As I prepare to pen this final post of the year 2018, I would have to say my heart is filled with gratitude. My life has been blessed with a wonderful family who all still live. My Dad, at almost 90, is as healthy as I might hope for, and my Mom, although she struggles everyday for clarity, is as generous and loving as ever.
My brother who lives in the woods in a lean-to, loves his life at age 65. He knows exactly what it means to live “wild and free.” Talks with him always remind me of Henry David Thoreau. He shares his own version of genius with the rest of us.
My sister is an international star in the field of long-term care, who else to manage my parents’ many health concerns? Diane knows what she’s talking about when it comes to end-of-life issues. She teaches us all what she knows.
And finally, as I look out over our majestic fields of snow, I love where I live with my favorite people and pets. The sun struggles to come out and warm our passive solar home today, reminding me everyday how dependent we are on its power and warmth.
I am forced to ask everyday: How did I ever get so lucky?
An abundance of LOVE is felt…
Adventures of the NEW Old Farts 
I agree. We need to wake each morning with a grateful heart! Count our blessings and they will astound us.
Rather like that photograph! 🙂
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Yes Diane, I ‘discovered” gratitude around ten years ago and it has changed my life in such a positive way since then!
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Beautiful, because I also have so much to be grateful for, starting with my existance, my warm house, my full belly, my family cook (aka husband) reading next to me….
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YES!
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I love finding others who are grateful for what they have in life and share their joy with us. Thank you. xoxox, B
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Life can be joyful! Pass it on!
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Beautiful post! Have a very Happy New Year!
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Kindred spirit in finding gratitude and happiness in our life! Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
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Thanks Haralee! Wishing you all the BEST in 2019!
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