When I turned 56, I was going to write down something I was grateful for every day. My mother had died nine days before her 56th birthday so I promised myself years ago I would embrace getting older because my mother never had the chance.
I started writing on little slips of paper the day after my birthday, but that resolve lasted a week. Instead, I am going to write a list of ALL the people I am grateful for having in my life especially when I went through some challenging times in 2019.
The best girlfriends:
Frances and Laura, for longevity, wisdom, fun and good advice.
Colette, for getting me out to art class, going to movies and never telling me to stop talking.
Marion, for her kindness and generosity towards everything and everyone.
Lee-Anne, for her incredible resilience and generosity. Also for pres-screening all the babysitters and pre-schools I used.
Debbie, for her intelligence, kindness and understanding
Lynne and Margo, for being there for me my whole life.
Jessica, despite living in another country, staying a close friend. She is s talented, loving and hard working.
Family
Jim, for always thinking I can do anything even when I am full of doubt.
Clea, her incredible success and sense of fun inspires me daily.
Tracy, for helping people for 30 years and ALWAYS insisting on family group shots and diner lunches
Suzanne, forever kind, patient, loving and thoughtful
My children, Bridget and Juliana, for making my life perfect.
My family in England, always so welcoming and hospitable.
Uncle Lorne, for helping my little sister when she really needed it, and for his continued kindness, intelligence and gentle spirit.
Special Mentions
Kristi, for allowing me to do what I love: write for her podcast "Canadian True Crime". Contacting her was life-changing for me.
Larry, for setting up this blog for me, reminding me of my superpower and helping me find work during a difficult time.
Annemarie at Ibiska for getting me into Project Administration and finally, making decent money.
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