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today was lovely

if you're reading this you probably already know that you helped make today even better. i felt special and loved today by all of those who contacted me...and even those who didn't. today was great. today was peaceful for the most part. it was quiet. it was active. it was happy. it was warm. it was good.

one year ago today i was spending the evening with a nurse from bosnia at presbyterian hospital in charlotte, nc. i was bleeding pretty much uncontrollably and facing surgery after an endoscopy and a colonoscopy and my head was pounding steadily. i was very lucky to recover and that is partly because of the sweet bosnian nurse who took care of me. today i wished that i remembered her name so that i could let her know how much i appreciated her help.

so thank you sweet woman who spoke softly, kept the lights dim, and took such loving care of me. you might be doing it again for some other total stranger tonight and i hope they feel the same way i do about you.

my birthday wish this year is for you.