WordGirl Week 28 (again) Item #39

So Item #39 was "Work on your bucket list this week" and I've already blogged about that. I added one "to-do" item to focus on. "Plan Somers summer bday party!"

I love summer vacation and time to catch up on stuff! Since I don't have a bucket list (as in "things to do before I die"), I worked on other stuff. It was so nice! And of course, I spent a lot of time playing with our puppy. The picture is of Titus shredding an empty pop box with some toys in it. Yesterday, I made some ice cubes with little pieces of puppy food in them for his chewing pleasure.

Planning the birthday party has gone well. I need to check with one niece about whether or not she'll attend, buy some groceries, and wrap the gifts. We're celebrating my sister-in-law Nan (July 8) and my brother Tom (July 23). I like getting together with family members and enjoying the stories!

WordGirl #39 bucket list

For last week (July 2-8), I drew #39 which says "Work on your Bucket List this week." I don't actually *have* a bucket list . . . not in the sense of "things to do before I die." Yet although I thought, "Done!" it was on my mind all week. . .

I have goals (health, financial, home, etc.) that I work toward. I have wishes (I hope to have grandchildren to dote on someday, I'd love to travel more to many places, etc.). And I have way too many to-do lists! But I don't have a bucket list.

I guess I try to live each day as though it could be my last one on Earth. None of us knows the day we'll die (true for most of us), so enjoying each day and living it in thankfulness and joy - that's what makes a difference. As a believer in Jesus Christ, I want to live with His light shining through me. I fail miserably (on a regular basis) because I'm essentially pretty selfish and kind of mean. I'm so grateful for His grace and mercy! I sure need it. My bucket is full.

Ha! After writing this, I went to draw my next slip of paper . . . and realized I was a week ahead. A full week! I guess being out of town for ten days and trying to catch up was incredibly productive. Guess I'll contemplate my bucket list and goals (and maybe get some of my "to-do" list items done) for another week!