gratitude:: day 24 of 30

the holidays are upon us - everywhere there are people bustling to and fro - the scurry becomes frantic and at times, overwrought. even the parking spaces at work are being blocked off now for the parade that takes place tomorrow. it's too soon, too fast, and gone way too early.

i'm grateful that my family is laid back enough that we don't consume ourselves with the worry about topping the years before. we're going out for lunch tomorrow and though it's not my first choice, i've decided to enjoy it because the important thing is that we're together. i will sit and look at the faces around the table and i will be grateful.

so, give yourself a break. so what if you don't have five desserts and six vegetables, turkey and ham. be grateful for the holidays that bring us together in love. i know i am.

gifts from the sea

the loneliness you get by the sea is personal and alive. it doesn't subdue you and make you feel abject. it's stimulating loneliness . . . i feel we are all islands - in a common sea . . .
quotes from anne morrow lindbergh ~ gifts from the sea

i'm sitting in the quiet again and it's peaceful and beautiful - a stimulating loneliness as anne calls it. i'm filled with things that are challenging me and reshaping me. new projects - thoughts about different paths and directions - the upcoming celebration tomorrow. it's a good day.

happy holidays all (or happy weekend - if you're not in the usa). love your family (whether it's the one you're given or the one you make). be safe on the roads and return tired but joyfully. now, i'm going shopping to get the makings of ranch potatoes and carol's goat cheese spread. yum.

Mosaic Monday

join mary's fun....

hope you're having a wonderful holiday. i'm making lemon icebox pies, ribs, baked beans, potato salad, tossed salad...and maybe a couple more surprises. we will see.

thank you armed forces for making us free and being there when we need you. i appreciate your sacrifice and honor you.

fyi

you all know who you are that called and texted. it was a lifeline in an outrageous sea. i'm ok and mostly i've been pretty good. there was a tough time last night and then again tonight. but, i'm weathering the storm.

now i sleep and tomorrow it is over. and, the new year is almost here. i am feeling a deep breath coming on.