There are so many things for which I am grateful. Throughout my life, even in the worst times, there have been havens, safe places to which I could retreat, if not in the moment, then afterward. There have been gifts given to me - irreplaceable ones - that have enriched my life. There have been people who have touched me in ways not even they know, people I am grateful to have known or that I am grateful to have come to know. With these things in mind, here is a random list, more or less in chronological order.
- good memories of laughter and song
- the soothing and awe-inspiring power of nature
- the outlet of music
- animal friends who listen and love unconditionally
- a certain Salvation Army minister named Gordon
- a certain Sunday School teacher by the name of Jean
- GOD for rescuing me and for picking me for my hubby
- two hand-made quilts we still have (wedding presents) - one, a double wedding ring and the other a friendship quilt with family history written all over it - they have kept us warm through many a cold winter night
- those who believed in my hubby and me when it seemed the whole world was against us
- someone who left a bag of clothing on our doorstep once; we never knew who it was - it was just what we needed
- long-time friends with whom we could be ourselves from the beginning with no fear of judgment or criticism
- new friends with whom we can be ourselves with no fear of judgment or criticism
- children who don't hate us
- rewarding work which I enjoy
- the inner healing I've known at various stages in my life - growing exponentially the last couple of years, and
- the opportunities I've had to help others by sharing parts of that journey.
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