tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30238449603030842122024-03-04T05:56:12.390+05:30Gratitude for Gratitude's sakeCount your many blessings . . . Name them one by one . . . And it will surprise you.S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-63090553087027721982020-09-14T12:42:00.004+05:302020-09-14T12:42:53.289+05:3014/09/2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsKNUnwx-RPd9KWXd5khkpfadb5STRhuGUkpNtP-8Esnq9YW8T-WFKHn2y675oVScMjyHjfVKdv1g7s14eHGwImBQ19NaudOaGPp6eBzNFq3-gcicTVC7vOf1u9EO3N59c62g_PEUkDc/s2048/IMG_2030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjsKNUnwx-RPd9KWXd5khkpfadb5STRhuGUkpNtP-8Esnq9YW8T-WFKHn2y675oVScMjyHjfVKdv1g7s14eHGwImBQ19NaudOaGPp6eBzNFq3-gcicTVC7vOf1u9EO3N59c62g_PEUkDc/s320/IMG_2030.jpg" /></a></div><p> <span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">A lot has changed since the time I had last jotted down here. </span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">A change of beliefs, aspirations and vital life systems. I am not what I was in the previous entries albeit one aspect that has remained constant -- I am grateful for all that I have been given:</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Love</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Career</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Independent thoughts</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Reading</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Gadgets to make life easy</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Family</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">More love</span></p><p><span style="color: #800180; font-family: georgia;">Gratitude is an attitude which I don't want to ever lose no matter what the circumstances.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAyS-IqbWLbGr8MVZpVY3tWyd8CZgzj4SF-fN1FnDf-GwfwLo0Twl0HEWQwitKb1z6B-KvVv9hcpXXQuw853_vtBTUU0vD-PKfGSYnidivGaqtVoJ9ZIl8FSCJS5LknRJ-s5jsdtTIos/s1298/A6157024-619C-4B34-B946-C730129BBA09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1298" data-original-width="1298" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYAyS-IqbWLbGr8MVZpVY3tWyd8CZgzj4SF-fN1FnDf-GwfwLo0Twl0HEWQwitKb1z6B-KvVv9hcpXXQuw853_vtBTUU0vD-PKfGSYnidivGaqtVoJ9ZIl8FSCJS5LknRJ-s5jsdtTIos/s320/A6157024-619C-4B34-B946-C730129BBA09.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-52547047967074530822017-12-20T19:29:00.000+05:302017-12-20T19:29:12.777+05:302017 blessings<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Standing at the threshold of 2018, I relive moments from 2107 which fills my heart with gratitude.<br />
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- A lovely conference in March at Newai, Rajasthan - meeting great minds and engaging with new ideas<br />
- A new XUV 500<br />
- A new edited volume published by Lexington<br />
- Lots of silver<br />
- Handwritten letters<br />
- Many new books with newer authors<br />
- Started teaching Literature after a long time<br />
- Completed my Orientation Course in Goa University<br />
- Blessed with lovely students<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b> OVERWHELMED</b></i></span><br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-43376046079815759672017-04-02T19:30:00.001+05:302017-04-02T19:30:44.764+05:30April 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A new month has just begun. The arrival seems sombre after an event-filled March madness. I am thankful for being alive and happy albeit some gaps here and there. I await the rest of the month and year.<br />
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God has been kind and merciful as always.<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-14142767923473240392015-12-22T23:11:00.002+05:302015-12-22T23:11:27.630+05:30On the threshold of 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Another year, by God's grace will come to an end ushering in promises of hope and joy. Like every beginning holds promises of a better me, 2016 will be no different. 2015 has taught many invaluable lessons which will remain etched in my mind.<br />
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A student's passing on, a flood, a concert, . . . - 2015 sure was a mixed bag of emotions. It has not ended still but gratitude is nevertheless due for this year which over and over reminded me that I am not alone in this journey - my faith is always there to lean on. That I am more than a conqueror is being reiterated time and again and the reason is not because I overcame many pitfalls but that every pitfall reminds me to get up and move forward.<br />
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Cheers to new beginnings and unexpected changes!<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-33799901032691557792015-04-05T21:59:00.002+05:302015-04-05T21:59:35.298+05:30Glory to the Risen Lord<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If he had been alive, he would have been 70.<br />
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I don't know how life would have been if he were alive, but I do know that life now is good by God's grace and love.<br />
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It is quite strange that we do not think or anticipate certain aspects of life but when it does happen, we are led in the most amazing manner. I have learnt to trust him for everything. <br />
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I may not be perfect but I am evolving and learning, sometimes the hard way. <br />
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Yes, he is risen for me and you. Easter promises are promises for life.<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-3219362991890383902015-01-01T21:29:00.001+05:302015-01-01T21:29:49.863+05:30Thankful<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It feels wonderful to be able to step into a new year once again with love, hope and joy.<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-21796723513192198292014-12-12T23:35:00.001+05:302014-12-12T23:35:25.458+05:30On the Threshold . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
