Sept. 1 a quiet day. quiet is life-giving
Sept. 2 spending 4+ hours talking on the phone with my friend processing. she
gets me.
Sept. 3 my first hike in 2 weeks - so good to get back among the trees
Sept. 4 errands completed
made up a recipe for a tomato, basil, feta, balsamic vinegar, olive oil
salad AND it tasted amazing.
Sept. 5 just finished a sewing project I started years ago
Sept. 6 script writing with 'the boys' - I love hanging out with them! They make
me laugh.
Sept. 7 'butterflying' with all the people I knew at the party - I LOVE people!
Sept. 8 Jeff's sermon . . . check out www.northview.org
Sept. 9 more 'butterflying' - this time at the church picnic
Sept 10 windows washed and no sign of a wasp nest
Sept 11 got my braces off today!
Sept 12 it's the little secret things, that only God knows, that brings the biggest
smiles
made the most perfect blackberry muffins today
Sept. 13 days of procrastinating to wash my windows and it only took minutes
to do
Sept. 14 grafting in my mouth is done - let the healing begin
Sept. 15 I got to pray with a friend. I love to pray. I love my friend.
Sept. 16 listening to neighbourhood noises through an open window.
Sept. 17 when someone shares the deep stuff with you
Sept. 18 sitting in a room filled with people that share the same passion
Sept. 19 finding the few last blackberries on my walk
Sept. 20 I got called in to work today!! yeah for kindergarteners!
Sept. 21 my mouth doesn't hurt today - hopefully the grafting has healed. the
teeth have settled.
Sept. 22 lunch out with my daughter - she is a delight!
Sept. 23 de-cluttering
Sept. 24 Olivia (grade 1) thinks I'm the best teacher ever!!!
Sept. 25 I am so thrilled for my friend who is going to Thailand
Sept. 26 already booked to teach for 2 weeks in Feb.
an invitation from Paris to participate in something very fun
Sept. 27 today a bumped knee and scraped hand on the school's Terry
Fox run opened up the floodgates of sad for a little kindergartener
whose 'daddy went away for a long time because he was
drinking beer and wasn't suppose to' . . . You just never know
when those God-appointed moments will show up.
Sept. 28 I was invited to go to Paris to co-ordinate the puppet
segment of a TV program!
eye doctor said my eyesight hasn't changed in years
- definitely a gift.
Sept. 29 getting better at persevering at the gym - 3 sets of 20 instead
of 3 sets of 10
Sept. 30 sunshine. clean house. laundry and ironing done. schoolwork done.
cake in the oven.
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Oct. 1 when someone runs in for a hug and hangs on for a long time :)
Oct. 2 I have amazing people in my life. wise. discerning. caring. creative.
Oct. 3 'you are a kind teacher'
an email from a long ago friend trusting me with the surprise tough
stuff in her life
Oct. 4 when a teacher trusts you with her class of little ones.
Oct. 5 celebrating the victories of a beginning reader
Oct. 6 perfect day hiking Ptarmigan Ridge - Mt. Baker
Oct. 7 wearing heels :)
Oct. 8 Thanksgiving with my children
Oct. 9 to be called a 'confidante'. coffee with a friend (2x in one day)
Oct. 10 a phone call from my friend.
leftover turkey from Thanksgiving
Oct. 11 advil
Oct. 12 Duncan (age 5) told me I was the apple of his eye
Oct. 13 hot water and lemon
Oct. 14 merino wool socks form costco 3/10$
Oct. 15 dr. appt cancelled. dr appt rescheduled for the same day
Oct. 16 Cassidy (age 5 - boy) told me he was going to invite me to his
birthday party so we could watch Batman together
Oct. 17 a million errands done.
Oct. 18 drama practice with the boys - I get to be 'saucy'
Oct. 19 coffee with an old friend - I 'relove' her
movie out with new friends
Oct. 20 hiking a familiar trail - leaves in their majestic fall colors
vacuumed the car (been wanting to do that for a long time)
ironing done
anticipating a fun writing session with 'the boys'
Oct. 21 writing with anticipation that the words
I am putting to print are the right ones.
Oct. 22 coffee with D. - being trusted
Oct. 23 praying with an amazing group of intercessors.
praying for a friend
Oct. 24 no cysts. no cancer. yeah!!!
breathing in and out
a fireplace. a warm blanket.
found a book I was going to buy anyway at the thrift shop
in excellent condition
Oct. 25 Anika said the reason I like coming to Deroche is because
I like the kids :) . . . I do! I do!
Oct. 26 it's Friday. thinking take out. wine. fireplace. BIG warm
blanket.
