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I took this photo this past weekend.  I have decided to use it as a guide post.  We generally walk this trail at least once a week.   I will take the same photo each time to track the change in seasons.  It is something.  I have really lost my creative way.  So, I am looking to start with small, baby steps and develop a discipline and order back into my life.  

Yesterday was a day of "woe is me. I am woe".  That is when I need to crank up the gratitude and focus on what truly is important.  Do the things I am able to do.  Have faith.  Trust.  I am right where I am supposed to be.  Instead of lamenting where I am and choices I have made, the only thing for it is to move forward and make different choices.  Feeling sorry for myself really gets me nowhere.

So here is my list of things I am grateful for in no particular order:

• my daughter who is growing into an articulate young woman
• my son who is learning what it means to fight battles
• my husband who is loyal to a fault and so very supportive
• for a job that allows me some freedom to move around
• for a roof over my head
• for property that will allow me to grow my own veggies this summer
• for friends who listen
• for ears that work and are able to listen to music that inspires me and to guidance from peers and friend
• for eyes that see - I love to read and I am grateful that I have this gift
• for vanilla rooibas tea - my new favourite
• for longer days
• for rye bread and peanut butter

Let's make it a grand Tuesday.