In the Fall of 2004 some really hard things were going on.
It was easy for me to feel very sad and discouraged
and I didn't want to feel that way.
So I decided to focus on the good things that were going on.
I've always tried to have a focus on gratitude
and have used a variety of methods with myself and family.
In 2004 I decided that making a Gratitude Journal
that started on Thanksgiving day
and went to Christmas Day
would be a really great way to experience the Holiday Season.
Every Fall, since that time, I've made a Gratitude Journal.
And every night I write about at least 5 things
that I am grateful for that day.
These journals not only record my gratitude,
but they are also a window into my life during the holidays.
This is easily one of my most favorite traditions.
Every year I look forward to these 4+ weeks of
focused gratitude as I prepare to celebrate
the birth of Christ.
