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Appreciation

Appreciation is something often forgotten in the hustle and bustle of our crazy and hectic lives. Yet, it's so simple... Just "thankful recognition" or "gratitude" for what someone has done for you, or even for things around you in your daily life...past, present and future. This week I had the opportunity to learn some personal lessons and reminders in appreciation. I spent this week with my mom at a convention. She has previously nasty battle with uterine cancer last year. We share so much in common, and although we talk to each other every single day, I can not tell you how much, how important it is to spend time together. During the week I realized there are so many things we can learn about each other by being together. I learned a lot about my history and legacy by watching her re-visit her history in visiting her college after 38 years, hearing stories and lessons in life. She learned that I really do have an evil alter ego (especially when hormonal)...