2. I'm thankful!
I kept a journal for many years, sometimes not writing for a year or two -- one time 5 years ! Raising 9 children can be very time consuming, and at times writing in a journal didn't seem as important as fixing meals, changing (and washing) around 100,000 diapers, etc. But I am encouraging all of you to write now and then, because the day will come when your family will want to read about you ! Memory isn't always reliable, but a journal will jog your memory. I do believe in writing your life story! And if you are the happy recipient of any life stories of ancestors, they should be available for the young generations. I have wonderful stories of Wayne's and my ancestors, and will share some stories at times. Today, my thoughts, for the next week will probably be on many things I am thankful for -- (but not really in the right order, I think.) My prayers lately begin with a long list of what I am thankful for. I guess that may ha...