Sunday, December 1, 2019

10 Gratitude's of 2019!



Gratitude No. 1.. International Day at Lincoln.. our 6th year.. I never thought we would be around for a 6th year.  but man am I thankful to have years of photos of this amazing event that the school does.. and besides the photos I have the memories.. amazing friends and food!!



over 3,000 people come thru the gates for this event...  our school made so much $$ we gave it away to local charities, our school groups and we do amazing things with our funds we keep to better enrich and make happy our campus!!  So thankful to be at Lincoln.. 


Gratitude No. 2.  I love taking tours.. I do.. this country is amazing and to have the chance to meet with the famous Clara Bulloch who is a landscape artist!!  as well as an author, chef, flower expert.. really.. she is amazing.  Her home  and gardens inspire and impress!!  And the weather and company of friends were amazing!!..  
 
Gratitude No. 3   SWIM.. year 3.. Sao Paulo, Brazil..   Man I am consistently proud of  my girl.. She goes out and gives her best in her swim... she always wants to improve her times, help her team and have fun!!  So thankful for the experience..  Also..was a GREAT time for Scott and I to explore a new city a bit..  Bucket list item checked off by having dinner at D.O.M.  No. 10 restaurant in South America..  
 Gratitude No. 4
Celebrating the mom's at school who take charge of their country booths at International Day.. so thankful for friendships and laughs.. so many nationalities and cultures and it is wonderful to learn all about each one.  I am learning something new all of the time and it makes me smile. 

Palacio Paz Tour with Nely & Eda... 
Gratitude No. 5.  Walking with good people who are kind, caring, thoughtful and funny.. yup.. that's how I am gong to describe my friends.. I am blessed.

 Gratitude No. 6 Thanksgiving with friends..  catered... spoiled and knowing it.. 



Gratitude No. 7...  Christmas for Everyone at school.. joined these amazing group of givers to provide 190 boxes of food to underprivileged members of the local community.. working with these ladies was invigorating.. we then packed the boxes, wrapped, made cards, pot luck lunched and ... we than delivered the boxes.. with Santa.. what an amazing day of community of love.. I really was very overwhelmed all day with emotion..

Gratitude No. 8 was receiving an email during our day of giving to tell me I passed another class...  ONLY 2 more to go!!!  
and Gratitude No. 9 and 10.. I am thankful for this crazy life where friends come and go and my heart is sad.. and because of this life I am grateful for friendships so lovely I have something to be so sad about.. 

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