Feeling really LUCKY
she is ours . . . .

There has been lots of Love and Laughter around here -- and we feel mighty fortunate. We feel the "Luck O' The Irish" even though the closest "Irish" we have in us is a 10th great-grandfather to our children on David's mothers side. :-) Somehow, it's still in our blood.
St. Patrick's Day for our family, has a tradition of being a 'day to count your blessings' ... to recognize how fortunate we are. Lauren was always extra good at that ... counting blessings instead of troubles ... and she would have done so today likely with green hair, and green fingernails, and a shamrock painted on her face. She was just into holidays and really knew how to celebrate! We're still trying to be like her . . . and counting blessings instead of troubles. One of her favorite plaques in our house said:

There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for!

So, while the nagging loneliness continues, we'll honor her by celebrating our good fortune and continue in the tradition of counting blessings -- instead of troubles. She'll be at the top, the bottom, and several places in between. May you have the good fortune of a St. Patrick's Day counting your blessings too.