A Storied Life: this week in rewind + things to be grateful for

Time seems to pass much faster the older we get. Doesn't it? February came and went. Just like that.

But, this week, I thought, rather than thinking, "geez, it's already March," probably the way to look at it is, wow, it's only March! Because truth is, a lot has happened since the start of the year. A lot has happened since the first of February. Life is ever-moving. Each new day brings in new possibilities. New discoveries. New beginnings. And endings. I am in love with life. And I fall deeper and deeper in love with it everyday.

At the start of this year, I told myself, that despite the heavy weight on my heart, I will begin and end every day with thank you. But, of course, there are days when I don't feel very grateful. I had a lot of those days (moments) this week. Especially the latter part of the week. But, I willed myself to sit still, even for just a few minutes, and take a hard look at life, my life, and I realized there is much to be grateful for every day. Even on my bad days. During Wednesday's prayer meeting, one of the boys said he was grateful for just being there. His friend passed away on Monday. He just didn't wake up. They were playing football Sunday afternoon, he experienced chest pains Sunday night, and his parents were going to take him to the doctor on Monday. But he didn't wake up. He was eighteen years old.

So, I'm grateful for this morning. The ability to write this post.

And, I'm grateful for ...

... this song. Mat Kearney has been a comforting companion this week.

... the realization that although friendships change (painfully), as well, and someone who was once your best friend can turn into a fleeting presence in your life, there is someone else who gladly takes her place, and becomes the person whose words make everything better.

... Annie Hall. Someone once told me that he was surprised I had never seen this movie because it's definitely a movie I'd love. I watched it for the first time on Friday night. He was right. It's my recent addition to my list of favorite movies.

... beautiful weather, beautiful views and long walks.