A Day of Gratitude

Today is Thanksgiving here in the US.  Of course as my Thursday is beginning your Thursday in Hong Kong is over but I wanted to include my friends in Hong Kong in this day of gratitude. 

Of course we all have challenges each year but this day for me is always a day to put those challenges in perspective. 

I have two dear friends who have been facing and continue to face serious medical challenges.  As I have watched them, I truly am honored to know them.  Both facing some really tough stuff I watch people who are heroic.  They are strong, positive and continue to fight.  I stand with them to help them to continue to fight.

I give thanks today that they are still here sharing their lives with me and the rest of their family and friends. 

Today I am grateful for the wonderful people I get to meet and work with both here in the states and also in  Hong Kong.   It is always a joy to watch creative people blossom.  It is truly one of the highlights of my life.  So thank you all for allowing me to be a small part of helping you grow. 

As I bake in my kitchen and take my "famous" Corn Casserole and my decadent Pumpkin Sticky Cake to my friend's home later today I will think of all of you who have graced my life with joy, laughter, vulnerability and honor.

  You all are truly the jewels of my life.