There are people who write and who write well. There are people who write, who write well, and who also reach beyond their own words in order to create a sense of community among writers. Deborah Bryan, the author of the blog, The Monster in Your Closet, is such a person. Deborah has an ongoing series titled “For This I am Thankful (FTIAT),” in which she invites other bloggers to contribute. My post is featured on her blog today. Enjoy. And after you have read my post, read her other posts. You will be as hooked on her words as I am.
http://deborah-bryan.com/2012/02/17/ftiat-two-ships/
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Life in the Boomer Lane 
Kathryn McCullough
February 17, 2012
I had already ready your post on Deb’s blog. How powerful, Renee. I’m thankful for you, my friend.
Hugs,
Kathy
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
Love to you, Kathy!
Anonymous
February 17, 2012
Beautiful beautiful beautiful Renee. I can smell the ocean and feel the fears of those children. I understand my own dear Mother even better now. We are so fortunate with our lives that sometimes hand us those oh so insignificant hurdles. Thank you my friend! Love
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
So many of our parents and grandparents endured challenges that we can’t even imagine. There’s not a day that goes by that I’m not grateful for their courage.
Mands
February 17, 2012
Thank-you Renee for sharing such a wonderful family story …a rich heritage that I am sure will also become your legacy for yours. It’s so awesome.
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
Thanks, Mands!
Deborah the Closet Monster
February 17, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your moving words over on TMiYC, and these words here. Even with the sniffling, sneezing and general stuffy-headedness claiming a great deal of my head, there’s still room for a whole lot of gratitude–and I’m using every bit of it, thanks to you!
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
My gratitude goes your way. You do something so special by allowing other writers to have a format on your blog. Your generosity of spirit is one of your many gifts.
Chris
February 17, 2012
I’m here because of Deb. I commented on her blog, but I wanted to let you know here that you’ve rendered me almost speechless. Almost.
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
I’m smiling.
Lisa Wields Words
February 17, 2012
Lovely, lovely post Renee. Thanks for leading us to Deb. Thanks for sharing your story.
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
Thanks, Lisa. Deb is one special woman and one special writer.
sallykwitt
February 17, 2012
Congratulations. You did such a lovely job with your story.
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 17, 2012
Thank you, Sally!
mo
February 17, 2012
Wow, is all I can say.
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 18, 2012
Thanks, Mo!
gojulesgo
February 18, 2012
Had to swing back here to tell you again how beautiful your FTIAT post was! You and Deb – a match made in blogging heaven!
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 18, 2012
Oh, Jules, I so appreciate your comment.