Oct. 27 everyday that I make it to the gym is a good day for my body
so glad makeup was invented - it's in the covering up that
I have hope
out with friends
Oct. 28 another sewing project done
Oct. 29 a big box of purdy's chocolates on the staff room table
Tekoa - never get tired of your run and dive hugs
Oct. 30 found the book on my own bookshelf everyone is having
to buy online and I got mine from the thrift shop
went to the gym - second time this week
Oct. 31 Kiersten - lucky Thailand
my 'pumpkin' blanket
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Nov. 1 having the right words that bring life to another
Nov. 2 Friday
Nov. 3 preparing well
Nov. 4 friends that love me and I know it
Nov. 5 peace after a 'storm'
Nov. 6 dried flowers in a juice box
Nov. 7 invited to Vichy, France
Nov. 8 laughter
water
Nov. 9 made it through the paper pile
Nov.10 hiking Sumas Mt. - so thankful for mittens and neck
warmers
coffee with friends (V&C)
trusted
Nov. 11 laughing with my daughter (A)
Nov. 12 bran muffins and tea
Nov. 13 having a creative directing idea
Nov. 14 an innovative, on-the-spot problem fix
a caring friend (M)
Nov. 15 money in my wallet
Nov. 16 it was Dayton's (age 5) first time spelling his name all by himself
Nov. 17 a gift from a friend who thinks I have a 'great mind' :)
Nov. 18 playing games with my favorite contender and daughter - Aleah
Nov. 19 my friend M.
Nov. 20 the beautiful drive to Deroche - the mountains with fresh snow
Nov. 21 reading stories to kindergarteners - I love reading. I love k's. I love good stories.
Nov. 22 get to wear the most amazing costume for the christmas play
affirmation about my character in the play choices
Naomi (grade 2) tied her shoelaces for the 1st time - she was so excited;
she just knew her parents would be proud of her :)
Nov. 23 thanksgiving dinner at D&M's
listening to the heart of a missionary (J&P)
a rare compliment from a friend (J)
Nov. 24 invited
Nov. 25 homemade soup and biscuits
Nov. 26 thinking on the spot; choosing to be positive
Nov. 27 Duncan welcomed me this morning with "you're still the apple of my
eye Mrs. Kampen and you always will be"
Nov. 28 coming home FROM the gym means I actually went :)
Nov. 29 practice makes way to success
Nov. 30 the possibilities in a day, any day, are endless
Dec. 1 mocked but not defeated
Dec. 2 Christmas tree is up and decorated
Dec. 3 coffee with a friend
Dec. 4 encouraging words from a tough director
Dec. 5 pizza
Dec. 6 one coke left in the fridge and its mine!
Dec. 7 scoring a basket in the teacher against grade 6 basketball game.
Dec. 8 going to the gym is always a good way to start the day
Dec. 9 valuing the 'voice' [position of leadership] I've been given
Dec. 10 excited about performing this week
Dec. 11 advil
Dec. 12 a friend to process with (Lia)
Dec. 13 strength to be gracious
Dec. 14 random 'I love you Mrs. Kampen!' from my kindergartens
Dec. 15 affirmation is imperative to one's existence
Dec. 16 my children were all home for lunch
Dec. 17 hugs from my kindergarten's [Aliyah. Akaila. Zoe]
Dec. 18 it only hurts if you care - sadly, I do.
a Christmas present from Curtis - markers. a notepad. a magnetic snowflake
big fat snowflakes falling - promising for more? maybe a snow day tomorrow?
Dec. 19 best audience to act to - felt so good
Dec. 20 my friends came to watch the show - thank you Lia, Rebekah, Jonathan,
Seth, Victoria, Adica
a lovely gift from Lia - Restored :)
Dec. 21 Andrea came to the show tonight - brought me a rose with heart-melting
words on the card
children - I love them!
words that are life-giving
fuzzy penguin socks from Tristan (kindergarten)
rum balls from Akaila's mom
precious gifts from precious children
fun texts from my friend Melanie about my performance while I'm
performing :)
Dec. 22 found the last CG calendar for my daughter -shhh. it's a surprise!
wrapping presents
finding the perfect gift
believing God is all about restoring relationships
friends who support you
Dec. 23 Aleah's friend Nikita is sleeping soundly on the couch
a day of cleaning and no where to be
Dec. 24 a present from a friend - don't know what it is yet - yeah for surprises :)
Dec. 25 wonderful sounds and smells in the house; love the children being home
Dec. 26 K&K stayed 2 nights - love it!!
lemon tea and honey
leftovers
going to the movie 'The Hobbit' - finding great seats even when it was
full
Dec. 27 Benylin's cough syrup
finding receipts for returning items
Dec. 28 threading
Dec. 29 slept all night - no coughing!
