A Start

Here's a start on my gratitude list:

Sons who are caring, bright, thoughtful and loving
Their wives; they made good choices
Amelia and Greta; my reason for wanting to last a lot longer
Friends who've been there for years like Park and Shar
Howard and Sue's friendship; it is unusual and special
My own home that I chose to share with my friend Dotty
My brother and his family, a joyous extended family
The ability to spend winter in Florida and Rich and Patty's company there
A knee that finally allows me to return to Yoga class
This awesome technology that allows me to communicate like this
Being part of a church family with a pastor that always makes service meaningful
Chocolate in just about any form
Gallo Sonoma Reserve Chardonnay
Stir fry veggies in pita bread; my new favorite meal
the view from my bedroom windows (my garden)
Opening my email and finding a note from an old friend
A telephone call from Amelia
Bird song in the morning
An uninterrupted night's sleep
The hoot owls right outside my window this moment
The dozens of friends in my community that care about me and let me know
The privilege of living in this neighborhood
The drugs that reduce my Parkinson's symptoms
The good fortune to find our MTL Tricia
Shopping internet sales for clothes
Hugs from Mia and Greta

I can't top the last one so I'll stop for now. I truly feel blessed.