gifts I have been given…

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This year I am grateful

for the gift of

dreams

and realising them

and being inspired by those around me

and in turn inspiring others…

(Four girls writing stories, for hours,

after the last writers workshop of the year.)

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This year,

I am grateful for the gift of

homeschooling

and all the wonders and joys that

unfolded

as we opened ourselves up to new discoveries,

new approaches, new thoughts.

I learned so much

and felt so

lucky.

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I am grateful for the gift

of Samoa

(which was literally a gift.

Thank you)

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I am grateful for the gift

of a sister and mother

who are precious

and complicated,

and make me laugh and feel loved.

I am so lucky to have you.

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I am grateful for the gift

of friends.

New and old.

Unbroken and reconnected.

For cups of tea

and hours and hours of talking

and laughter

and intense discussion

and support

and cake.

I am lucky to have you!

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This year I am grateful for

a dog

who would follow us to the ends of the earth

and a cat

who is clever enough to sit on the lap

of the one

who loves him most.

We are lucky enough

to care for them

(through fleas and poop and thick and thin)

and they are lucky enough to care for us.

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This year

I am grateful for the gift of

a husband

who makes me laugh every day

and has

the most

beautiful heart

of any grown-up I have ever met.

I am unbelievably lucky to have you.

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And finally,

this year I am indescribably

grateful for the gift of

two kids

who

are curious

and adventurous

and thoughtful

and loving

and open,

who are my dearest friends

and make my whole body creak

with love.

I am lucky beyond belief

to have you.

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What amazing gifts.

What a wonderful life!