Dec. 30 the sun is shining - no small feat in the Fraser Valley - great day to
prayer walk
'accidentally' met a new neighbor - Rose
Dec. 31 big fat snowflakes
overcoming
an invitation to a NY party
I did it! 365 days of recognizing and recording everyday joy-spots!!!
me laugh.
Sept. 7 'butterflying' with all the people I knew at the party - I LOVE people!
Sept. 8 Jeff's sermon . . . check out www.northview.org
Sept. 9 more 'butterflying' - this time at the church picnic
Sept 10 windows washed and no sign of a wasp nest
Sept 11 got my braces off today!
Sept 12 it's the little secret things, that only God knows, that brings the biggest
smiles
made the most perfect blackberry muffins today
Sept. 13 days of procrastinating to wash my windows and it only took minutes
to do
Sept. 14 grafting in my mouth is done - let the healing begin
Sept. 15 I got to pray with a friend. I love to pray. I love my friend.
Sept. 16 listening to neighbourhood noises through an open window.
Sept. 17 when someone shares the deep stuff with you
Sept. 18 sitting in a room filled with people that share the same passion
Sept. 19 finding the few last blackberries on my walk
Sept. 20 I got called in to work today!! yeah for kindergarteners!
Sept. 21 my mouth doesn't hurt today - hopefully the grafting has healed. the
teeth have settled.
Sept. 22 lunch out with my daughter - she is a delight!
Sept. 23 de-cluttering
Sept. 24 Olivia (grade 1) thinks I'm the best teacher ever!!!
Sept. 25 I am so thrilled for my friend who is going to Thailand
Sept. 26 already booked to teach for 2 weeks in Feb.
an invitation from Paris to participate in something very fun
Sept. 27 today a bumped knee and scraped hand on the school's Terry
Fox run opened up the floodgates of sad for a little kindergartener
whose 'daddy went away for a long time because he was
drinking beer and wasn't suppose to' . . . You just never know
when those God-appointed moments will show up.
Sept. 28 I was invited to go to Paris to co-ordinate the puppet
segment of a TV program!
eye doctor said my eyesight hasn't changed in years
- definitely a gift.
Sept. 29 getting better at persevering at the gym - 3 sets of 20 instead
of 3 sets of 10
Sept. 30 sunshine. clean house. laundry and ironing done. schoolwork done.
cake in the oven.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 1 when someone runs in for a hug and hangs on for a long time :)
Oct. 2 I have amazing people in my life. wise. discerning. caring. creative.
Oct. 3 'you are a kind teacher'
an email from a long ago friend trusting me with the surprise tough
stuff in her life
Oct. 4 when a teacher trusts you with her class of little ones.
Oct. 5 celebrating the victories of a beginning reader
Oct. 6 perfect day hiking Ptarmigan Ridge - Mt. Baker
Oct. 7 wearing heels :)
Oct. 8 Thanksgiving with my children
Oct. 9 to be called a 'confidante'. coffee with a friend (2x in one day)
Oct. 10 a phone call from my friend.
leftover turkey from Thanksgiving
Oct. 11 advil
Oct. 12 Duncan (age 5) told me I was the apple of his eye
Oct. 13 hot water and lemon
Oct. 14 merino wool socks form costco 3/10$
Oct. 15 dr. appt cancelled. dr appt rescheduled for the same day
Oct. 16 Cassidy (age 5 - boy) told me he was going to invite me to his
birthday party so we could watch Batman together
Oct. 17 a million errands done.
Oct. 18 drama practice with the boys - I get to be 'saucy'
Oct. 19 coffee with an old friend - I 'relove' her
movie out with new friends
Oct. 20 hiking a familiar trail - leaves in their majestic fall colors
vacuumed the car (been wanting to do that for a long time)
ironing done
anticipating a fun writing session with 'the boys'
Oct. 21 writing with anticipation that the words
I am putting to print are the right ones.
Oct. 22 coffee with D. - being trusted
Oct. 23 praying with an amazing group of intercessors.
praying for a friend
Oct. 24 no cysts. no cancer. yeah!!!
breathing in and out
a fireplace. a warm blanket.
found a book I was going to buy anyway at the thrift shop
in excellent condition
Oct. 25 Anika said the reason I like coming to Deroche is because
I like the kids :) . . . I do! I do!
Oct. 26 it's Friday. thinking take out. wine. fireplace. BIG warm
blanket.
