Last night Emily (my beautiful step-daughter) came over and we had a journal night. It has been such a long time since we have just sat and created with one another and it was sosososo fun!!! I finished the above journal page and Emily worked in her altered book. She is 20 years old and I am so amazed with her artwork. She doesn't get a chance to work in her journal very often, but when she does she does some incredible work. She is so sure and confident in what she creates. One of my favorite parts of the whole process is that we get to talk and talk. It truly is a time of sharing. My other favorite part is when she gets so excited about her pages...she calls her Dad in and shows him every page in detail (over and over) and Richard is so patient and loving. It is beautiful. Every little girl (and even at 20 she is our little girl) should have such an amazing Father.

Today I am feeling so grateful for my marriage to Richard. We've known each other for about five years (married for almost two) and I am sure that I finally got it right (phew....it took two practice marriages to learn what I really wanted in a relationship)!!! Not only did I find a wonderful husband but I found an amazing family. I am honored to include Richard's two children, Emily and Dana (24), as my family. My son Alex, my borrowed son Joe (I'll explain later), Emily and Dana bring me great moments of joy and also a wealth of wisdom and growth. I consider myself very blessed.

I am feeling strong today. It feels good to have a solid beginning. There is so much coming up and I have to stay healthy.....and today feels like it's all going to be OK. I'm helping my friend Gail (you met her yesterday) and her beautiful family move. I am so happy for them. It is finally happening and I'm so glad that I get to be part of it. I hope everyone has a great day. Go forth and spread glittery love everywhere.