This December I'm participating in An Advent of Gratitude to help remind me of the gifts I already have, what I often take for granted, and what I can and should be grateful for.
Today the gratitude list told me that if I had traveled outside of the country I needed to pay $2, and if I had traveled within the past six months it would cost an extra $2. I spent a couple of minutes reviewing all the wonderful trips we made this year, then happily added the money to the pot.
Years ago Hubby Tony and I were quite the homebodies, but as the younger generation has grown up and moved around the country that's really changed. This year is a great example. In June we attended our niece's graduation in Seattle, then we boarded a ship for an Alaskan cruise (which included stops in Canada). In August we visited Son Tony in Dallas. In October we got on a plane again and flew to California to help Grandbaby Jay celebrate his first birthday.
The instructions didn't say I had to, but because I'm so thankful to be able to make all these trips I took each into account. If you're keeping track, today added up to eight dollars.
That’s awesome! Sounds like you had a truly wonderful year and with lots to be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a good one.
DeleteSince I have never traveled outside of the country, I am saving some money today!
ReplyDeleteYou did travel a lot this year!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the most trips we've ever taken in 12 months.
DeleteI've made one trip this year, to DC. And we know how that ended. But, two bucks in the pot, anyway. $17.50, now.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a memorable trip you had!
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