Oct. 27 everyday that I make it to the gym is a good day for my body
so glad makeup was invented - it's in the covering up that
I have hope
out with friends
Oct. 28 another sewing project done
Oct. 29 a big box of purdy's chocolates on the staff room table
Tekoa - never get tired of your run and dive hugs
Oct. 30 found the book on my own bookshelf everyone is having
to buy online and I got mine from the thrift shop
went to the gym - second time this week
Oct. 31 Kiersten - lucky Thailand
my 'pumpkin' blanket
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nov. 1 having the right words that bring life to another
Nov. 2 Friday
Nov. 3 preparing well
Nov. 4 friends that love me and I know it
Nov. 5 peace after a 'storm'
Nov. 6 dried flowers in a juice box
Nov. 7 invited to Vichy, France
Nov. 8 laughter
water
Nov. 9 made it through the paper pile
Nov.10 hiking Sumas Mt. - so thankful for mittens and neck
warmers
coffee with friends (V&C)
trusted
Nov. 11 laughing with my daughter (A)
Nov. 12 bran muffins and tea
Nov. 13 having a creative directing idea
Nov. 14 an innovative, on-the-spot problem fix
a caring friend (M)
Nov. 15 money in my wallet
Nov. 16 it was Dayton's (age 5) first time spelling his name all by himself
Nov. 17 a gift from a friend who thinks I have a 'great mind' :)
Nov. 18 playing games with my favorite contender and daughter - Aleah
Nov. 19 my friend M.
Nov. 20 the beautiful drive to Deroche - the mountains with fresh snow
Nov. 21 reading stories to kindergarteners - I love reading. I love k's. I love good stories.
Nov. 22 get to wear the most amazing costume for the christmas play
affirmation about my character in the play choices
Naomi (grade 2) tied her shoelaces for the 1st time - she was so excited;
she just knew her parents would be proud of her :)
Nov. 23 thanksgiving dinner at D&M's
listening to the heart of a missionary (J&P)
a rare compliment from a friend (J)
Nov. 24 invited
Nov. 25 homemade soup and biscuits
Nov. 26 thinking on the spot; choosing to be positive
Nov. 27 Duncan welcomed me this morning with "you're still the apple of my
eye Mrs. Kampen and you always will be"
Nov. 28 coming home FROM the gym means I actually went :)
Nov. 29 practice makes way to success
Nov. 30 the possibilities in a day, any day, are endless
Dec. 1 mocked but not defeated
Dec. 2 Christmas tree is up and decorated
Dec. 3 coffee with a friend
Dec. 4 encouraging words from a tough director
Dec. 5 pizza
Dec. 6 one coke left in the fridge and its mine!
Dec. 7 scoring a basket in the teacher against grade 6 basketball game.
Dec. 8 going to the gym is always a good way to start the day
Dec. 9 valuing the 'voice' [position of leadership] I've been given
Dec. 10 excited about performing this week
Dec. 11 advil
Dec. 12 a friend to process with (Lia)
Dec. 13 strength to be gracious
Dec. 14 random 'I love you Mrs. Kampen!' from my kindergartens
Dec. 15 affirmation is imperative to one's existence
Dec. 16 my children were all home for lunch
Dec. 17 hugs from my kindergarten's [Aliyah. Akaila. Zoe]
Dec. 18 it only hurts if you care - sadly, I do.
a Christmas present from Curtis - markers. a notepad. a magnetic snowflake
big fat snowflakes falling - promising for more? maybe a snow day tomorrow?
Dec. 19 best audience to act to - felt so good
Dec. 20 my friends came to watch the show - thank you Lia, Rebekah, Jonathan,
Seth, Victoria, Adica
a lovely gift from Lia - Restored :)
Dec. 21 Andrea came to the show tonight - brought me a rose with heart-melting
words on the card
children - I love them!
words that are life-giving
fuzzy penguin socks from Tristan (kindergarten)
rum balls from Akaila's mom
precious gifts from precious children
fun texts from my friend Melanie about my performance while I'm
performing :)
Dec. 22 found the last CG calendar for my daughter -shhh. it's a surprise!
wrapping presents
finding the perfect gift
believing God is all about restoring relationships
friends who support you
Dec. 23 Aleah's friend Nikita is sleeping soundly on the couch
a day of cleaning and no where to be
Dec. 24 a present from a friend - don't know what it is yet - yeah for surprises :)
Dec. 25 wonderful sounds and smells in the house; love the children being home
Dec. 26 K&K stayed 2 nights - love it!!
lemon tea and honey
leftovers
going to the movie 'The Hobbit' - finding great seats even when it was
full
Dec. 27 Benylin's cough syrup
finding receipts for returning items
Dec. 28 threading
Dec. 29 slept all night - no coughing!
Dec. 30 the sun is shining - no small feat in the Fraser Valley - great day to
prayer walk
'accidentally' met a new neighbor - Rose
Dec. 31 big fat snowflakes
overcoming
an invitation to a NY party
I did it! 365 days of recognizing and recording everyday joy-spots!!!
