over the past few years, i have followed various friends projects, documenting 365 days of pictures or the first year of baby's life, or maybe a month of songs. i have questioned doing such things, and have thought about what a commitment it would take and of course how it would be hard without say an iphone to document them. but i have been doing some thinking lately, and more than memories or songs, i want my life to be marked by certain qualities. as i was thinking about this, the word gratitude came to mind. as i was beginning to write this, i flipped over to webster.com for a dictionary definition of the word, and my heart jumped for joy: "gratitude: the state of being thankful" wow. so for the next year (in addition to many other things) i want to strive for this quality. i want to live in a way of gratitude.

07 August 2011

21. my sister hannah

today, after church, nathan and i headed to my family's lake house for lunch, a visit, and some home-smoked ribs for dinner. due to the overcastness outside, mom, han, & i decided to leave the boys behind and head to the outlet mall close by. we had a great time shopping, but one of the things i realized and thought about the whole time was how thankful i am to have a little sister. she is so cool, and it is so exciting to have her join me in "grown up" world. i have had a little sister for 14 years now, but its exciting to make a new friend in her. i am so thankful for her, and the beautiful young woman she is becoming.
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