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[LeilaniB]

I gave so many little gifts today; it's hard to pick one to explain. The one that felt the most important to being the person I want to be was time I took to get my thoughts on paper (it helps me and my family.) I've been using google documents to have shared documents with my partner about medical appointments and other important topics. I like to think aloud but I've found I can write out my thoughts. I was starting to worry or obsess a smidgen today and I took the time to get it out of my head and on paper (or in a doc.)  

There were many other moments of grace with my in-laws, strangers, and more today but I find even those moments of grace are fueled by me taking the time to take care of myself - writing, walking slow when I need to, drinking water, bringing my cushion to sit on at the baseball game, holding hands with my partner, socializing & laughing with my friends, and noticing/watching the sunset.

[Blessed Wyoming Mom (Lisa)]

Great giving today. I wholeheartedly agree with you that gifts of grace are more prevalent when we take time for ourselves. I'm slowly learning that giving to myself--time, rest, health, etc--is a gift to my friends and family, and makes it easier for me to give with a heart of love rather than a heart of obligation. 

[Deb~ Community Manager]

Beautiful gifts and post!

[Lois55 wwt]

This day sounded pretty perfect! I loved your last paragraph!