My husband and I

had a really deep reflection hour last night

just talking about life

and the past nine years together

Nine years goes by so very fast

and when you look back and realize just

how much has happened

how different we are now than when we first met

and how many triumphs and roadblocks

failures and successes we have had together

and separately

it's astonishing..

life goes by so quickly

and I think it's so important to have those moments where you stop and just

remember

the years before and how they have all contributed to 

who you are now

as a living being

I don't think gratitude can happen

without reflection

and I don't think we reflect nearly 

enough

because all of us...

no matter who we are

have accomplished so much

just by being here

which is nothing short of 

a miracle