I like the thought of a Gratitude Journal..one that I can share with you..my friends here.

Lately I have been feeling this very fragile, but nevertheless real, break in the wall between my 2 middle adult children and myself..the ones that have gone to and still go in extensive therapy. I feel this warmer feeling..an openness..when we meet. One of them is my daughter (single with 3 kids..with heartache of her own)..it´s a small ray of light..but it´s there..from both of my kids. The other one is my 28yr old son..

Anyhoo..I am so grateful for this..I sort of thought that this would never occur.. or perhaps sometime in like 20 yrs or so. Or when I was dead and buried and probably didn´t care anyway.. But it kinda feels like the wall is moving..leaving spaces to reach thru..OH I hope..I hope..and I am quietly grateful for this..and hoping and praying..wasn´t there a really good song..way back when. called..Wishin´ Hopin´ ??

Congrats Humlan...and yes, it was Leslie Gore, wasn't it?

I'm so happy that you have these feelings of a breakthru...that is so wonderful for all concerned. Holding you and yours close, my friend.

Thank you,JJ!! And Japp..Leslie Gore!! That´s it..now I should be able to find her on the net..thanks again!!!!

And thanks to the powers that be for this day..a special day..

JJ..NOPE..Dusty Springfield or Dionne Warwick..the latter mentioned was the original singer..hmm..listening to U tube and enjoying the music and the memories!!!!

I wandered from Dusty S. to Jimi Hendrix on U -Tube..åååååå..gratitude for these moments and this music!!!!

Of course! Dusty Springfield! I can hear her singing it now. You are so right. Enjoy the music and let it take you where it may!

I am just grateful for the gift of life..during this absolutely beautiful spring and summer season..during my NOW and present moment. And I am so grateful for all my loved ones..family and friends..that I can share this time of beauty with them..and celebration,too. Amen. Amen. Amen.

And so be it...

I am grateful for finding the perfect new home for Dennis and me.

I am grateful for having the strength within me to keep moving forward and embracing life.

I am grateful for DVDs, many of which have taken me away from my own problems into the worlds of others.

I like this thread. Thank you.

I am grateful for my fingers that glide across the keyboard..sometimes faltering, but I have my beloved "delete" key that I am just as grateful for.

I'm grateful for the soft rain that visited today. I reminded me of my youth and the joy I shared with my sisters and neighborhood friends as we played outside in the rain, wearing our swimsuits, and making dams, mud pies, and such. What a nice place in my mind to revisit!

I'm grateful for the Southern Pecan Creamer my son introduced me to that I use in my third cup of coffee....never in my first!

I'm grateful for my friends here at BWS and beyond. My life is rich.

I'm grateful for the singing birds and blue skies that are surrounding me this morning.

And today, I'm especially grateful for my youngest son who is the Executive Producer and Director of Photography for a music video being filmed today and Wednesday in Orlando, FL. This is his first time producing. He has 25 people working with him. Please offer a prayer for his peace of mind and clarity as he undertakes something he hopes to do over and over again. I appreciate it. I'm thankful because he is forever calling and emailing to share his life with us.

I'm thankful for the most kind nurses who have been caring for my loved one in the hospital. It's just like the good old days when the nurses took an intereest in every patient. I've been amazed.

I'm thankful for your listening ears and compassionate hearts.

Singing birds and successful, happy children...
Could anyone ask for more?