Author Archives: athankfulone

Seaside gifts

Posted on January 11, 2016 by athankfulone

A sea eagle soaring high on the thermal currents The soothing rhythm of the surging, roaring waves, calming my soul Warm sand softly caressing my feet Scent of seaweed Cold wind blowing away all inner cobwebs Colours of a radiant … READ MORE

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Thankful in all circumstances

Posted on January 7, 2016 by athankfulone

Thankful to be 9 rounds into a 12 round protocol of chemo, for the second time, at the age of 37 for stage 4 colon cancer – a preventable cancer that is easily treated if caught early.  Mine wasn’t.  I’m … READ MORE

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Cozy

Posted on January 4, 2016 by athankfulone

Fire crackling in the fireplace. Sunshine on a cold day. New books to read on a lazy Saturday.

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Joy Dare Day 1

Posted on December 2, 2015 by athankfulone

Our dining room table,  a warm cup of tea, 3 year old “A”

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Love Songs

Posted on November 24, 2015 by athankfulone

#1) My husband, we’re 28 years married, learned guitar on line last winter. Now he strum, strums his guitar after dinner and sometimes sings me love songs in the evening.

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“I’m sorry”

Posted on November 13, 2015 by athankfulone

When my 16 year old son hugs me and says “I’m sorry” <3

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Caroline

Posted on November 4, 2015 by athankfulone

My first attempt at posting. 1. Determined daughter seeking independence with learning disability, following her on her tube journey. 2. Unfriending me on face-book. You are my Mum, not my friend,growing up.. 3. Dog jumping on the carpet, keen to … READ MORE

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A heart of gratitude

Posted on November 2, 2015 by athankfulone

My new book “One Thousand Gifts”

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Little loves, big joy

Posted on November 2, 2015 by athankfulone

The sound of my little chiweenie’s (Bingus is his name) paws and toenails hurriedly scratching along the wood floor as he tries to get to me and get my attention to pick him up. The look in Bingus’ sweet little … READ MORE

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Sheila

Posted on October 28, 2015 by athankfulone

Toothless smiles Hot Chocolate little kisses Fingerprint smudges on clean windows Grown sleeping boys on momma’s couch Late night texts Hard lessons learned through tears Heartache and broken pieces, puzzles put back together Quiet times with thoughts profound Fresh smell … READ MORE

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