My friend Sherri began posting daily gratitudes for the month of November. It has been nice to begin my mornings reading things that fill her heart with thankfulness. I began a daily mile walk a couple of weeks ago. It also is a good way for me to begin my day and gives me time to think on things I'm grateful for. The past two chilly mornings I have worn my dad's old, soft, cozy cartigan. It was one of his favorites. As I walked this morning I was thinking about my gratitude for such loving parents. They taught me so many good lessons just in the way they were. Through my father I learned patience and the art of stillness and observation. From my mom the lessons were many. She was the opposite of my father in a lot of ways. She was not still like my dad. She was a wanderer and an explorer always wanting to learn new things, see new places, meet new people. She was kind hearted and generous of spirit and loved to laugh and entertain. I miss both of them and their loving open hearts. Holidays are times when I miss them so much yet feel their presence the most. I'm imagining days of old when they were busy in the kitchen working together to prepare a feast for the family. My mom would always greet us at the door with open arms. She was always ready for a celebration. I think that's a good way to live one's life.
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