1. Thinking of all the wonderful holiday memories as I put away the Christmas ornaments and decorations.

2.  Sitting quietly with my husband, feeling content and loved.

3.  Enjoying the warmth of our home, while enjoying the wintry view from our back door.

4.  Glad to live so close to the local dairy, where I can get fresh butter, eggs and milk each week.

5.  Especially grateful for the delicious ice cream that is made at that nearby dairy!!  :D

6.  So happy for the email conversations I have with my sister, helping us to feel a part of each other’s daily lives.

7.  Very grateful that my youngest daughter is feeling better after a bout with the flu!

8.  Excited for my oldest daughter’s new opportunities on her job and in her life!

9.  Marveling at the unique patterns formed by the combination of light, shadow, snow, trees and railings.

10. Savoring the warm and comfortable feeling of being back “at home” with my gratitude community.  Hooray!!

1. The love and support of my partner
2. Uplifting phone calls from dear friends
3. Releasing feelings of hurt and anger
4. Messages filled with understanding and hope
5. Clearing away years of pain and sadness
6. Hugs and tissues
7. The hidden gifts in every challenge
8. Amazing synchronicity
9. Cleansing tears
10. Seeing and feeling the healing begin

1. The gift of being reunited with my perfect, loving partner

2. My two joyful, loving and terrific daughters

3. Fresh, clean water for drinking, bathing and enjoying

4. A reliable car that takes us where we need or want to go

5. My supportive and caring extended family

6. Good friends who stay in touch

7. Knowing that right guidance is always available to me

8. The connection we all share that allows us to help and support each other

9. The joy and relief of knowing that my brother is almost finished with chemo

10. Miracles!

1. Feeling at home from the very first moment.

2. The best of city life and country living.

3. Peaceful colors and positive energy in every room

4. A big backyard filled with bright and cheery dandelions

5. A beautiful bedroom with a view

6. A private deck

7. Plenty of space for visiting family and friends

8. Consciously filling our home with love and peace

9. Sharing this home with my daughter and the love of my life

10. Saying a prayer of gratitude each day for these many blessings.

Home, the spot of earth supremely blest,
A dearer, sweeter spot than all the rest.
~Robert Montgomery