"A Year of Gratitude"

I was inspired, several years ago, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of the book, 'Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy." In the book, she talks about the transformative power of gratitude and encourages every person to keep a daily 'gratitude journal' by writing down at least 5 things that they are grateful for every day. I have kept a journal since I was a little girl (though sporadic, at times) and when I kept a gratitude journal in addition to my regular journal, I was amazed at the results.

This year, in an effort to combine my interests in photography, journaling and scrapbooking with my expression of daily gratitude, I've decided to embark upon a project I've entitled, "A Year of Gratitude". This is my novice attempt at photo journalism!

Everyday, I will post at least one photo and one blog (Blogspot) and status (Facebook) about at least one thing I am grateful for in that day. I will date it and only use photos taken on that day (with minor exceptions).

After 12/31/10, I will comprise all the daily photos and blogs into a book which I will then have printed for myself. I'm a little slow to respond to the Universe sometimes, and being that I just received the inspiration to do this on 1/10/10, I will post up images I have from the first of the year and be consistent daily from 1/10/10 forward.

In the process, it is my hope to honor the people, places, situations and blessings in my life. It is also my hope to discover beauty in the everyday stuff of life, to seek the miraculous in the mundane and to celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. I am humbled and excited to embark upon this journey. Mahalo for sharing it with me. . .may you find joy and gratitude each and every day of your life. God Bless.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

"18 Years Later. . ."

6.20.10. I am grateful for 18 years of marriage to Fosi Ulima. I love you. Happy Anniversary to my honey bunny and to my parents, who share the same anniversary and are celebrating it in heaven today! Happy Father's Day to my hubby and my dad!

I can't believe 18 years have gone by, it's amazing. Good, bad, happy, sad, miracles, heartaches. . .but I thank God for all of our blessings and for the lessons and growth. We're still here, still together and re-dedicating ourselves to another 18 years and then some. Can't do it without God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. We were just kids when we got married, I was 19 and he was 22. . .if we knew then what we know now. . .well, that's life, isn't it? Hindsight is always 20/20 vision. Anniversary and Father's Day all on one day! Mom and dad's anniversary and finally they're together in heaven! Grateful for the father my husband is and for the dads in my life. Sonny and I cooked breakfast for daddy and went for a little ride and enjoyed the park for an hour, then off to church, Sonny spoke on the Holy Ghost in primary and home this evening with the Parkers, a little food, cake and ice cream. I've got my health, my family, the gospel, a good job, a beautiful home, extended family and friends, music, Hawaii and my doggies-what more could I ask for? Mahalo ke Akua for these 18 years and to my honey bunny. . .I love you, Happy Anniversary!
Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)