In recent weeks, I’ve had a steady stream of visitors, which has been wonderful, but sometimes, I schedule more visitors than I should.  My friends knew that it was hard for me to turn anyone down, so they decided to schedule a picnic, so that I could see a large group of homeschool friends, families and students, in one day, without trying to juggle visitation times at my home.  What a wonderful, energizing and love-filled day!    I am grateful for:

everyone who took the time to come to the park to see me!

all the amazing people who planned this perfect day!

all the delicious food that filled the table!

the many lovely cards, filled with heartfelt words, that touched me deeply and the thoughtful gifts, that were so perfectly chosen!

everyone who wrote in my “Wonder Woman” journal, a gift from the organizers of the event!

all those who shared their best hugs with me!!

everyone who laughed with me, and everyone who cried with me!

every parent who told me that I had helped or inspired them, and for every student who said that I had made a difference in their lives!

the beautiful park, overlooking Lake Erie, the lovely pavilion filled with twinkling lights, the perfect park bench under the shady tree, and the Bearden family, who so generously offered the use of their driveway for parking for the event!

my lovely daughters who spent much of the afternoon by my side, and for my dear husband, who willingly drove us to the event, filmed the many highlights of the day and did so many things to make this day special!

I am so fortunate to be blessed with so many friends, who supported me in my work for all these years, and continue to support and love me through every trial and tribulation!   Thank you to everyone!