December always fills me with insights of betterness. Why? We stand at the end of a bygone year and at the beginning of a brand new year. I believe the new year as another chance given to me to improve upon me, reflect on the bygones and fill myself with positivity and expectancy for new moorings.<br />
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Many websites that I follow have given me just the direction that I wanted - to affirm, accept and be aware of me.<br />
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Today I am grateful for:<br />
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1. The journeys of 2014<br />
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2. The new people that I came into contact with<br />
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3. The responsibilities that often break me but also mould me<br />
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4. The people who put me down for they give me the impetus to rise<br />
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5. Learning through my students, fellow teachers and situations<br />
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6. NSS for enabling me to know that inspite of everything I get to connect with my students<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-79629051026112816422014-10-16T00:29:00.000+05:302014-10-16T00:29:19.807+05:3015 days after 35!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
35 seems like a significant rounded age! Well, it does sound profound - 35 years of life and being alive seems wonderful and nothing short of an achievement albeit not entirely mine but my God's, my family's and friends' role in the achievement was immense and nourishing.<br />
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Praise god for his mercies and love which are a wonderful remainder of the beauty of life.<br />
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Cheers to another year and 35 years!</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-47701032748539478782014-09-29T01:17:00.001+05:302014-09-29T01:17:48.982+05:30Finale of September . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
These days of the month of September fill me with joy and anticipation. As I revel in the few days of my 34th, I look forward to the 35th. This year has indeed been a joyous one with many milestones crossed.<br />
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Today, I am thankful for:<br />
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1. The late evening drive for ice-cream.<br />
2. The lovely songs on Indigo radio station.<br />
3. Seeing my deadlines decrease steadily.<br />
4. The Semester is slowly coming to an end.<br />
5. Success with the ordeal of netbanking<br />
6. Peace<br />
7. Calm and content heart<br />
8. My family - their endless stream of motivation and encouragement.<br />
9. My students.<br />
10. My faith which sustains me</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-53518280048083153472014-09-01T22:02:00.001+05:302014-09-01T22:02:58.078+05:301st September<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Exactly two months since I have started working.<br />
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When I think of my blessings, I am indeed speechless and awestruck.<br />
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My gratitude list for today:<br />
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1. The refreshing break from work. I thank my Lord for giving me this well deserved break.<br />
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2. For a lovely dinner of idly-sambar-coconut chutney. Felt like I was in Tamil Nadu during the course of the dinner.<br />
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3. For work which makes me feel resourceful<br />
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4. For the new wireless facility which enables me to browse from any part of the house.<br />
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5. For my phone which connects me to people.<br />
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6. For the first salary that I received.<br />
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7. For emails and the sense of connection it provides to people who are quite far away.<br />
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8. For my new kitchen equipment which makes me happy.<br />
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9. For life. For faith. For love</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-62809218375901305522014-07-29T00:42:00.000+05:302014-07-29T00:42:02.074+05:3029 July 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Just about three days and we enter a new month with new promises and hopes.<br />
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Today I am grateful for:<br />
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~ a job which keeps me sane and insane in parts<br />
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~ virtual friends who graciously tag me in their gratitude message<br />
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~ a virtual friend from distant Yellowknife<br />
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~ the power of words<br />
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~ learning new things<br />
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~ the responsibilities bestowed upon me<br />
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~ love from family<br />
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~ pasta for dinner<br />
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~ emails<br />
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~ our car which makes life easier for us<br />
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~ sleep</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-52359018016521748582014-07-05T00:27:00.004+05:302014-07-05T00:27:51.464+05:30My cup overflows<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Lots of items to be listed in my gratitude list.<br />
