#gratitude2017

#gratitude2017 a year ago I made a decision: no matter what was happening in the world I would practice peace. I’ve been pretty successful because I refused to allow politicians control over my sense of well-being. It hasn’t been a perfect year, I spent three months precariously close to being swallowed alive by depression. I’m on the other side and stronger for that experience. The depression was pure Grace. But I almost allowed it to sully my primary relationship. (which is overall the healthiest relationship I’ve ever had) But that too is stronger because of the hard work, loving-kindness, and grace we afforded one another. My life is perfect.

#gratitude2017 too many cookies lol

#gratitude2017 have I mentioned my #bookclub? Tonight we said farewell to the moderator who is also a staff librarian and despite having only known her for a few months I’m going to miss her and her lovely soul as she makes her way to a new life up the road in Laramie WY. She made me feel welcome in a group of women a generation older who have been reading books together for years. Tonight we talked about our Christmas novels picked out just for us, we shared cake and fudge with the library staff, and shed a few tears over her new chalets eguch won’t include the monthly “We Will Read Anything” ladies.

Struggling a bit to get my Christmas spirit together this year but decorating his tree and placing the needlepoint pillow his mother expertly crafted is raising my spirits. #gratitude2017 I have nothing but first world problems.

Dear Elsa the Elderly Jeep: thank you. I need about nine more months and then I’ll retire you to second car status. #gratitude2017 An 18 year old Grand Cherokee with this many miles on it is evidence of a benevolent Universe.

#gratitude2017 I couldn’t tell get a close up but this little girl won best dressed in her twinkling Ella ball gown yesterday at the grocery store. I believe ball gowns should be made mandatory garb for grocery shopping. She had on tap shoes too and tapped her way through with a little cart.

#gratitude2017 new kitty cat sock slippers cozy warm

#gratitude2017 my day was filled with joyful synchronicities and gifts