Sunday, January 25, 2026

Snow Day!

January 25, 2026
Day 3,265

Thankful for: 

A great snow day. 

Sleeping in and not waking up to an alarm. 

Time with my family. 

A winter walk with my family through the woods. 

Cold air outside. Warm air inside. 

Hot chocolate. 

Time to sit and watch a show. 

Time to work quietly. 

Chili for dinner. 

Kisses from Matt. The feeling of his face in my hands and his hand in mine and being able to sit next to him. 

My dad is feeling better. God is continuing to heal him. 

Higbee. The thought of him loving this snowy day made me sad and miss him, but thankful that I got to love him at all. 

Crunching through snow. 

A phone call with my brother. 

Getting some school work done. 

The feeling of being at home as a family. 

It's still winter. 

























Saturday, January 24, 2026

A nice day at home.

January 24, 2025
Day 3,264

Thankful for: 

A nice day at home. 

We all cleaned the house as a family, and it looks nice. 

Time to relax. 

Lots of phone calls with my mom and dad. 

My dad is doing well. 

Time with my family. 

A nice dinner. 

Snow coming. 

We are prepared for the snow to come. 




Friday, January 23, 2026

A nice Friday.

January 23, 2025
Day 3,263

Thankful for: 

Friday. 

A half day. 

A good teacher professional development session with my team. 

Desserts and coffee and tea for everyone. 

Leaving work earlier than usual. 

Addy and Tobin had a friend over for dinner. 

Foster's for dinner. 

Not having to set my alarm for tomorrow. 

I went to a new rock shop. It was really beautiful. 

My dad is doing well. 

My family. 









Thursday, January 22, 2026

Incredible light today.

January 22, 2025
Day 3,262

Thankful for: 

My dad is getting better. 

A good phone conversation with my mom and dad. 

Making plans to go to the camera shop with my dad and take pictures when he gets out of the hospital. 

Going shopping for the snow coming. 

A good day at work. 

Tomorrow is Friday. 

Incredible light. 

Winter. 

January. 

God is good. He gives good gifts. 

The feeling of being home. 

An incredible sunset. 








Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Helpers and medicine.

January 21, 2025
Day 3,261

Thankful for: 

Medicine and help for my dad. 

Helpers. 

Sweet students. 

A student who prayed for me. 

A student gave me a picture of a hawk. 

A good dinner. 

Going to bed early. 

Friends and family who care. 



Tuesday, January 20, 2026

A clear and starry night.

January 20, 2026
Day 3,260

Thankful for: 

A good day. 

The warm sun paired with the cold air. 

A short week. 

Sweet students and co-workers. 

My job. 

My family. 

An easy night. 

An easy dinner. 

Tomorrow is Wednesday already. 

A clear and starry night. 

Texts from Matt. 



Monday, January 19, 2026

A good day spent at home.

January 19, 2026
Day 3,259

Thankful for: 

A good day spent at home. 

A long, lazy morning. 

Cold air. 
 
Bare trees. 

Winter. 

It's still January. 

Time with my family. 

A nice winter walk in the neighborhood. 

The dream of a new pup coming soon. 

Memories of my sweet Higbee. I miss him so much. 

Hugs from Matt, Addy, and Tobin. 

Time with Matt. 

Sourdough pancakes and sausage for dinner. 

Stars. Shooting stars. 

A short week coming up.