a "grace bank account"...

Going through many phases of a life process in a very concentrated period of time is going to stir things up. And bring things to the surface; and bring love and friendship to a new level.

A friend (one I have never met "in person"), Karen Dinino, (Visual Chronicles lady) sent me a message this morning; it was from Karen and her sister Linda Woods (other Visual Chronicles lady & friend). Karen shared about how she felt I had created a "grace bank account" over the years... Sitting at the computer, reading what she wrote, I let the tears just flow.

At the same time, my 12-year old son was helping me with a difficult mid-back spasm on my right side, gently massaging it, sharing quietly with me that I needed to "focus on the left side, Mom; it is better than it was yesterday, and this side will get better, too..." and so I did. It helped; it all helps.

Every card, every flower, every message & massage, all the prayers, the positive energy, and the food... the heart in all of it... Reflecting, from that perspective? "It's a Wonderful Life"... I am grateful beyond words...