I was inspired to write about what I am grateful for in 2013 by a post I saw on Google+ by Lillian Brummett.

On her blog at Conscious Discussions she shares about her beloved dogs, her husband, and their businesses during the last six years. I reread the title — “Grateful it is 2013″.

I wanted to shift it to be grateful for 2013. I do think there is a lot to be grateful for over the last couple of years—the good and no so good in my life.

My list is long but here’s just a starter list of things I am grateful for:

The fact my husband is still here with me and my daughter to share his love, laughter and heart with us and others.

The lessons I learn from my daughter as she discovers a little each day who she is as she goes through her teenage years.

Our lovely little house in St. Petersburg that gives my family and I comfort and allows us to be together as a family and invite others to share too.

The gift of writing I have been given to serve and feed my soul purpose to help spread the love of words intertwined with inspiration and motivation.

My dear friends who have been there for me through the ups and down of life.

What things are you grateful for in 2013?