Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

I'm feeling very blessed, with all my kids and grandkids around me.  We had a noisy, lovely Christmas Eve, with only one bloody nose and a few screams.  Today everyone was thrilled with their stockings, and the children with their presents.  We finally got breakfast on the table, then the entire herd went to a nearby park to get some of the squiggles out.  We're having crab for early dinner, because three of the four kids have early bedtime.
My cousin and my Buddhist swim buddy wrote me such heartfelt notes and their words sustain me through the joy and sorrow of my daughter's cancer.  She is transcendent.  Engaged, loving, funny, and so observant.  She's attuned to the universe now.  My heart bleeds inside, but my love grows and grows. 
Let there be peace in the world and kindness and the gift of really seeing every sentient being.