roller coaster ride...

When I was 18 years old, my uncle told me that the years would begin to fly by and before i knew it, I'd be his age. I'm not there, yet but that was nearly 20 years ago but feels like last week. He has since passed along with countless moments. When I close my eyes, I feel that roller coaster depicted at the end of "Parenthood." Some days, it makes me dizzy, others I'm terrified. Today, I think I'll close my eyes and let go...

My gratefuls:

• my son who says "i love your heart"
• my husband
• my daughter who laughs with her whole body
• my son with the wisdom of an old man
• windy summer days
• cherry season