Life is like sailing. You can use any wind to go in any direction. ~Robert Brault~

First, I want to begin by saying thank you for all the support over the past two years. In life, we truly find our strength, not in isolation, but by sharing and connecting with others, sharing the lessons we have learned along the way. I’ve learned so very much from all of you, and have been so humbled by your response to Stephen’s story. With each person who has connected with me, I have felt his beautiful smile, and have been encouraged to keep writing, keep breathing, to simply keep going. Many days, you have all been my one little thing.

Almost a year ago, on July 4th, 2010, I was at a crossroads of sorts, wondering where to go with this “Gratitude in Grief.” A year had passed since losing Stephen, but I was still broken, still hurting. But, I was also feeling hopeful for my future. I wondered should I continue on this path, or immerse myself back in “normal life.” Whatever normal is anyway…

It was not until I started to clean out my office that the answer came. You see, I looked back to you for my answers. Since beginning this journey, and sharing my story, I have received (and responded to almost all…still working on it :-)) close to 10,000 emails from all of you. Words of wisdom, encouragement, support. In some emails, you bravely shared your own story, and I learned that each of us has a book within us. Many of you told me what you needed.

Hope, even in hardship.

You gave me my answer. And so, I am pleased to invite you to the next leg of the journey,

“Just One Little Thing”

I’ve created a community of gratitude and resilience, a safe place where we can give each other a daily dose of what we need to keep going. The Facebook page is now up, but will be officially launching on July 4, 2011.

Join me by clicking on the link above, and “liking” the page. Then watch for the launch of the 4th! The Facebook page is just the beginning, and we’ve got some exciting plans for the coming months.

My goal is to get as many people to join as we can by the 4th. That’s kind of my little thing for that day. So, invite your friends and tell them to invite theirs. Let’s get the biggest group to continue this conversation. So, start inviting…

Thanks again for sharing so much of yourselves with me on this journey.

Kelly