gratitude

So while I think of it, 
let me paint a thank-you on my palm 
for this God, this laughter of the morning, 
lest it go unspoken.

+ Anne Sexton, Welcome Morning

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As 2010 draws to a close, we want to say thank you for this year, this creative community, this God who comes with Mary's milk on his breath, lest it go unspoken.  See you all in God's new year!

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Thanks to Ard Hesselink for this sweet, soft picture of early morning gratitude and grace.