I'm doing 37 things
Our faithful 11-year-old Golden Retriever died last night.
RIP Baloo 1999-2010
Proud is Thankful's Life List
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1. feel the pain and do it anyway
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2. feel the fear and do it anyway
13 entries . 52 cheers467 people -
3. pass "The Rocking Chair Test"
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4. list three things every day that made me happy
77 entries . 14 cheers442 people -
5. Daily: Reflect on 5 things for which I'm grateful.
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6. trust my intuition
7 entries . 28 cheers143 people -
7. laugh out loud!!!
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8. stay healthy
5 entries . 8 cheers439 people -
9. CELEBRATE!!!!
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10. give myself credit when deserved
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11. List 100 things I love about my husband.
14 entries . 9 cheers171 people -
12. put photos in albums
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13. Be nice to Hubby
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14. take a self-defense class
1 entry . 4 cheers57 people -
15. have a great attitude
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16. treat depression nutritionally
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17. be good to myself
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18. be happy
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19. never forget who I am
4 entries . 2 cheers17 people -
20. talk it out
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21. Be more decisive.
1 entry . 2 cheers666 people -
22. have a healthy baby
19 entries . 6 cheers200 people -
23. do better
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24. utilize what I have
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25. drink healthy smoothies each day
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26. keep a journal for my Grandson.
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27. go to church
1 entry . 1 cheer789 people -
28. accept help
1 entry5 people -
29. Use 43 Things
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30. get some cardio 3-4X each week
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31. Have more energy
1 entry . 1 cheer951 people -
32. take a breath and reflect
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33. make the next couple of years COUNT
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34. invite friends over regularly
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35. prepare myslf for success ahead of time
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36. Do 43 small things to build fresh momentum
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37. stand by my man!
4 entries3 people
How I did it
It made me
mostly thankful 
How I did it: Having dogs has always been a part of my life. When our son was 5, he was ready for a special best friend. We chose Ricky-Bo at the Humane Society (or he chose us) and he always seemed so grateful, loving and wise, very protective of us, especially his "boy." Then we got Angel as a gift for our son years later, but she became my own sweet girl. Too many special stories to tell here about that amazing dog. She was mine and I'll miss her al… Read how I did it…
It made me
super-duper happy!
How I did it: I had the fun and privilege of preparing for a baby girl. This baby, though planned by God, was unplanned by us and the pregnancy was physically very hard and seemed to last two years. Even with all those challenges, it was a great time in my life and I will remember it with nothing but thankfulness and good memories. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: She was awesome enough to drive 30 miles out of her way to meet me and she even brought Sarah the Beautiful (who I fell in love with) to meet me! I felt like I could have stayed and visited with her for days. Photographic proof to be added later! Read how I did it…
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Surprise gifts God sends….. Thinking about it from the perspective of a new mother with an unexpected, but much-loved baby, I realize all the great loves of my life have been a surprise to me; My son at age eighteen, my husband who had been “just” my best friend, My son’s sweet bride who he’d just eloped with, their two sons, and now my beautiful daughter at age 41.
Go figure….. God knows better than I do what I need! I am super-duper thankful!!!!
1. Long walk through the park with Rebecca
2. Chittery squirrel noises in the trees.
3. Friendly neighbors.
4. My obedient dog.
5. Rebecca saw her reflection in the mirror and smiled at it!
