"Grate"ful

I just heard a really good podcast from Brene Brown today and it rang true for me. I actually feel lucky the whole world is struggling right, now. Because, it helps to know the person who studies and has the answers for vunerability is struggling, too. So my revalation is the same one I had in high school. "It Ain't no sin to be glad you are alive" sung to me in the song Badlands by Bruce Springsteen. The same song in my head when Glen and I sat on the rocks of the real Badlands in the middle of the United States. I remember, vividly, how I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be with someone and travel cross country with them. I couldn't wait to just get to a rock and look for miles and see absolutely NOTHING but hard rock (no growth or sign of life) and sky. It was like every worry and thought of concern was washed off of me. I kept saying to myself: "It ain't no sin to be glad you are alive". And, grateful is a small word for the opportunity that summer gave us. We came home and life never stopped. It became full beyond measure and fulfilled dreams one after another. Life after the loss of my mom has slowed down for me a bit. So, I can see clearer and focus ( but, as I write this my vision is actually getting more blurry). So, there comes the worry of my own health. And, that has been a struggle not to focus on, too. So, this year I did do all those reluctant tests and all is good on that front, thank God. So, the bottom line is I have commited to add as much fun to my life in October as possible. Having some things planned to spend time with my family and friends. As always, my October is going to rock! Rocktober-Bring it!!! Quote of the Day: "It Ain't No Sin To Be Glad You Are Alive" by Bruce Springsteen Song of the Day: How I Got Over Aretha Franklin