Category Archives: Friends

A friend I am thankful for

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The last time I saw Ted Hickman.
A reminder of friendship and love.
A reminder that there are ends in life.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A treasure I am thankful for

Treasure Nov 21

A place.
A safe place.
A place of welcome.
A style of life.
Home.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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An act of kindness I am thankful for

Act of Kindness - Nov 18

Once I had the privilege to participate in the ceremony naming the Rev. Robert Smylie as the director emeritus of the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A sacred space I am thankful for

Sacred Space Nov 17

Standing Rock
An honor to be there with Buddy Monahan, Irv Porter, and Elona Street-Stewart

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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Something happening tomorrow I am thankful for

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Heading to the theater.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A smell I am thankful for

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Coffee. Coffee anywhere.
This is Coffee Phix Cafe with the owner Jackie Larkins.
It is my favorite coffee shop and has been since my first visit.
Jackie has opened a new store in midtown Cleveland: Cafe Phix MidTown.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A gift from God I am thankful for

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Friends, mentors, and family are gifts from God.
Otis Turner. Melvin Simms (Patsy’s son). Patsy Simms Turner.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A simple pleasure I am thankful for

Simple Pleasure - November 9

Coffee with a good friend at a new place – Philz Coffee

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A gift I am thankful for

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The Native American Consulting Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) gave me the stole and tie when I left the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Buddy Monahan made the presentation.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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A place I am thankful for

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Ghost Ranch. New Mexico.

Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home has provided a gift of the November 2018 Gratitude Every Day calendar. I am using it as an opportuity to revisit photos and post them as they speak to gratitude.

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