Friday Five: Unexpected Thanks

Today, Jan at RevGals suggests that we . . . 

Name five things that were unexpected in your life that you are now grateful for:

1. The opportunity to go to seminary in my 50s,  and to complete the journey despite previously unimaginable obstacles ~

2. My retreat at Wernersville last month ~

3. The tremendous privilege of sharing the faith experiences of others as a spiritual director ~

4. My own spiritual directors, who have offered countless hours of presence, correspondence, support, encouragement, and hope through our nightmare of loss ~

5.  My three beautiful children, who have been the best part of my life ~ no matter what.