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Day 27 – “Scholarship” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 27 – “Scholarship” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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I will challenge anyone to a mental math showdown! Seriously, I will. I’m sure my friends that were in Mrs. Gorman’s class at Boynton Montessori can too. We had no idea at the time why our teacher was keeping us inside during recess to do mental math. That information is still crucial today. The numbers don’t lie! Amazing teachers truly touch your heart. I experienced scholarship at an early age, and it’s only because of the teachers that surrounded us…

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Day 26 – “Foundation” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 26 – “Foundation” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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No Days Off! Dad didn’t believe in turning down overtime, and Mom never calls out sick. I guess it’s the “baby boomers” work ethic that’s in them.  I would say that my foundation was solid.  It was displayed that hard work produces results. As I stated before my dad never denied overtime, and even after he retired at the ripe age of 49 he still kept busy.  After my dad retired he owned rental properties, and wrote out a to-do…

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Day 25 – “Legacy” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 25 – “Legacy” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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Legacy – a gift of property, especially personal property, as money by will; a bequest Let’s think about it this way.  Every time you leave home you are representing your family.  That’s the way I was raised.  My dad was constantly asking someone, “who are your people?”  My dad even began asking my friends when he came to North Carolina.  I thought it was odd because we’re from Michigan.  No matter where I lived I had to remember that I…

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Day 24 – “Prayers” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 24 – “Prayers” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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“Someone was praying for me.”  I would hear that quote often when I was growing up.  I believe it.  My first blog post was about being a rebellious nerd, and I know stored prayers put me back on the right path.  My mom said that she began praying for all her children while in the womb.  She said that her strength came from stored prayers from her grandmothers.  So, I come from generations of prayer warriors! Mary M. was my…

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Day 23 – “Relationships” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 23 – “Relationships” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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Stop!  This post is not about romantic relationships.  We can have work relationships, right?  I’m not sure about those, “situationships” that the rapper Fabolous was talking about.  Or, maybe I do.  I’ve honestly experienced that too.  Those moments when you aren’t able to identify what you truly are but you can say that there’s something there. Every relationship serves a purpose.  You may not agree with the outcome, but they did serve a purpose.  I believe you are to learn…

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Day 22 – “Connections” #SteeleThankful (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 22 – “Connections” #SteeleThankful (30 Days of Thanks)

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I don’t like bridges. Well, let me take that back. If they have water under them I’m trying to get over them immediately. Even though they are used as a connection. That bridge is connecting me to something. Without them I’m not sure how I would get to the other side. Unless we decide to burn them. So, I guess they are rather important.  On my many road trips I always get excited when I cross over into a new…

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Day 21 – “Seasons” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 21 – “Seasons” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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First day of snow fall in Michigan!  No matter what state I’m residing in, I can always be reminded of the pleasures of home. Seasons change and that’s truly something to be in awe about.  People can be like seasons too.  You know about the whole, “People come into your life for a reason, season or lesson.”  Did I get that quote right?  It’s been remixed so many times. Lol.  People can honestly come into your life and impart all…

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Day 20 – “Forgiveness” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 20 – “Forgiveness” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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I will admit. I attempted to type this post over five times. I kept thinking okay how do I want to tackle this one. Do you know about the what ifs? You know the what ifs? On this episode of the “what ifs” I’m not talking about what if I would’ve done more. It’s about what if I decided to forgive myself for my past. Think about it. What if in this present moment you just chose to forgive. I…

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Day 19 – “Siblings” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 19 – “Siblings” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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Who’s the baby of their family? Anyone the baby out there? You know the baby gets away with everything. So, they say. Well, I would say that we had some friendly competition growing up. Oh no, not with sports. More like academics. Grades were important, dad didn’t play about those grades. He would come to your classroom and embarrass you, NO LIE! I’m a witness. It’s throwback Thursday right? That’s me in the middle, my sister on the right and…

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Day 18 – “Emotions” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

Day 18 – “Emotions” #SteeleThankful Challenge (30 Days of Thanks)

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Emotions? Oh my goodness what are those? I only knew laughter and frustration for a long time. It took a lot to get me angry, and crying was not an option. Until I realized it was okay. It was okay to cry. I always thought that crying was a sign of weakness. I don’t know if I’m supposed to blame that thought process on my upbringing or community, well I’m not blaming anyone. The more you know, the more you…

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