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March 30, 2014 By katbiggie 10 Comments

I don’t normally post on Sundays, so I usually miss out on this most wonderful linkup called “Ten Things of Thankful.” I read all of my bloggy friends as they post their ten things, and this week, I am feeling the need to participate.

It’s been a long week of extreme highs and extreme lows, but over all, I am very blessed and thankful for what I have in my life. I could probably name 100 things, but I’ll stop at 10!

1. First, I’m thankful for people like Lizzi of Considerings in my life, who reminds me the value of being a mother and how to never take it for granted. Not for one moment. She has taught me much about grief and love, pain and healing.

2. I am very thankful to have friends (and a sister) that are willing to show up at my fundraising parties, even if they didn’t really want to spend their Friday night doing that. Their love and support through all of my requests every year for money and support for our March for Babies Team – Team Charis and Kat, is one of the things that fuels me when I’m low.

3. I am thankful for an amazing blogging support community who is helping me spread the word about our special Mother’s Day Campaign and Giveaway to help grieving parents. Friday, Jennifer from Another Jennifer talked about it in her Philanthropy Friday, and there are many more amazing bloggers in the upcoming days and weeks!

4. I am thankful for a long time friend IRL, Jennifer, who came over yesterday and helped me paint my son’s room, because my husband “didn’t want to participate in this project.” Bug’s room has vaulted ceilings, and without her help, I’d probably still be painting. She saved me from frustration, exhaustion, and back pain.

5. Extremely thankful that my friend’s son, who was born at 32 weeks, is doing really well!

6. For my new job working as a Parent Support Partner in our NICU… although it is emotionally challenging, I am thankful for the opportunity to help other parents see the light at the end of their long, miserable tunnel.

7. Thankful that my mother will keep my children for me the night before she left on a business trip to India, so that I could host a fundraiser party!

8. Every day, I look at my Tiny and am so thankful that she is not only here with us, but healthy and happy and amazing.

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9. After watching Jennifer’s adventures with WaterAid in Nicaragua last week, I am so very thankful for clean water.

10. Thankful for all of you, who come to read my blog and share with me in my journey.

 

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Alexa B, who blogs as "Kat Biggie" is a wife, mother, and writer. She has three children and one in heaven. She recently self published a book entitled "Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother" which is available on Amazon. She blogs about life after the loss of one of her twin daughters to TTTS, motherhood, all things parenting, advocacy, grief support and social good.

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  1. Janine Huldie says

    March 30, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    Love that you joined this week and must admit I love ending my week each week on the positive note. Help keeps me grounded and focused in my life. Hope you had a wonderful weekend and here is to a wonderful week ahead now, too 🙂
    Janine Huldie recently posted…GLOSSYBOX, Pandora, Birthdays, Spring Soccer, Oh My – So Thankful!My Profile

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  2. Tamara says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    What a great many things of thankful! Really looking forward to spreading the news about your great giveaway.
    Have a great start to the week!
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  3. another jennifer says

    March 30, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    All wonderful things to be thankful for, Alexa! I’m counting my blessings every day since my trip to Nica. So many things to celebrate. And real friends help you paint. That’s hard work! 🙂
    another jennifer recently posted…Philanthropy Friday: Bringing Light to Grieving ParentsMy Profile

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  4. Dyanne @ I Want Backsies says

    March 30, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Welcome to the TToT! And how wonderful that you had to stop yourself at 10 things of thankful when you could have written 100! Did you know you can start posting your TToT post on Friday night all the way through to Sunday night? That would keep you from having to write on Sunday. So glad you were able to join us! Love the picture of your daughter; she has beautiful eyes!
    Dyanne @ I Want Backsies recently posted…A Tornado-free Week And Nine Other ThankfulsMy Profile

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  5. Chris Carter says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:24 am

    Oh Alexa… what a beautiful list of thankfuls!! That picture is just breathtaking of your precious babygirl!!! My post is LIVE now!!

    It is my HONOR to support your incredible campaign. I will be behind you always, dear friend. I love you.
    Chris Carter recently posted…A Powerful Purpose and Mission: A Mother’s Day CampaignMy Profile

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  6. Robbie says

    March 31, 2014 at 12:55 am

    Fabulous list! Congratulations on your new job!
    Robbie recently posted…Ten Things ThankfulMy Profile

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  7. Lisa @ The Golden Spoons says

    March 31, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Beautiful list! We all need to count our blessings more often. 🙂
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  8. Kristi Campbell says

    April 1, 2014 at 9:30 am

    I had to laugh that your husband “didn’t want to participate in this project,” because we had purchased paint for my son’s room in maybe January of last year, and my husband kept telling me that he’d do get around to it. After about six months (no exaggeration, it really was like six months), we had a repair guy come do something else so I ended up paying him to paint my son’s room.
    And hey – I LOVE that you’re now a parent support staff in the NICU. What a wonderful way to share your love and experience with parents. That’s awesome.
    Kristi Campbell recently posted…My Kid Forgave MeMy Profile

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    • katbiggie says

      April 1, 2014 at 1:31 pm

      Well, my husband wasn’t being lazy, he was just being a jerk! But I guess both aspects are just as annoying, right? And thanks for the encouragement on the NICU job!

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  9. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    April 1, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    This was beautiful Alexa! We have so much to be thankful for and reading your list was a good reminder for me! So thank you!
    Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Photo Wallpaper: An Easy Way to Get Your Photos on Your WallsMy Profile

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