often, as I sit in the sunlight here in the living room, I take a moment to celebrate how blessed I am…

a comfortable home, food to eat, family and friends to spend time with, plants and flowers to enjoy, birds and fish to watch, books to read, and good health…

my entire being is replete with gratitude for my life…

then I take a few moments to send thoughts and prayers to so many who are currently not so lucky…