Rest, rest, and more rest. I was so lucky and so thankful to have had such a relaxing weekend. I spent time reading, writing, editing, church, lunch with my son, dinner with family. A most happiest of weekends. I am grateful for these and look forward to many more!

What was your favorite part of your weekend?

Awww…another gorgeous Fall Saturday. We have really been blessed with our Fall weather this year, and thankfully so since our Winter last year was do hefty and drawn out. I spent the day relaxing and doing a considerable number of edits on the dissertation. I am so grateful that my research/statistics course this quarter has very little writing involved and really allows me the time and energy I need to focus on my dissertation.

How was your Saturday?

I feel great. I am in a fabulous mood. I slept well, it’s Friday, I have no commitments this weekend, and I am so grateful for everything I have. Life is good my friends. Life good.

What are you grateful for on this wonderful Friday?

Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all of the facts. ~ Albert Einstein

Fall is ever so beautiful, the leaves on the trees are changing, and our horizon is mixed with colors of orange, cranberry, rust, and dark green. It is wonderful to experience Fall in Minnesota. Last evening as I was raking the many leaves that have dropped from century old oak trees I was astounded at the beauty of the trees in the neighborhood. I am grateful to have the vision and insight to slow down long enough to treasure the visual wonderland Fall has offered us.

What beauty are you grateful for today?

Last evening, I was ever so fortunate to spend time celebrating my best girl’s 11th birthday. We enjoyed burgers, pedicures, and ice cream.

I am so proud of who she is-a smart, curious, loving, gentle, kind, and inquisitive soul. I love you to the moon and back.

This past weekend of personal growth reached higher than any expectations I had. I am eternally grateful to have experienced the last few days with these two amazing women and thank them for challenging me, encouraging me, and committing themselves to strive to live a life that fuels their souls. Much love to both of these women and to the others who have crossed my path, stayed, and believe in me. I am more thankful than you would ever know!

Am grateful to have spent time next to one of my favorite spots on earth-the ocean.