been a struggle. We try to be patient. Still, as much of our “community” and activities and friends often come from our […]
2019 Gratitude Challenge, Day 2
Day 2: Today, I am grateful for good attitudes while cleaning. Yes, that’s right, all of my family members pitched in and helped me do a thorough cleaning of the house today, without complaining, without eye-rolling or moaning. (Which also might go to show how bad the house had gotten if they were so […]