On the way home from our youngest grandchild's first birthday party last night, both Grandpa and I commented on how lucky we are. We were referring, of course, to the fact that we had been able to take part in a pretty exciting first birthday, and to enjoy all the kids, noise, wonderful food, good company, gifts, and fun, but deep down we were both thinking about all the reasons we have to consider ourselves the luckiest people around.
Lately as part of my coping mechanism I have been beginning each day by writing in my current journal. Part of this writing has been a recording of how I am feeling physically (it's amazing how therapeutic it is to look back at the last month and recognize that exactly the same thing happened then), but my focus this month in particular has been on things for which I am grateful. So in no particular order, here is my list for today.
Today I am grateful:
* for family celebrations
* for caring, loving children and grandchildren
* for each distinct personality and for the opportunity to watch each personality unfold
* for the fact that our children all have terrific friends who support them and will continue to do so when we can't
* that everyone is in good health and is loving life
* for wonderful food - especially at parties!
* for the "old geezer" who stays by my side through thick and thin (and I use that term with love, because I too am an "old geezer")
Funny, I never run out of things to add to my list.
The birthday was a great success. So many different kinds of homemade pizza! So many friends and family! So many little boys (and one little girl!). Without comment, here are some of the snapshots of the event.
Happy first birthday little man!
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We are so glad that you were both there yesterday. It means so much to us to have you guys there every step of the way...loving, supporting and guiding us through everything. Without you both, I would be lost. Love you so so so very much.
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