What are you grateful for?

Five years ago I bought myself one of those photography packages. Champagne, nibbles a makeover and a photo shoot with different outfits. The year before I had just completed the final part of my breast cancer recovery; the reconstruction surgery. As a result of surgery, chemo and radiotherapy my body felt wrecked and my confidence was shattered. I wanted the photo shoot to be the start of a new beginning and as it was also a few weeks before my 50th birthday, a time to celebrate and be grateful. When I was shown the collection of photos, I cried. I had never seen myself or imagined I could every feel or look as good as I did in those photos ..I didn't beleive it was me! Yes I know I was wearing loads of make-up, the lighting was kind and the photographer knew her craft. But for the first time in years, I felt I had found a new me, I could be confident again and not be so self conscious of the body which has been restructured and covered in scars. Five years on, I'm proud of who I have become, I'm proud of what I have achieved and l am truly grateful for what I have. What are you grateful for?