- I am grateful for Gwynnie Bee, the online clothing rental company, that allows me to be beautiful even though I now weigh - due to meds - 250 lbs. In the past this number would have horrified me, but now I have beautiful dresses - yes, dresses, with a waistline - and my friend Maria who took me out to lunch today said that I look great. The dress is blue, green and white, with a keyhole detail - what larger women usually have plenty of that is considered a good thing is a bust .

- I am grateful for the woman who initially told me of the certification that now allows me to be in demand for teaching classes; that woman did not hire me - I did not realize that I was severely depressed and my cognitive abilities were temporarily gone and my eyes looked dejected - but she gave me such a valuable tip.

- I am grateful for perfume. Such a pick me up, you know...