Grateful for this incredible journey that my life has been. Not always easy, but certainly never boring. Full of challenge and even more full of joy and triumph.

Gratitude for the body that supports me; repairing, restoring and renewing itself each year to guide me through to the next.

So much gratefulness for the loving circles of friends in my life. They honor me in so many ways. Some text, some call or send messages. Some make plans to meet up, or some send cards, flowers or just thoughts that make me feel like the luckiest gal in all the land.

For my family without whom I would not be. They birthed me, raised me, loved me, set me free and welcomed me back home with only love in their hearts. For that and for them, I am so eternally grateful.

For the love I have in my heart. The love I share with the world each day. The inner flame that sparks me to get out of bed each day and want to spread my joy every day of every year I have on this Earth for the rest of my life. I am so thankful, grateful and blessed.

Thank you 38. You, birthday, are my favorite. Gratitude abounds.