"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, December 12, 2010

"HI HOPES Hand Out Bags of Hope"


12.4.10. I am grateful for participating in the Family Programs Hawaii Christmas party for foster youth. The HI HOPES Youth Board pulled off a successful service project sharing "Bags of Hope" with transitioning foster youth.

What a day! After months of planning, the HI HOPES youth leadership board's "Bags of Hope" service project in conjunction with the Family Programs Hawaii annual Christmas Party was a success!!! 60 bags were handed out to transition aged foster youth, 14-18 mainly, some up to 24. It was a hit and everyone wanted them, filled with toiletries and resource information. The youth learned a lot and did a great job, despite the few ungrateful and rude people. Jen Cilfone gave them gifts and shirts and they ate. It was nice to have Fosi and Sonny with me there, enjoying and Sonny playing and getting gifts and them being there with me to help. Everyone except Jarvis (on Big Isle) and Adrian (sick) came. We took Noy home after and rested at home while Fosi went to a game.
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