Grateful
That song continues to bless our lives, especially at this time of year, and always invites me to “remember how I’m blessed.”
I have so very much to be grateful for, but here’s just a partial list… heartfelt, albeit not nearly as poetically expressed as John’s lyrics:
- My terrific family, including my divine husband, beautiful children, and beloved parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws
- The health and energy that enables me to live fully and maintain a lively schedule of activities, both professional and personal
- Work that feels like play 99% of the time
- Our hilarious dog, Louie, who brings such humor and pleasure to our lives, closes doors and drawers when we forget to, and has introduced us to so many new friends
- Our home, which though not nearly as tidy or organized as I’d like, is a vibrant reflection of our busy, creative lives
- Living in a coastal village that is picturesque, full of history, eccentric and enchanting all at the same time
- The families who read and enjoy the books we write
- The technology that makes my work faster, easier and more enjoyable (especially all things Apple!)
- The creative colleagues whom I am so fortunate to work alongside, at Stony Brook Southampton, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and elsewhere
- My fellow authors, whom I admire and learn from every day, including the members of the Childrens Book Hub community
- Good friends who bring warmth, laughter and insight into our lives and days
- All the many, many Hamilton family ‘team members’ who make a daily contribution to our lives in countless ways – from the teachers, associates and assistants to the caregivers, therapists and myriad other comrades and providers who sustain our family’s continued growth and well-being
- The continued capacity for love, imagination, laughter, perspective, open-mindedness and wonder
Happy Thanksgiving!