Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The last day of 2013 - a time for reflection

What will I remember from 2013?  

Perhaps this is actually my gratitude list for 2013:

  • many trips to NE to see my mom
  • trips to NC to finish my Spiritual Direction studies
  • trip to Louisiana to be part of a Women's Creativity Retreat
  • trips to the beach to hang out and be with my family
  • late nights of creativity; painting, collaging, writing
  • many hours traveling/visiting/playing with my sister
  • listening to Isaac play his violin
  • watching Isaac swim many many laps
  • watching Samuel learn to walk
  • listening to Maia play the guitar 
  • doing art with Nora
  • learning the color names in Italian from Emma
  • seeing the crazy, beautiful nature of Jonathan in his daughter Sofia
  • learning/healing in regards to being a victim from my dog Jo
  • sleeping with a 65 year old man I love!
  • helping Anna close some doors in order to open others
  • rejoicing at the good news that the NY Fromms will be moving to MN
  • the joy of cleaning the steps with a good vacuum
  • settling into a new house, even remembering where the light switches are
  • finding more ease with my job, and growing in self-trust
  • observing Sara as incredible mother to 3 of my grandchildren
  • supporting Sara and Craig in their walk with their friend Karl who died of cancer
  • being privileged to be with many families as they prepare to bury their loved one
  • Jeff, receiving an "all clear" from the pulmonologist 
  • good health all around
  • wonderful new car - thank you Subaru!
  • many wonderful massages - thank you Rita!
  • being with extended family at the Kacirek reunion in August
  • being part of the Art/Craft show with Anna
  • late night massages with Jeff