The words for this book have been whirling in my head for some time and are a compilation of notes and journaling throughout the years. I have prayed for God’s inspiration, that I may be able to convey to my family and friends, some of my deepest feelings. Not that they are that different, but in fact, that, my life experience has given me and exceptional perception of live and death. As a former OB nurse and mother of seven children, I have witnessed the miracle of birth many times over. Then being involved with a Hospice organization it has taught me to appreciate life you really accomplish that by being available empathetically with someone who has a terminal illness. The religion I grew up with as a child and am still comfortable with provides great spiritual grounding. My husband of forty- seven years has been my soul-mate and provided a life for us beyond all expectations. We have had the opportunity to live in several places in the US and Canada and with his business involvement to travel globally. This is not a totally religious book but with the circumstances of my life I have always walked closely with my Creator. It has been a priority in my life since my first age of awareness. The following pages are my personal beliefs and reason for “The Diary of a Grateful Heart.”