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This week I did a video for my darling mom’s birthday, and found TONS of pics of my sweet sister, Katy. Continuing in her ever-sweet ways, she had a birthday luncheon for Mom, inviting just enough of her girlfriends that they could be distance-responsible, but still giggle. I wish I could have been there, and am so very grateful to have a sister who could give Martha Stewart a few lessons in entertaining ! #grateful #sister #sisters #howdigetsolucky #happybirthdaymom https://www.instagram.com/p/CBHZvKPF3_o/?igshid=11nxa8bbwg9r7

Not trying to brag here, but when a soul sister is making you the BEST AFGHAN EVER (so soft, so thick, and well, the color!!!!), ya kinda gotta show it off, mid-crochet! #grateful #mindful #blessed #howdigetsolucky #crochet #afghan #pink #soulsister https://www.instagram.com/p/B8nGkl4lhhV/?igshid=bv222iix1ujj

GOtD: my family! Sometimes I’m just struck...no, awed...no, delighted...well, just crazy about these people! My youngest has been practicing driving in anticipation of getting his driver’s permit (how’d THAT happen so fast?). And as I sit in the passenger seat, watching him focus behind the wheel, I marvel, and bask in the Love—and it makes me love everyone more! (Or maybe it just helps me remember the Love all around us all the time!) #grateful #family #youmademeamom #howdigetsolucky #mindful #drivinglessons https://www.instagram.com/p/B8dCLn2lquo/?igshid=sorh6lqcvm10

GOtD: My mom! Excuse all the pics, but I was just basking in Mom’s amazing joy and humor, and wanted to share some with you! I talk to her almost every day, and every call we laugh and share and feel blessed by each other! I hope my kids feel as much love from their mom as I always feel from mine! #grateful #mom #mother #motherdaughter #howdigetsolucky #motherlove https://www.instagram.com/p/B79-oqqlffp/?igshid=stwcqovffwu6

GOtD: PURE JOY to put the finishing touches on our retreat plans for next weekend! (The retreat is “Happily Ever Now,” creating your new story,” and it’s gonna be AWESOME! We are so excited! Soleil was “helping” Melinda by warming her keyboard! #womensretreat #grateful #dogsofinstagram #dogs #howdigetsolucky #fridayvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/B7cn6EOF8Sh/?igshid=1gfv7a7umh3b9

GOtD: spending much of the day with Lucy and Wally D. Two of the BIGGEST-HEARTED people I’ve ever met! It’s not really a surprise, given Melinda is Wally’s daughter! (And Lucy is a BIG lemon curd fan!!!) We were at the absolutely gorgeous ranch where we’ll be hosting our upcoming (and sold-out) retreat: Happily Ever NOW! I swear, the minute we drove up, I could feel the Love! So grateful! #grateful #howdigetsolucky #ranch #generosityofspirit #grace #melindaisadreamboat #cantwait #hoorayfor2020 #blessed #friendship #womensretreat https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Ch0DOlAxp/?igshid=m6mm7yirc0nd

Still birthweek-basking! These are some of the cards my friends (who know me VERY WELL) gave me for my birthday! And then there was the Kouign Amann (already eaten!), the rose candle smell wafting as I write thank you notes, the pink unicorn bag, the specially-made-for-me crocheted blanket, the flourless chocolate cake, etc...oh, so much basking to do! #grateful #birthday #birthdaycard #happybirthday #howdigetsolucky https://www.instagram.com/p/B5xzwcfltME/?igshid=17o9zv0rmcx14

I try to enjoy each holiday at a time, giving Thanksgiving it’s due...but, WOW, it feels like Christmas having my son home from college! (Heading to our backyard s’mores extravaganza!) #homefromcollege #grateful #feelslikechristmas #happythanksgiving #howdigetsolucky #collegeson #homefortheholidays https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bENTdlFTx/?igshid=zt7sa70v9awi