I have so many wonderful friends and family who share their hearts and thoughts with me. I know it is a gift. I promise to not take it for granted. I am not sure how to begin or how to express how deeply touched and loved and how happy it all makes me feel. I remember how overwhelmed Eric and I were on our wedding day. All the attention. All the gifts. All the hugs. All meant for us and all so genuine. I have been experiencing that sort of happiness more and more as of late and I am so thankful.
Here is just a hint of what I am grateful for...
The kind, kind words at your party, Mara. The friendship. The hug yesterday when it was least expected and I did not know how much I needed it. And oh, the bountiful bag of presents. Over indulged was I!
The inquiry over your breakfast bar, Carrrie, about how all was going. The eye contact. The genuine love.
The CD mix made especially for us and hand delivered!
The calendar of my beautiful cousin, Kyle, who was taken from this place far too soon.
The emails and calls with family opening their hearts, accepting my thoughts, and loving me regardless.
The smiles on the kids faces with all the gifts, cards, notes, and holiday wishes from friends and family near and far. We were touched by so many this season!
The crumbs left behind by Santa and the special note of thanks for the clementine from Blitzen!
The generous help from my mother-in-law keeping the kitchen sparkling as we entertained this season.
The talks with my mom. Always. About everything. Or nothing. And always wishing they would never end.
The unexpected calls from my grammie and her emails. 93 and you totally rock!
My dad. I am so glad we're so close and have such a wonderful adult friendship and father/daughter bond.
Audrey's laugh.
Eric's final words before we drift off to sleep. I love every single part of you.
Liv's notes and thoughts and long, long talks into the night. I wish you so much happiness, Liv.
Driving through our old neighborhood last week listening to "Five For Fighting" really loud with Olivia and not wanting to be anywhere else or with anyone else.
Enjoying a cask conditioned Jolly Roger beer and eating spicy Mexican lentil soup at Hilltop Ale House on Queen Anne. By myself. On a work day! Being surprised and hugged by Jeff (the owner and our friend!)
Chatting with family on Christmas day. A second phone call from my folk's house as my brother, Peter, really wanted to talk with his little sis! I love that!!
Here's to many, many moments of bliss in 2008 and beyond. I pray for peace, good health, friendship and much love to all.
Here is just a hint of what I am grateful for...
The kind, kind words at your party, Mara. The friendship. The hug yesterday when it was least expected and I did not know how much I needed it. And oh, the bountiful bag of presents. Over indulged was I!
The inquiry over your breakfast bar, Carrrie, about how all was going. The eye contact. The genuine love.
The CD mix made especially for us and hand delivered!
The calendar of my beautiful cousin, Kyle, who was taken from this place far too soon.
The emails and calls with family opening their hearts, accepting my thoughts, and loving me regardless.
The smiles on the kids faces with all the gifts, cards, notes, and holiday wishes from friends and family near and far. We were touched by so many this season!
The crumbs left behind by Santa and the special note of thanks for the clementine from Blitzen!
The generous help from my mother-in-law keeping the kitchen sparkling as we entertained this season.
The talks with my mom. Always. About everything. Or nothing. And always wishing they would never end.
The unexpected calls from my grammie and her emails. 93 and you totally rock!
My dad. I am so glad we're so close and have such a wonderful adult friendship and father/daughter bond.
Audrey's laugh.
Eric's final words before we drift off to sleep. I love every single part of you.
Liv's notes and thoughts and long, long talks into the night. I wish you so much happiness, Liv.
Driving through our old neighborhood last week listening to "Five For Fighting" really loud with Olivia and not wanting to be anywhere else or with anyone else.
Enjoying a cask conditioned Jolly Roger beer and eating spicy Mexican lentil soup at Hilltop Ale House on Queen Anne. By myself. On a work day! Being surprised and hugged by Jeff (the owner and our friend!)
Chatting with family on Christmas day. A second phone call from my folk's house as my brother, Peter, really wanted to talk with his little sis! I love that!!
Here's to many, many moments of bliss in 2008 and beyond. I pray for peace, good health, friendship and much love to all.
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4 comments:
Bliss and Blessings... I think that sums up this Holiday season perfectly.
Health, Happiness and much laughter in 2008 my friend
Carrie
K~ so good to see you last night:) How I miss our time together! Let's not let months go by but rather only days so keep in touch & I will as well. Miss you my sweet, dear, old friend~ Jj
I feel the same way, Jj! It was wonderful. You seem so content and at peace. I pray for your health and please keep me up to speed. See you for a date the start of Feb.? ox, k
kt, i finally got to read this. I love to read that your blissfully happy. Hope you feel that today 1/17 as well. I love you so much and am so looking forward to seeing you and hugging you next week. Mom xxoo
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