Grace in Small Things

Waging a battle against embitterment since 2008

Laiaira
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  • Wilmington, NC
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What prompted you to take part in Grace in Small Things?
I've struggled with depression for years, and sometimes I believe if I would just focus on the truly great, small things in life - I would be a happier person.

Welcome to My Grace

When the above prompted question was listed on the application, I thought of it as a question simply for Schmutzie. One similar to "How did you find out about this job?" that you could answer, a friend, a search engine or other.

I never would have written what I did if I had known it was going to be the motto, if you will, of my profile page... but I wrote the truth for Schmutzie, and when I was approved, there it was. And it's true, and this is my space, and so I will keep it up there - as a reminder to myself that I need to stay true to the small things, find grace in life, and become the happier person I dream of.

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It is my goal to update with 365 days of grace. However... I have no internet access of weekends, and weekends are already grace-filled in the fact there is no work! So, this will be my 365 days of grace, excluding weekends.

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29/365

1) Strawberries in vanilla ice cream.

2) Campfires.

3) Feather earrings.

4) Gossip.

5) Josh coming home Thursday, even though it's later than we anticipated.

Posted on March 9, 2009 at 2:29pm —

Laiaira

28/365

1) Lying in bed, with two dogs snoring on both sides of me. I felt like the meat in a sandwich. It was awfully cozy.

2) Coming home from a long day, changing into pajamas and hiding out in bed the rest of the day.

3) Ratatouille was awfully cute and had me visually captivated.

4) Getting along with a colleague that's hard to get along with. We've been friendly all week!

5) Friends stepping in with things to do this weekend, since Josh will be delayed another week in Ohio.

Posted on March 6, 2009 at 8:01am — 1 Comment

Laiaira

27/365

1) The past two weeks I had let "grace in small things" slip my mind. Yesterday, as I was walking the babies, I began to see things I could find graceful again.

2) A man with a bowler hat on a bike, with a cello strapped to his back, waved at me. I couldn't help but smile.

3) People who smile for reasons unbeknowst to me when they are walking.

4) Listening to Josh and his very rational and optimistic we-can-fix-anything attitude. Perhaps the very oppositve of my own.

5) The saltwater Tang fi… Continue

Posted on March 5, 2009 at 7:44am —

Laiaira

26/365

1) The relief I felt after confiding some bad news in good friends.

2) Hosting book club last night, and having some very wonderful people over.

3) Accidentally finding a $403 flight, round trip, from NC to Ireland. Not going, but boy do I wish I was.

4) Talking to Josh for a few minutes last night, after the last people had left and the wine bottles were still sitting empty on the table.

5) How his voice sounded because I roused him from sleep.

Posted on March 4, 2009 at 10:48am — 1 Comment

Laiaira

25/365

1) My boss is back to work today, which means she is feeling better.

2) Hot chocolate.

3) Hosting book club tonight, which has evolved into game night.

4) Having 85% done of my study guide.

5) Waking up to a clean house.

Posted on March 3, 2009 at 8:36am — 2 Comments

Comment Wall (3 comments)

At 2:38pm on January 21, 2009, RevAnne said…
Is it cold enough where you are? My toes haven't been warm in days!
At 2:58pm on January 21, 2009, RevAnne said…
Wow...we had at least 3.
At 2:58pm on January 22, 2009, Teeni said…
Hi Laiaira! Have you got blog? I'd love to visit but don't see a link!

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