Surprised?

From wordweaverlynn

What has surprised you the most about me (if anything) since beginning to read my LJ? Was anything completely unexpected or have I always fit the picture of me you have in your head?

Post this in your own journal and see how you have surprised people.

Giving Thanks

Today I am most grateful for healing: for the amazing ability of mind, soul, and body to recover over time, even if it takes a lot of time.

I am grateful for those who have supported me, loved me, mourned with me, encouraged me, and been patient with me through my time of grief.

I am grateful for my amazing, wonderful Wolfling.

I am grateful for oakmouse, whose friendship and mentoring have made such a huge difference in my life.

I am grateful that I finally have a stable job that also gives me the opportunity for growth, greater challenges, and better income -- and where I feel safe being open about at least some of the non-mainstream aspects of myself.

I am grateful for a beautiful, comfortable, dry dwelling place.

I am grateful that my creativity is coming back.

I am grateful to Ereshkigal for taking me as a priestess.

I am grateful for the closeness and health of my family.

I am grateful for my LJ community and the warmth, affirmation, acceptance, and support I find here.

I am grateful for Lohain, for the blessing of the year we spent together and his continuing love and presence in my life.