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10 At the End – January Gratitude

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This is a list of 10 things I’m thankful to have enjoyed or accomplished in month one of 2025.

The list below is less exciting than what I expected to share at the outset of this month. I was sidelined a bit with my back leading to more reading, less activity and many fun things crossed out on the calendar. Still, I count myself blessed…

  1. Celebrated my twins 28th birthday.
  2. A nice dinner with my son’s future in-laws.
  3. Watched my daughter play volleyball.
  4. Read a 493-page memoir; reread half of Norman Vincent Peale’s Power of Positive Thinking.
  5. My prayer-warrior friend texted me prayer for my back…at a lonely moment when I really needed the love.
  6. My son brought his (and his fiancée’s) puppy to visit nearly every day.
  7. Listened to the books of Genesis, Job, Matthew, much of Psalms, most of Exodus.
  8. My youngest in Texas FaceTime’s at least once a day, texts multiple times… updating me on work meetings and entertaining me with lighthearted stuff like all the Blake Lively drama…
  9. My twins attended a sporting event together. This made me absurdly happy. They rarely spend time together with their busy lives.
  10. Snowfall paused, temps have reached 35F and I’m grateful to be able to go for a short walk!

24 responses to “10 At the End – January Gratitude”

  1. balladeer Avatar
    balladeer

    Great list!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thanks for viewing and have a great weekend!

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  2. Wakinguponthewrongsideof Avatar
    Wakinguponthewrongsideof

    💕

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      ☺️

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  3. equipsblog Avatar
    equipsblog

    MLM, it is interesting to contemplate “getting rid of the life we planned so we can live the life that is waiting for us.” There are often better things or lessons awaiting us than what we anticipate and we also have skills/hopes/dreams that will never materialize unless we provide them with opportunities. I like to write. While I never pursued it enough to try to make a living from it, I was successful in using that talent as part of my jobs and in retirement, it provides me with a wonderful pass time.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      You are fortunate to have used your writing talent both at work and for pleasure. It’s a beautiful gift♥️.
      I agree that we need to be open to plans changing. Regardless of my plans, God has His direction and it’s always better – even though it doesn’t feel like it in the moment🙃.

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  4. ropheka Avatar
    ropheka

    It is in the simplest of pleasures that we experience the most joy Joseph- Anthony a son of Jehovah

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      So true. I’ve been reminded of that again this month🤍.

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  5. Jacqui Murray Avatar
    Jacqui Murray

    And you survived the month after the holidays! That is always a challenge for me.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes, and we traveled for Christmas so the holiday season seemed to linger a bit longer after we returned.

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  6. Willie Torres Jr. Avatar
    Willie Torres Jr.

    God’s Continued Blessings to you, today and always.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you and the same to you🤍.

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  7. JanBeek Avatar
    JanBeek

    Lots to be thankful for! ❤️

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes, so very much to be thankful for🥹.

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  8. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    Absolutely wonderful things to be grateful for!! Sounds like 2025 is off to a good start for you and your family!!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you…I’m thankful to God for every blessing! Happy February to you!♥️

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  9. Mama's Empty Nest Avatar
    Mama’s Empty Nest

    Sounds like you accomplished quite a bit in the throes of winter and experienced some nice blessings. Hope your back is better.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Yes, sweet blessings for sure. Thank you. Exploring possible next steps.

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  10. believe4147 Avatar
    believe4147

    It makes the hard stuff easier when we look at what we are thankful for. I think many are thankful February is here and hoping the year gets better and better. Hope your back is doing better. I’m familiar with back pain.

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I know a few people that are happy January is behind them-the fresh start to the new year turned in unwanted directions. I’m sincerely sorry you’re familiar with back pain. I have deep compassion for anyone experiencing it.

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  11. lghiggins Avatar
    lghiggins

    You are blessed to have children who love and support you and a prayer warrior friend too! I hope your back is better!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      I truly am blessed and so thankful to God for all of them. Thank you…I appreciate your wishes.

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  12. Belladonna Avatar
    Belladonna

    What a blessed list!

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    1. Mid-Life Mama Avatar
      Mid-Life Mama

      Thank you. After a rough month, there is still much to be thankful for🙏🏻.

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