Gratitude Journals For The Weeks of 1/1/2024 & 1/8/2024

A Church I follow has an app (Crossroads Anywhere) where we journal together as a community, and one of the things we journal about are things we are thankful for. I wrote these for the app prompts from the past two weeks....

1/1/2024

"What are you looking forward to this week?"

Beginning to fill in the currently empty canvas that is this new year. Happy New Year everyone!

1/2/2024

"What are you grateful for today?"

- Having New Year's Day off to be with my family.

- Being able to watch old anime shows I started when I first got into anime with my kids.

- Opportunities and tools God is giving me for spending time with Him.

1/4/2024

"How did someone help you this week?"

- My co-teacher helping with getting our room cleaned up for our in-service day checklist.

- A Plummer working on our classroom sink.

- God providing various means to connect with Him via apps, podcasts, and teachers.

1/5/2024

Affirmation: "God listens to me."

"Is there anything you would like to thank God for this week?"

Thank You God for a good start in this new year. Thank You for some time off this weekend, and some fun things to look forward to, like the opportunity to meet a great voice actor, and a football game to take in on Sunday. I am blessed indeed!

1/8/2024

"What are you looking forward to this week?"

- Getting into a better routine of making time for God.

- Time with my family.

- Getting back into normal work rhythms.

- Hobbies, including but not limited to sports, gaming, reading, podcasts, writing.

1/9/2024

"What are you grateful for today?"

I am grateful for Brian Tome's reminder to "crockpot" vision ideas, for good medical care for our dog, my family and their support, a little more sleep to catch, and work that will help me towards my ultimate goals.

1/11/2024

"How did someone help you this week?"

Our Dog's doctor and the rest of the vet staff that took care of her during her surgery. My wife for getting all of us transported to work and school on the day of surgery as well.

1/12/2024

Affirmation: "God has great plans for my life."

"Is there anything you would like to thank God for this week?"

Thank You God for being with our dog during surgery, thank You for helping me through the highs and lows of this week, and thank You for some downtime before returning to the work world in a few days.