21 Days of Simplicity - Day 10 & Wishcasting


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Day 10: Finding Gratitude in The Simple Things

Today I'm Grateful For:
1. Laughing on the phone with my cousin until my head started hurting
2. The warmth of my sweet husband's hugs
3. The Eskimo kisses Princess Charlie gives me throughout the day
4. Every time my puppy son feels the need to snuggle me
5. The sweet smell of my green clover soy candle
6. Restful nights and energetic mornings (it's been far too long)
7. The uplifting words that dance across my screen each day
8. The smell of delicious food
9. The gift of hearing, sight, speech and touch
10. All the things and moments that remind me to be grateful

On Monday my two baby nieces loss their dad to a massive heart attack. My baby sister is devastated and I can't wait to get to her, so that I can hug her tightly. Even in this tragedy where tears found each of us we were still able to find peace in remembering how great a dad he was. He loved his babies and my sister's three older kids who were not his own. He treated them all like his kids and for that I am so deeply grateful.

I Believe:
1. That even through tragedy God is there
2. That having faith can bring many blessings
3. In His sweet peace
4. We should never take our loved ones for granted
5. Life is Too short (So take advantage of every given moment)

Added @ 11:17 AM
I SO forgot it was Wishcasting Wednesday!!
This week the lovely Jamie asks: What do you wish to nurture?
I wish to nurture my sister and her two baby girls who have just lost their daddy.
I wish to nurture peace, my heart, my mind and my body.
I wish to always be here to nurture my daughter.
by Anonymous

38 comments:

  1. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comJune 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Wow.

    You live out Truth here. You share a grateful heart, and praise Him name, even in the midst of suffering. That's exactly what we're supposed to do. You're "walking the talk."

    My prayers are with you tonight. I'm so sorry to hear this news, yet thankful that your sister has YOU in her life.

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  2. 2Shaye ♪♫July 1, 2009 at 1:15 AM

    Oh Tabitha, I am so sorry for you family's loss. She's in my prayers. I wish there was something else I could do.

    As always, your list of gratefuls is beautiful. :)

    Hugs,

    ~Shaye

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  3. roxanne s. sukhanJuly 1, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    for you and your family, who've suffered so much loss ... my heart breaks.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    I love laughing!!!!

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  5. chaniagirlJuly 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM

    So sorry to hear about your loss, Tabitha. Am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Much love to you today.

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  6. More Than WordsJuly 1, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Hi Tabitha. Thank you for that gentle reminder about life being too short. It truly is. Our life is just like a vapor!

    I'll be praying for your family!!

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  7. sherriJuly 1, 2009 at 8:10 AM

    Your words are so true! I will offer up a prayer for this family.

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  8. darsdenJuly 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Oh Tabitha, I am so sorry for your sister and her girls, and the whole family. Prayers and lots of big {hugs} I am so sorry honey.

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  9. Genie SeaJuly 1, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Oh sweetie! My deepest condolences for your loss. May he nurture the little ones in heaven.

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  10. Rev. Linda M. Rhinehart Neas, M.Ed.July 1, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Sending you love and prayers. Your family has been through so much in such a short time. I think this is why God has brought us all together...He knew we would need support from unexpected places.

    Peace and Love, Linda

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  11. CPJuly 1, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Bless your and your Baby Sister's hearts love. As Tabitha wishes to nurture her Sister and her Sister's children, so too do I wish for the nurturing of Tabitha's family. May they know and feel the power of the love that resides within and surrounds them all.

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  12. MelindaJuly 1, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Tabitha I am sorry to hear of your family's loss too. As you wish for yourself (for others) I wish for you as well!

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  13. Sarah SullivanJuly 1, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Oh Tabitha..I'm so sorry hon!! Huge hugs to you and your family. May you all feel comforted!!

    As Tabitha wishes, I so deeply wish for her also. Namaste hon, Sarah

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  14. MeganJuly 1, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    I'm so sorry for your families loss! Many prayers for all!

    Such great reminders of gratefulness. Thank you!

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  15. ValerieJuly 1, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    How incredibly sad for your family. I'll be saying prayers for all of you!

    Boss is out of the office today and I am trying hard to catch up on my commenting. lol

    Have I told you lately that your blog is a daily inspiration to me?

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  16. ToniJuly 1, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    Your ability to find the emotional range, at such a time, to offer positives ... thank you.

    My love and best warm imagined spirit hugs to you all ...

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  17. LisaJuly 1, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    Oh my goodness. I am so sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family sweetie.

    As you wish for yourself and your loved ones, so I deeply wish for you all as well.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Oh Tabitha! I'm so sorry for you and your sister and the entire family's loss.

    I'm sending prayers up right now for comfort, strength, endurance, love and a multitude of blessings.

    Hugs and Love... S.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Tabitha, Your sister and nieces are so blessed to have your love and light in their lives. Though he is gone from physical form, I know you know he is still with you all and always will be. Much peace and bliss to you all.

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  20. SaraJuly 1, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    So very sorry. xx

    As Tabitha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  21. JamieJuly 1, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    As Tabitha wishes so I wish for her and her family as well.

    May all touched by this loss be surrounded by love and support.

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  22. JudyJuly 1, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time of your loss. I am so sorry. Blessing to you all.

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  23. RoseJuly 1, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    As Tabitha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also! (and her family....)

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  24. HollyJuly 1, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    As Tabitha wishes so well for herself, so I lovingly and with intention wish for her also.

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  25. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    I want to thank you all for the love and support you ALWAYS show me! I am deeply moved and humbled by your kindness.

    You are ALL Angels To Me!!!!

    Tabitha

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  26. LaurenJuly 1, 2009 at 3:43 PM

    I'm so sorry for your family's loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

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  27. melJuly 1, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss....peace and healing to you all....

    As the lovely Tabitha, in her infinite Love and Faith wishes for herself and her family, so do I, wish for her/them also....

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  28. Andi SternJuly 1, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    So sorry for your loss, sending thoughts of love and strength for you and your family. As Tabitha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  29. Tabitha the KnittingJourneymanJuly 1, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    Our prayers and sympathy are with your family.

    As Tabitha wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well.

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  30. LillyJuly 1, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Prayers are with you, your sister and her children. Take Care.

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  31. frustrated artistJuly 1, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Oh Tabitha...I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

    As Tabitha wishes for herself, as too do I from the depths of my soul.

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  32. UnknownJuly 1, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    My prayers are for you and your loved ones tonight, Tabitha. May you be held in loving comfort in the arms of your beloved angels.
    As Tabitha wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

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  33. JanetJuly 1, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Sending prayers for your family and wishes for you.

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  34. DianeJuly 1, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. Send your sister our best wishes and sympathy xo

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  35. semaJuly 2, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    As Tabitha wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well.
    my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family

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  36. PeaceoleJuly 2, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    As Tabitha wishes for herself and her sister, two baby girls, peace, her wonderful loving heart, mind and body, so I wish for her also!

    I am sure they feel your love and support even when you are not there. Peace be with you and your family.

    Namasate

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  37. Beverley BairdJuly 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    I was so sorry to hear about your loss, Tabitha.Iwill keep you and your family in my prayers.

    Much love to you today.

    As Tabitha wishes for herself and her family, so I wish for her as well.

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  38. Relyn LawsonJuly 5, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Oh, I just got here and saw why you were headed to New Orleans. I am so sorry. So very sorry for your family's loss. I will be thinking of you all.

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You bless me with your presence! Tabitha♥

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