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Top 10 Blessings

January 1, 2016 By Jody Hedlund

Happy New Year!

At the start of 2016, I couldn’t think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to give thanks for all of my blessings.

As I look back over 2015, here are my TOP TEN blessings:

10. New Accomplishments

My oldest graduated from high school

My oldest graduated from high school

 

My twins became drivers!

My twins became drivers!

9. Furry Friends

The Fabulous Five with their Fabulous Five Cats!

The Fabulous Five with their Fabulous Five Cats!

8. Silliness and Laughter

Silly selfies at Culvers

Silly selfies at Culvers

7. Beauty

Sunset in the UP of Michigan

Sunset in the UP of Michigan

6. Fulfilling Work

The triathletes

The triathletes

 

I had three books release in 2015!

I had three books release in 2015!

5. Exploring Michigan

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Mackinac Bridge

4. Good Health

Lots of homemade smoothies

Lots of homemade smoothies

3. Love

Father's Day with an awesome dad

Father’s Day with an awesome dad

 

Team Patriots!

Team Patriots!

2. Family

The whole gang 2015

The whole gang 2015

1. Faith

Valparaiso University chapel

A visit to Valparaiso University chapel

For many more pictures of my blessings, I invite you to visit my family blog where I post an annual update!

What are some of your biggest blessings from 2015?

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  1. Becky Wade says

    January 1, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I thoroughly enjoyed looking through these sweet pictures that represent your top 10, Jody! As a wife, mom, and writer my top blessings of 2015 mirror yours. 🙂

    Happy new year!

    • Jody Hedlund says

      January 2, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Thank you, Becky! Happy New Year to you too. Hope it’s filled with many blessings.

  2. Shelia Hall says

    January 1, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    My daughter

    • Jody Hedlund says

      January 2, 2016 at 6:52 am

      Daughters are a blessing! 🙂

  3. Kelly Blackwell says

    January 1, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    What fun it was looking at your pictures, Jody. I have to say I was extra happy to see you’re a Patriots fan. 😉 Happy New Year. Thanks for sharing some of your highlights!

    • Jody Hedlund says

      January 2, 2016 at 6:53 am

      My husband is a huge die-hard Patriots fan! So I really have no choice! 😉

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