My life! All of it…

My great husband!

Family. (Especially my daughter, Kelly, who lives in California. She is planning a February visit.)

Our music friends who are like “family.”

Our wonderful Florida friends who have made us feel that Florida is also home!

When I think back on the passing of my mother in September, I’m filled with gratitude for my mother’s long life — it was for the most part very happy. The end wasn’t unexpected and at her stage of alzheimers, she had already left me years before. Five days before she died, she spoke her last words. She said, “I love you too.” I’m glad her passing was peaceful and not prolonged. She just drifted away. It was time.

So even when thinking about my mother’s death there’s a level of quiet appreciation. It could have been so much harder on her and us.

I have so much to be thankful for!