"In the moon haze
my arm the only pillow
this sudden fondness for my life."  Buson


"your father has given you the gift of life,
  a new beginning!  Embrace it with thanks." 
                         Condolence card from Vimala Rodgers


 It's true, I wouldn't be here without you.
 giving thanks is the least I can do.
 let me find a way to give thanks and embrace this new beginning.

 a prayer of thanks.