Gratitude.

Thank you. Mother Earth, God, Great Spirit, whoever or whatever you are - I simply thank you. I've had this thought everyday since my daughter was born nearly eight months ago, and some days I'm overwhelmed by the gratitude I have...for this gift. I was at the coast the weekend before Christmas and took a walk down to the water; she was with me. There were very few folks around and the weather was beautiful. She and I sat down on a bench (and the pup was with us, too) and, well, just sat. I distinctly remember her sweet face as she smiled, and I remember thinking, "This is what life is about." That's how I feel everyday. Thank you.