217. Listening to John Jay & Rich's Christmas Wish on my way to work this morning. They called a family who lost their home and everything in it to a fire two days before Thanksgiving and read on the air a list of gift cards, toys, household goods, and a Christmas tree with ornaments that was waiting outside the front door of the hotel the family was staying in. My heart went out to that family as I imagined what they had been through (having also lost their three-year old daughter to a medical illness), and what they must feel like knowing their son's teachers love him and nominated his family for this gift. My heart swelled even larger still with gratitude for all that we have, the daughters who fill our lives with love every day, and the little things like toilet paper, towels, slippers, and a warm bed to crawl into at night that now seem like such luxuries.
218. While in my moment of gratitude (above), avoiding a multi-car crash right next to me on the I-17. In the midst of mad morning traffic, I felt like I was surrounded by a bubble of grace that allowed me to navigate completely coherently and safely around this horrible accident that at first sight and sound seemed inevitable that I would be a part of.
219. My walking angel Judy who called moments after my near-miss and walked me through pulling off the highway, deep breathing, stretches, and a quick walk around the car to ground myself again before going on with my day. She reminded me of the beauty of what just happened, believing that being IN GRATITUDE protected me.
220. Our annual Christmas dress shopping (and "accessories head to toe") that Janet does for Lily each year, the smile that sparkled on Lily tonight just as brilliantly as the glitter on her dress, and excited for Emmy to take part next year.
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