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I am grateful for:<br />
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<li>My job as an Assistant Professor. To be able to interact with young curious restless minds after two long years comes as a breath of fresh air.</li>
<li>My defense which took place after three long years.</li>
<li>The love and affection of my pupils</li>
<li>Rain which delights my senses</li>
<li>Learning and relearning</li>
<li>Internet</li>
<li>Solitude</li>
<li>Family comprising of my partner and extended family in different places</li>
<li>Love</li>
<li>Laughter</li>
<li>Sleep</li>
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-37155848238569462902014-06-14T22:47:00.001+05:302014-06-14T22:47:36.783+05:3014. 06. 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today I am grateful for:<br />
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1. Lovely neighbours who have literally adopted me and feeding me until my seams burst<br />
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2. The time with Iti and watching her various antics<br />
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3. The joy of ice-cream when it is raining<br />
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4. Internet<br />
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5. To think that I am a Dr.<br />
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6. The rain<br />
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7. The peaceful days<br />
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8. No routine days<br />
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9. Simple pleasures of eating Ramen<br />
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10. Life <br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-84532407491961421812014-03-27T17:07:00.002+05:302014-03-27T17:07:48.048+05:30March 27, 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am grateful for the senses which come alive everytime when I experience beauty and warmth. I just hope I don't become a slave to the senses which are quite sensuous and charming.<br />
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I am happy and filled with gratitude by being in a lovely place with beaches and lots of life. I sense the winds of change blowing but I must be still and patient to confirm.<br />
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Love abounds.</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-56204108339997412792013-11-25T18:54:00.001+05:302013-11-25T18:54:27.930+05:3025/11/2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I see gratitude commentaries in many places all across the world wide web. It's wonderful that people are systematically practicing gratitude. I try to as well but many times fatigue drives me to sleep without having counted my blessings. I know that I am surrounded by countless small and big mercies that enable me to plod on. Gratitude is something that should be pouring all the time from the deepest of my soul.<br />
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My list for today:<br />
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~ For the journeys to and from Panjim for IFFI-Goa 2013.<br />
~ For the good company and conversation<br />
~ To be able to see films (for the power of sight and mind)<br />
~ For loving people who inquire after me<br />
~ For the place I live in<br />
~ For S who makes things easier for me<br />
~ For everything<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-82196425804507787022013-10-03T11:02:00.000+05:302013-10-03T11:02:04.517+05:3034 years of walking in this earth<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I turned 34 on the 1st. The past year was fraught with diverse conditions that I hadn't imagined. But we were able to sail along with faith and hope. God has been good to us and I admit that the paths were passed with ease because of his presence and guidance.<br />
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Last birthday, I had hoped for a change in place and other things and lo! behold we went to a another place and what a place!<br />
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This birthday I spent with my mom and sister and that was more than I could ask for. I am thankful and grateful for the surprise of timing.<br />
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The lessons imparted by life are frustrating but on hindsight they have made me strong.<br />
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Cheers to life at 34!</div>
S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-42184009189243133672013-07-15T10:33:00.001+05:302013-07-15T10:33:37.631+05:30The lovely sights and sounds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The past months has treated me to beautiful sights and wonderful sounds. I am grateful for the gift of hearing and the treat of sight. Without these senses, I wonder how life would've been.<br />
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I am also thankful for the good news of the interview which came on a bleak day. The timing was just perfect.<br />
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I love the fact that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. A beautiful truth to delight in.<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-80960853281541140702013-07-01T11:33:00.003+05:302013-07-01T11:33:27.073+05:30For his glorious life . . .<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today my maternal grandfather, a month shy of his 84th birthday, passed on in the wee hours of the morning. I am grateful for the life he lived, places he visited and memories that made his being. He wasn't a perfect man but inspite of everything he holds a special place in all our hearts.<br />
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Another era is over and we're left without any grandparents.<br />
