No Wednesday woes here! I am still marvelling over yesteday's posts...anyone who hasn't had a chance to read and mull over the wisdom that emerged on the board yesterday should take a look.....
Donna, Marcie, Becca, Deirdre, Lori, Jane, Matt, Kimber, Fellover, GS, Gabby, Nancy, Illuf--wow! As Nancy said: I am so proud to be part of this group! (And, if I missed anyone, it's only because I haven't had my second cup of coffee yet--I'm proud of EVERYONE here! :d )
In fact, I noticed that "proud" was a word that kept repeating itself in different posts...we are rightfully proud of our own accomplishment and wonderfully proud of each other's. Everyone here is so incredibly GENEROUS--sharing our own hopes and fears with each other, offering support and encouragement when we're feeling lost and applauding loudly as we find our strengths...
I vaguely remember a scene in Anne Tyler's novel, The Accidental Tourist...two people are very much in love and one says to the other: I love who I am with you. Wow. I love who I am with you. To me, that's the definition of a great relationship--loving who you are with that person because that person brings out the best in you and you give each other the opportunity to be your best selves.
I love who I am on this site. I am being given the opportunity to find my best self...and I see everyone else struggling to do the same...we are all growing together, sharing our wings and flying together. It's a beautiful thing...:d
I am reminded of the title of Emmylou Harris' great album: Stumbling Into Grace. Yep, that's us...stumbling into grace here....
Sorry to gush on so, but I am really, really moved by y'all!
:h
susan
"Life itself is the proper binge." Julia Child
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