1. Yesterday our town joined together to celebrate the life of Julia Malsin. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones gathered in a packed room to share stories, write a note, and let Julia's family know how much this special young lady will be missed. I am thankful to Julia for personally sharing her journey with us all this past year with such honesty, strength, and bravery. Julia, I for one will never forget you and, judging from everyone I saw at your gathering, no one else will either.
2. So many times during Julia's memorial I was at a loss for words. The grief was as palpable as the love. Not speaking helped me remain composed so I am thankful for each wordless exchange, whether it was a touch on the arm, a comforting hug, or a simple smile.
3. I am thankful Heather, Mike, and Alyssa have huge support system that will help them face the days ahead.
4. Once more I find myself thankful for living in this tiny town.
On a far less serious note I will catch up with the remainder of my gratitudes from the last two days:
5. I am grateful for my first "date night" in I can't remember how long!
6. I am grateful for Stanziato's pizza and seasonal chopped salad. YUM!
7. I am grateful yet again for movies and their one-hour and fifty-minute much needed distraction from reality.
8. I am thankful for Empire Cinemas in Brewster which knows previews shouldn't add another 20 minutes to a movie!
9. I am grateful my hubby is on his way to the Super Bowl to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let's hope he remembers to take lots of pictures for us little people!
10. I am thankful I will be spending a fun day with my parents and children!
Have a wonderful day everyone...thanks for reading!
A city girl at heart, who wonders how she ended up right back where it all began....
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