Beautiful Day

I woke up early and watched the sunrise! What a beautiful morning. My friend Linda Peterson sent me this poem last night and I took it to heart!

A Gift

I was given a gift wrapped shabbily, it was not returnable.
Non-refundable, I reluctantly accepted.

In it I found courage I never knew existed
And patience far beyond anything I ever experienced.
I was given the ability to trust a stranger with that most dear to me
And an endurance for the unknown

I was given unconditional love of family and friends,
Always there, never stopping, never faltering.
I was given many prayers from far and wide and warmth of knowing
That I was really truly cared about.

I was given a fond farewell of my modesty and vanity and the
Acceptance and love of an imperfect body.
I was given a strong shoulder to lean on and laughter and good times
More special than ever before

I was given many new friends
Wonderful, courageous women that I am proud to know
I was given warm sunshine, beautiful green grass, blue skies.
and sparkling city lights

I was given things to see that once before were ignored
I was given a chance to wake up
Instead of sleepwalking thru life
I was given every glorious day to enjoy, every month to savor, every year to rejoice

I was given the gift of live
I was given breast cancer