Grateful

It is soooo easy to turn the pages of every day - anxious to get on to the next.  I want to experience days of activity. It has always been so for me. A "Doer."  I loved to do (whatever was at hand).  I even loved to clean!

Today is a "doing" day. A day spent with family and friends. A day of good food and good conversation.   But, mostly, it is a day I can do for others. 

So, today I want to do the following:

I want to thank those who have been generous in heart and deed. I am grateful for your example of love. 

  Dennis: for putting my needs first and foremost in your heart. 

  Shannen: for your love and tenderness; for your care; for thinking about me and how you can help; for your encouragement. 

 Sharon:  for loving Mom so completely and caring for her unselfishly; for being strong and gentle; for your insight; for your fierce love.

  Cheryl:  for your consistency; for always being there; for believing in me; for your high esteem.

  Michael:  for caring about Shannen, Samuel, Rosie, your parents, and me in your tender, thoughtful ways. 

  Alice: for your help and encouragement. 

  Jim:  for your sweetness. 

  Dan:  for your example of love in action. 

  Debbie and Bryan: for your shining love.

  Jean and Kari:  for your complete love; for sending notes of encouragement; for not forgetting.