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May his soul rest in peace and we hope to meet him sometime in the future.<br />
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Praise God!<br />
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Joy always :)<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-21897900754225485102013-05-23T18:25:00.001+05:302013-05-23T18:25:19.859+05:30My list for today<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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~ The positivity that is passed on to me by <a href="http://www.mindbodygreen.com/">MindBodyGreen</a><br />
~ The gift of the hands for it enables me to do many things<br />
~ The funny comments by fellow Facebook friends<br />
~ My blog which shows me the paths I've traversed<br />
~ The quietness that is part of our home and lives<br />
~ For the power of chants and beckoning positive energies<br />
~ For the eyes which lead me to wonderful sights and letters<br />
~ For the power of the written word<br />
~ For the smiles and hugs<br />
~ For the impromptu winks<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-38570614953774760922013-05-01T18:36:00.000+05:302013-05-01T18:36:02.449+05:30Four months have passed<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>April is the cruelest month </i>begins the masterpiece <i>The Waste Land</i> by Thomas Stearns Eliot but inspite of April being cruel, I'm thankful for everything.<br />
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As we begin the fifth month of 2013, I cannot but be thankful for the past months. The month of April especially was a tumultuous one but we survived and are marching on. I owe many thanks to many who were by our side during the last month:<br />
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K, S, GP, G and RC for their kind help and consideration.<br />
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To the staff of SMRC.<br />
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Divya, who was subjected to many of my mood tantrums.<br />
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Life goes on inspite of less sugar and salt.<br />
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We are more than conquerors!<br />
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Joy always :)<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-67005797661012066222013-04-09T12:50:00.000+05:302013-04-09T12:50:20.331+05:3009 April 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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* For the enjoyable walk to the Post-office a few minutes ago.</div>
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* For the letters and cards that I received last week.<br />
* For G who called out my name as I walking to the PO today. I was happy to hear my name being called out in a still unfamiliar campus.<br />
* For the lovely breeze that cooled me while I was cooking this morning.<br />
* For the energy and vitality of CBC that keeps me engaged.<br />
* For an unexpected chat with S and R from Mumbai<br />
* For the joys and smiles<br />
* For the hugs and kisses<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-12625543880390333392013-03-13T10:06:00.000+05:302013-03-16T17:16:42.456+05:30Post-office<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For some time now, I was lamenting that there was no post-office in our Campus. I desperately wanted at least an extension counter of the PO to be opened. Imagine my joy when my husband told me that an PO extension counter has been opened in our campus.<br />
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Small things but I'm so grateful that it has finally materialised.<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-3697637125127931792013-03-01T17:59:00.000+05:302013-03-01T17:59:13.980+05:3001 March 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
two months have passed by quite fast and here the first of march has arrived. the month of february was quite eventful with many things coming to pass.<br />
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awaiting the completion of our book, my defense and publishing of an essay which is in cold storage. looking forward.<br />
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marching ahead with march.<br />
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joy and peace always :)<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-87116312181060880082013-02-11T13:54:00.000+05:302013-02-11T13:54:01.241+05:3011. 02. 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When the whole world celebrates the season of love, I am thankful for the greatest love that was bestowed upon me through the cross. Is there any greater love than that?<br />
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S. Susan Deborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023844960303084212.post-36397167542834508392013-02-02T23:30:00.001+05:302013-02-02T23:31:04.427+05:3002/02/2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The first month of the New Year passed by rather quickly with many new things learnt and old things unlearnt. I am wiser than yesterday and relatively innocent than tomorrow.<br />
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Building the pace in the new place step by step. The house is slowly turning into a home by adding piece by piece to the comfort of the house.<br />
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Met an old friend after a long time and also met two online friends for real.<br />
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The walks are regular building stamina and speed.<br />
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The cooking is getting enjoyable.<br />
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The online forum The Chennai Bloggers Club is growing in leaps and bounds.<br />
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Life is good.<br />
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I am so very grateful and blessed.<br />
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