2. all the books I have been able to read
3. the full moon
4. the Spanish language - hearing it and speaking it
5. falling in love with a new language and culture - Italian
6. turtleneck sweaters, denim skirts, black suede boots, with coordinating scarves, jewelry, and handbags
7. bike rides on the beach
8.
9. having too many friends to begin to list them here - knowing that you know who you are and how much you mean to me, each of you and all of you.
10. Miquelrius journals with thick paper and complete discretion
11.
12. the joy of sex
13. the thrill of pregnancy
14. the agony of labor
15. the incomparable lives of Kristiana and Daniel
16.
17. Spain
18. Italy
19. Buenos Aires
20. Rio de Janeiro
21. all the stops in between
22. Palomino Island, Puerto Rico
23. Costa Rica
24.
25. the public library
26. Williams College
27. elephants, giraffes, and turtles
28. growing up with three older brothers
29. the sisters-in-law they brought into my life
30. the nieces and nephews those remarkable women ushered into the world
31.
32. facebook
33. the internet in general
34. digital photography
35.
36. glue sticks and glue tape
37. laughter
38. warm hugs and tender kisses
39. paper clips and staplers
40.
41. new toys - especially the electronic and battery-operated ones
42. being able to use the off button and bask in the ensuing darkness and silence
43.
44. Illy from the Bialetti
45. someone to hold my hand
I have been deeply blessed for these 46 years that I've been alive. I am profoundly grateful. Thank you to all who read these words, the near and dear, the far and missed, thank you for your presence, your love, your words, your silence. Thank you for being a part of why my life is too big, too wide, too deep, to wonder-filled to put into words.
3 comments:
Happy Birthday Gail!!! I love this post & the many memories that I am sure it stirred up in the writing of it. It is always wonderful to reflect with joy! Also loved the way you threw a few photos in the list, very creative!
You are such a beautiful, bright light, Gail, and it's a privilege to know you. All my love and wishes for a fantastic 46th year!
Melanie, thanks for being such a faithful reader and commenter here on my blog. As you well know, it is a blessing to know that your words, thoughts, images affect other people and that you are seen and heard. Thank you again. Merry Christmas to you and your growing family.
Kristin, it is a privilege to be known by you and to get to know you. Your presence in my life, your friendship - those are wishes of mine already coming true. Thank you for everything.
Peace be with both of you beautiful, strong women.
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