My Thanks For My Friends

I've a friend who's heading into the rain forest of Peru to help them get clean water; I've another who's friend is missing in Western CT and is amongst the over 70 photographers searching the land to find him - its been three days; there's another who lunched today by the water in the sunshine with her young son; and one who's just had an operation, and is recuperating before going out and managing wildfires; one who's promoting a coffee for the benefit of her home country in Seattle; there's another who moved across the country, and discovered a new life with his family; there's another who worries over the health of her daughter, and yet, can still find beauty in the world around her; there's another conquering mountains with joy and love in his heart; and another bunch stunned and thrilled from the spiritual retreat they've been on; and another reviewing her and her mother's life as she goes through her mother's things; and another, celebrating the armed forces in which he so proudly served; and another who's suddenly grown up daughter just got married; and another who aches over the losses she's had this past year while forging steadily ahead; and another who worries about the state of our oceans and the sea life; and another glorying in future possibilities while ending her studies in Italy; and another who's best friend is a cat who loves to drink from the faucet; and another who paints with passion; and another who sees the miraculous in her young twins. 

It is truly an amazing fabric that is woven through these and many more connections, and I am truly blessed and grateful to be able to see - however briefly - through all of your eyes. My small, quiet life is made so much greater from knowing each and every one of you. You allow me to travel and explore with you. Thank you for sharing yourselves with me.