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I am feeling a deep sense of gratitude this day and wanted to say it out loud!

Since only my cat and dog can actually hear me at the moment,

I thought writing it here would be way more effective.

This morning I was greeted by three personal emails from women

I've met here, by sharing my personal journal.

You never know how you will touch another,

nor how they will move you - but I wanted to thank

Lynne, Maria, and Tamsie, for making my cold rainy morning warmer.

As I sit within the walls of a home, surrounded by the comforts

of electricity, heat, food, ease of communication, and all modern amenities

I make myself be aware of the suffering of poverty, hunger,

and fear of war that others are living with daily.

I do myself a disservice to ignore and take for granted all that I have.

So I am grateful,

for my relative safety where I live, my home, my husband

and family, my friends and pets, my ability to create, to share,

and for my body and all it goes through,

for life's suffering and the celebrations alike.

I am grateful also, for all of you who visit me here,

whether you let me know or not, your presence is felt

and deeply appreciated.