On Gratitude

"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was 'thank you',
that would suffice."
Meister Eukhart

Dear God-
Thank you . 

For those who make us smile, and our souls dance. 
For happily ever after, and fearless love. 

For lists, agendas and bills paid. 
For busy and complicated; for hurry up and wait. 

For chocolate birthday cake with sprinkles, bad jokes and karaoke.
For football games, and picnics and bonfires on the beach.

For persistence and endurance
For uncertainty and faith. 

For packing, for the journey, for adventure.
For hikes through crunchy leaves, bold Cabernets and Patagonia vests.

For Serenity.
For Freedom.
For dog breath. 

For children, and lovers
co-workers and best friends.

For this life, my life-
Thank you God.