A gratitude journal Day 1

I spent a lot of time yesterday pondering those who have departed us this year. In particular, I thought of my mom. I was so lucky to have her as my mom and role model. Her tireless enthusiasm and love of life and family were infectious. As a teen I really did like to hang out with her. She fed my passions and attended every event I was in until she landed in the hospital when I was a senior. I thought of her especially this Halloween as I spied a witches hat she had worn several times in the last few years, and we did not attend the Marshfield Halloween party together for the first time since I started serving as their pastor. I got her love of holidays and hopefully have passed some of that on to the kids, but vow todo even better. I am thankful for my mom.