"On My Doorstep"

I came across this on another blog, and I had to quote it. I thought it was so beautiful; I don't want to forget these sentiments.

"This morning I woke up to a gift. It was clean and fresh, like the early morning before anyone stirs. It smelled of beauty and adventure. Time had wrapped up 365 days in memory, mixed with sadness and joys. Every moment and memory that was dispersed throughout my heart and mind was gathered and packed into one and wrapped up to sit on some shelf with 21 other years. And this morning I, you, we were given another new one. New birthdays, holidays, mom days, dad days, celebrations, camping trips, packages to be wrapped and Saturdays to sleep in. Four new seasons, 12 new months,and 365 new days to create, dream, adventure in, believe, hope, pray, change, and grow.

Happy New Year!"

-Andrea G L, January 1st, in a post titled "On My Doorstep" in her "Simple Meets City" blog