Garrett

1. God 2. Breath of life 3. A magnolia tree and a ring from Cassie, and a wonderful evening together 4. Angry Jack’s hospitality, sharing stories together 5. Not engaging in self abuse 6. Giving 7. Todd asking me for input 8. Bridget’s insights about shame 9. Susannah and photography as meditation 10. Ronna and [...]

1. God 2. Tracy,a great coworker, forwarded me info about a career fair 3. Cassie 4. Hannah 5. David 6. This wonderful “Rumi”nation from Christa 7. This extraordinary story-telling from Julie, two devastating experiences in her life, one taking her trust and the other restoring it 8. Dan’s helpful insights about social media, courtesy of [...]

1. God 2. Multiple points of view 3. Cassie’s insight 4. Chris’s articulation and directness 5. David saying what he wants 6. Mrs. Berman’s tireless efforts 7. Jim helping our children all these years 8. Rachel working with David 9. Patience 10. Care and concern

1. God 2. Grateful people 3. Service 4. Emily Dickinson’s words “I dwell in possibility” 5. Love 6. Cassie resting yesterday 7. My children thanking me (probably not as much as I should thank them) 8. Julie’s honest poetic and muscular writing 9. Angry Jack speaking 10. Carol’s act of love

1. God 2. Mayra’s amazing gratitude list 3. Helen’s kind emails 4. Lucy Anne’s energetic and thoughtful list 5. Encouragement from Angry Jack 6. Lisa organizing contributions for Japanese relief effort on her birthday 7. Showing Justin how to tie a tie, I guess it was enough 8. Dan posted a photo of a cherry [...]

1. God 2. Breath of life 3. An opportunity to help 4. Good advice about stress 5. An example of a friend walking through intense pain 6. Choices 7. Opportunity for reflection, not having to react 8. A warm house, a warm bed 9. A yoga mat 10. Eyesight

1. God 2. Support of friends 3. An invitation 4. Christa’s wonderful reflection on doing and reflection 5. That something amazing happened in Helen’s life 6. Talking to my mother 7. Fire pits 8. Daylight time 9. Larissa’s honesty and experience 10. Kate’s wonderful stories and hugs 11. John C

1. God 2. Heard from my friend Daniel in Japan, he and his family are safe. 3. Prayer 4. Compassion 5. Shared humanity 6. Kind words from Helen and her gracious example 7. Loving support from Rose 8. Carol’s kindness and infectious gratitude and enthusiasm 9. Dianne and Carol R for welcome and support 10. [...]

1. God 2. Maureen’s smile that lights up a room 3. Sharing a story with Hannah and her enthusiasm for reading 4. Like Crystal said, turtlenecks, turtleneck sweaters 5. One awesome post after another on Carry It Forward, especially Christa sharing her great artwork, putting herself out there for us, being with us 6. Stacey’s [...]