Category Archives: Gratitude

Live your Dreams

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Carrie Wagner

I ran into one of our kid’s teachers last week. She said, “I’m amazed at what y’all are doing. (pause) You’re doing what we all dream of doing.” This sabbatical year has certainly been a dream of ours – not … Continue reading →

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From Seeds to Fruition in 18 Years

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Carrie Wagner

I can’t say that I have ever experienced financial return on investment. Perhaps that wasn’t in the plan for Carrie Wagner. But the return on personal investment we have just received far outweighs the euphoric status of monetary wealth (I’m … Continue reading →

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The Patience and Wisdom of Job

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Carrie Wagner

I had disappointing news yesterday – not devastating, just a personal downer; a squashed opportunity; another chance to dust off my boots and get back on the saddle. Then I glance over at my beautiful coffee table book, Village Wisdom, … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

This photograph entitled, “Gratitude,” reminds me and our children to be thankful for education opportunities which are easily taken for granted. Of all the lessons learned during our family stay in the village, Ugandans’ genuine appreciation for chances to attend … Continue reading →

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

Woke up to pitter patter against my window this morning. My first thought for the day was “how wonderful it is to have a warm, secure home and a comfy bed.” During the winter especially, my heart goes out to … Continue reading →

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Authentic Friendship

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

I’m still on the “thankful kick”. It may take me the rest of 2010 and 2011 to divulge all that I am thankful for. My closest friends scatter the globe. Our opportunities to live and travel abroad for many years … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Bob!

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

What a great Thanksgiving we have had with Bob’s family. Good food, good family time, good movie today (Secretariat) – can’t complain about anything. Perhaps the person I am most thankful for is my husband of 21 years, Bob! I’m … Continue reading →

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Water, Precious Water!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

One half of the world’s population struggles with water problems; drought, unclean water, distant water sources and many water-born diseases. Nearly one billion people lack access to safe water and 2.5 billion do not have improved sanitation. These problems are … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Food!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

As we prepare the big meal for today, I am ever thankful for the food that we have every day. On our long drive up the road yesterday, our family stopped for a meal. We started writing our “what we’re … Continue reading →

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The Black Hole

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Carrie Wagner

I almost got sucked in… It’s amazing what retail inventory will do to you.  As I walked through my storeroom yesterday and looked once again at the 2000 Village Wisdom books, I thought, “I gotta get those things out before … Continue reading →

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