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30 days before my 30^th birthday, I started writing down something each day that I am grateful for.  This is the end result. Since it is a list—please excuse the incomplete sentences.

30. A full-time job that I love and feel that I am doing meaningful work that gives back.

29. A  part-time job that I feel called to do.

28.  Friends that I can trust, who I can vent to when I am frustrated.

27. People who love me, even when I have days I am frustrated with myself.

26. That I have had the opportunity to go to college and graduate school.

25. Friends who make me laugh!

24. Health Insurance.

23. I have days where MOST things go right.

22. Humor and things that make me laugh.

21. Naps.

20. Massages.

19. Books that inspire and encourage.

18. A great group of young adult women at my church.

17. Friends that make me laugh so hard that I cry.

16. Giggles of children.

15. Running, hot water.

14. Funny co-workers.

13. Women of faith that encourage me.

12. For knowing that I don’t have perfect every hour of every day.

11. I have the freedom to worship.

10. I don’t have to agree with my friends, for them to still be my friends.

9. Intelligent, thought-provoking conversations.

8. Laughter.

7. Wonderful kids, families and volunteers at my church.

6. For the little things—like there being money in the meter already when I park at the library.

5. For the opportunity to mentor!

4. For the opportunity to enjoy cultural events.

3. For the rare days I get to sleep in a little.

2. For having had the opportunity to travel around the world.

1. For dear family and friends who touch my life in so many ways.