Gratitude


It's November, the month for being grateful.


I am ashamed to say that I have let myself get so busy 
that I often forget to be thankful each day for something positive in my life.


So I've been trying to think of all the things that I'm grateful for this year:

the friends who gave me maternity clothes, 
the friends who gave me baby clothes,
the friends who have made my new baby very welcome,
the unexpected kindness of someone I don't know well,
the friendliness of my co-workers.


I am learning that I am a more grateful person 
when I make room for the time to s-t-o-p, 
slow down, 
and think about the blessings of life.


Lately, I'm trying to bring those positive thoughts to my artwork.


Hope you enjoy this really short video of my latest floral Thank You cards.
I recently gave these to some ladies who have positively influenced my life.





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