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 I have really given up social media except for my blog and an occasional Marco Polo, which I don’t think counts. My life is just better with out it.

This is my attempt to post everyday things I am thankful for. It may include things other family members are grateful for on some days as well. 

Today is my birthday so I am especially thankful for my life. I have wonderful parents and excellent in-laws and a most fabulous husband and pretty great kids. 

Glen took the day off work to help me with some projects at the Villa, which is the place I quilt. After not being around him for 10 days it was the perfect present. I know it was a sacrifice for him because he loves his routine. The kids took care of themselves and didn’t call with any problems. 

I got birthday wishes from all of my siblings. They are some of my favorite people! 

I have a good life. I get to work doing things I really enjoy. I have flexibility to help at my kids schools like I like too. My health is really good on the whole as well as my family’s. I have enough and to spare. It is a good life. 

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HW said…
Happy late birthday! I thought about you on the 23rd and meant to text you but I don't think I did. Super lame! I am glad you still have things to be grateful for. I am grateful for you. What a blessing that we get to be related to each other!
November 30, 2020 at 5:24 AM
kirsta said…
OH!!! Happiest of birthdays to you, Kayci! I love that you are a Thanksgiving week birthday. I am very thankful for you and your perspective. You have such a down to earth way of making service a part of your very being that I would like to emulate. Thank you for accepting Glen's family as your own too. I feel like we got anther "sister-soul" when he married you! Lots of love and happiness to you.
December 1, 2020 at 6:56 PM
Paige said…
Having "enough and to spare." We all ought to recognize that. You did such a beautiful job. Also, Happy Late Birthday! You're one of the good things in my life.
December 5, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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