Reflection

I want to share the most eloquent words I've read all year.  They came as a Christmas card greeting from a dear friend of mine, the last will and testament from her grandmother.  So, as we contemplate "new year's resolutions" and the fresh start 2010 offers, I am reminded that it's the simple, everyday moments that I want to place my focus this year . . . living each moment filled with gratitude and joy:

"My love of learning is yours for the seeking.

My excitement over Earth's beauty

Is to be snatched in the fleeting moments

By the observant.

My deep well of contentment will be found

In quiet moments of thankfulness.

The riches I have found in life

are for each of you.

Find them in a baby's smile,

In a friend's warm touch,

In the understanding smile of a stranger,

In the security of family love.

The peace I have

That God is a good and forgiving father

I give to all of you with my love and blessings."

Maurine Conover Jensen (1913-2007)

So, if I die anytime soon, just copy and paste these words into my own "last will and testament." I couldn't express how I feel any better.  Here's to a beautiful 2010.