"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, September 26, 2010

"Feala. . .Two Years, Still Missing You. . ."

9.24.10. I am grateful today for the privilege of having Ms. Feala 'Fifi Mama' Buttel as my best friend and sister in life. I can't believe that today marks two years since your passing. You are dearly missed, still beloved and always in my thoughts and heart. I miss you, Feala. . .

So I woke up around 3am crying. It was Feala's 2nd year anniversary and I was worrying about something else and feeling hopeless about it, texted Roni and woke up Fosi to talk about it. Gotta have faith in God, He always provides! It is still very surreal sometimes, I can't believe she's gone, but I know she's in a better place and happy and healthy but we still miss her here. I have so many amazing memories, such a blessed life I've had to share it with friends like her-the best friend a girl could have, a sister. I hope Feala knows how much I love and miss her and I will try to honor her life and memory by being the best I can be and being a good friend to others. Spent the evening cleaning the office with Sonny and shopping for his new bedsheets, toiletries and him buying his own toys at Wal-Mart and eating at L&L's there. We had a great 'date night' together! Life does go on, doesn't it? Mahalo ke Akua!
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