Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.              –Melody Beattie

Tomorrow my micro business launches a new line of handmade dolls called Joan and Her Rad Friends™. I started working on this product earlier this year and throughout the process I found myself teetering between learning, struggling, wondering, fearing, hoping and often praying. There were times when I didn’t act on the product because fear is limiting.  I’ve never been more thankful for the people who showed up at the right time (and kept showing up), for those who cheered the loudest, those who believed in my project possibly more than I did, and those who showed endless care. I learned that the finished product is just as important as the process.  For me, this process has been one of personal growth. It reminded me of the importance of believing in people because, for me, having those believers made it a heck of a lot easier! Each time we give someone love, comfort, time, reassurance, ease, and laughter we give her or him hope. To those of you who have brought constant hope to me, thank you.