Dear friends:

First….dear Michelle. I add my voice to all who have expressed their love and concern for you. You are a cherished member of this miraculous community and we are with you friend. Always remember that you are surrounded by light and enfolded with love. ♥

Last night as I was getting ready for bed I had a moment of awareness and gratitude for my freshly laundered sleepwear. It made me pause and realize that there are still so many seemingly “little” things in my life that I take for granted. I thought about these things as I was drifting off to sleep…and again this morning during my meditations.

I am grateful for this awareness and wanted to share some of my gratitude ponderings. With my love and blessings ♥

~I am grateful that each morning when I come downstairs a freshly brewed pot of coffee is waiting for me. I love the smell of coffee and there is nothing like that first cup in the morning. Today’s Word for The Day made me smile when I read it….a “thumbs-up” affirmation of my appreciation! 🙂

“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the earth revolves.” THICH NHAT HANH

~I am grateful for the hot shower I had this morning and the citrus smell of the body wash I recently purchased that was so refreshing.

~I am grateful for the gift of music which is like medicine to me.

~I am grateful for the slow swaying movements I was able to do this morning in our sun room….looking out over the farmland and tilting my face up to the sun as it came out from behind a cloud.

~I am grateful for the delicious fruit smoothie my daughter just made me. It was delicious…and I felt healthier just by drinking it!

Om Shanti dear friends. 🌞💜🙏🎶☕🍊

Dear Palm…..ah yes, letting go. It is a strong message being sent to me these days.
I have been feeling confused and somewhat defeated in this quest. But then I receive reminders just when I need them most that I am The Beloved.

This prayer that you have shared is evidence to me of God’s grace in my life. Thank you for sharing…..it was exactly what I needed. I read it and then prayed it with grateful tears. Thank you, thank you my friend. Blessings and love ♥

Cara Anna…..I am so happy to see you here. I am tired but before heading off to sleep I needed to be with my friends on this our common prayer day. The loss of our dear friend is still a pain in all of our hearts and we will always miss her. But we must remember that she would want us to live our lives to the fullest…this is how we honor her memory. She was a survivor and a warrior woman of great courage and resilience and will always be an inspiration to all of us

Dear friend…enjoy your holiday with no guilt. Ursula would not want that. I look forward to seeing your photos when you are ready to share!

Be well and know that you are so loved mia amica ♥

Dear Mary….thank you for your beautiful thoughts. Ursula felt like a sister to me as well. And I believe that she felt that way about all of us. Like a spirit-sister.

You did help her Mary…..just as you have helped me and others on this site with your heartfelt love, gentleness and compassion.

I appreciate what you shared….we all grieve in our own way and in our own time.
And we will weather this storm together as you said…..for that I join you in profound gratitude.

~Blessings friend ♥

Dear grateful sea…..it never ceases to amaze me how, simply by sharing from our hearts, we can make a difference in someone’s day with our vulnerability and generosity of spirit.

Thank you for sharing this….it was exactly what I needed to remind me that, despite living with chronic illness, I am whole and healed.

Serendipity….during my devotions this morning, a Psalm verse popped into my mind and I prayed it with gratitude tears….despite how I may physically feel I am “wonderfully made”. I am getting the message! 🙂

~With love and blessings friend ♥

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well” Psalm 139:14