Yesterday I was a witness to Jude’s family’s gratitude for a “Tanta” / Aunt Gurdy and her being gifted with 80 years of life so far. We celebrated her 80th birthday. What was striking was the gratitude expressed. Those that have lived through world war II and saw us as humanity struggle to stay human know in a deep unspeakable way how easily all of what we have today can be taken for granted. I desire to remember to receive each day of my life as a gift. Then and only then can I live it to the fullest.