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Thankfulness Journal #10

By Melissa McKay / December 30, 2012 /

Only two more posts to go! I’ll wrap this up tomorrow! Days 312-342 cover November 7th through December 7th.Day 312- The election is OVER, and the political ads and arguments are going away!!Day 313- Hot soup on a chilly nightDay 314- My new iPhone and the microphone feature for texting and emailDay 315- Sharing Santa…

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Thankfulness Journal #9

By Melissa McKay / December 29, 2012 /

I’ve decided to speed this up just a bit so that I’m finished with the countdown on New Year’s Eve. That’s why there are 30 today instead of 20. Days 281-311 cover October 7th through November 6th. Day 281- Diana Reed (A long-time member at Otter Creek. She and her husband established the Wayne Reed…

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Thankfulness Journal #8

By Melissa McKay / December 28, 2012 /

Only a few more days left in 2012. Days 261-280 cover September 17th through October 6th. Day 261- Don’t need a crown or root canal right nowDay 262- The army of angels that protected Pierce when he went missing 2 years ago today.Day 263- A family dinner on our screened in porchDay 264- A friend…

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Thankfulness Journal #7

By Melissa McKay / December 27, 2012 /

Ok, I feel the need to give some commentary on my entry for day 259. Many of you out there are horrified at the mere suggestion of the S-E-X word. I’m sorry if you feel embarrassed reading what I was thankful for that day. I thought about censoring my entry for your benefit. But why…

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Thankfulness Journal #6

By Melissa McKay / December 27, 2012 /

Days 221-240 cover August 8th through 27th. Summer is almost over! Day 221- Old-fashioned hymn sing @ OCDay 222- The kids’ last day of summer vacationDay 223- First day at a new school, and a happy ending when Pierce was accidentally put on a bus.Day 224- Tracey Moore’s 50th birthday and time with old friendsDay…

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Thankfulness Journal #5

By Melissa McKay / December 25, 2012 /

Here’s 20 more things I was thankful for this year. These cover the days July 19th through August 7th. Hope all of my friends and family are having a wonderful Christmas! Day 201- Opportunity to help the youth group bake cookies. I was also blessed to have several people tell me how much they love…

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Thankfulness Journal #4

By Melissa McKay / December 24, 2012 /

You may have thought I forgot about my Thankfulness Journal. While I have been lax in sharing these with you, I have been faithful to keep writing down my blessings this year. We only have ONE WEEK LEFT of 2012! Eek! So, I will bring you the rest of my Thankfulness Journal in daily installments…

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This Old House

By Melissa McKay / August 20, 2012 /

In 2 weeks, we will be moving from the north side of Nashville (Madison) to the south side (Brentwood). It’s a move that we’ve toyed with in the past, but only seriously began to consider this summer. We will be almost across the street from our church, and very close to all of my chorus…

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Angry Bird Cupcake Toppers

By Melissa McKay / July 17, 2012 /

Like much of the world, my family is fond of the game Angry Birds. I played it for about a week. To say it was obsessive is a little of an understatement. That game was all I could think about. I couldn’t sleep. When I did sleep, I dreamed about those stupid birds. I knew…

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Thankfulness Journal #3

By Melissa McKay / June 29, 2012 /

We are nearly half-way through 2012! Our summer has been crazy busy, but also a blessed one. Before we take off on yet another adventure, I thought I’d give you part 3 of my Thankfulness Journal. Enjoy! Day 125- Reagan’s love of singing Day 126- Organization in Pierce’s room Day 127- Passionate women on MNC’s…

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