Celebrating Seventy

                

                                      Celebrating Seventy

"There is nothing more beautiful than someone

who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others."

Mandy Hale

The Single Woman: Live, Love, and a Dash of Sass

Today is my seventieth birthday, but I don't believe a word of it!  My life has been eclectic and enhanced by  teachers, mentors and children (otherwise known as Wisdom Keepers, Storytellers and Magicians).  My Bohemian gypsy blood  has prompted many wanderings to experience the ranges of diversity in families, friends, and career.

Today when I look behind me, the landscape is covered with tiny white lights.  Each sparkle reminds me of a 'sister of my heart ' who encouraged or supported or loved me enough to carry me part of the way.  I would have never prospered had I not caught a glimpse of  hope in the beauty of their face.  Their examples of courage, integrity, and compassion have nurtured my heart.

I remain  grateful for our pathway to the stars and thankful for our journey together.   I respect my ancestors who carried a sword to empower others, while my spiritual sword is composed of words. My daughter blazes her own trail with radiant light. So on this my seventieth birthday, I celebrate all of you who have gone out of the way to make my life so beautiful!