February 1st, 2026
- “I am thankful my husband reminded me to begin the days with alternating hot and cold packs on my biopsy site. Amazing how this helps the circulation and lymph system clear the bruising.” (Heather Houston 2-1-26)
- “I am grateful we got our Costco shopping done earlier in the day so we could relax the balance of our Sunday together.” (Heather Houston 2-1-26)
- “I appreciate my husband helping break up the proteins we purchased into meal sizes so we could freeze them for future use.” (Heather Houston 2-1-26)
- “I am blessed to live in a time with readily access to food items from around the word. Affording us an opportunity to create delicious exotic meals. It is my little way of traveling without leaving my kitchen.” (Heather Houston 2-1-26)
- “I am thankful my husband’s imagination in the kitchen tonight made a yummy pizza for dinner. He used his famous ‘green sauce’ as a base and it came out fantastic.” (Heather Houston 2-1-26)
- “I am grateful for the laughter between myself and my swimmers as I egged them on to start their workout in the freezing pool water🥶. I’m a sadistic coach.” (Heather Houston 2-1-22)
- “I appreciate my partner listening to me as I vent stress of my uncertainty and ongoing “To Do” list. He is so patient with me.”♥️ (Heather Houston 2-1-22)
- “I am thankful for a light dinner of bao dumplings and beer.” (Heather Houston 2-1-22)
- “I appreciate the movie alignment with my partner as we watched Gandhi…again. Just love this flick!” (Heather Houston 2-1-22)
- “I am blessed to have drifted off to sleep so quickly last night as I was wiped out.” (Heather Houston 2-1-22)
My Distilled Life 
“Dear Heather
I just came back from going to see the Greasewood Brothers Band. Everyone was dancing up a storm. I had such a good time. Yesterday I worked on my Income taxes and made some headway. So I had a musical and productive day. I even walked this morning at 4:00 AM. I am thankful for my whole day. Love
Mom” (Sent 2-1-26)
Donna Houston (Herriott) (Mother; May 11th, 1941)
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“How fun to enjoy a band!
Did you go with other friends to watch the band? Did you dance? I haven’t gone dancing in ages, except a few twirls in the kitchen with Neil. Sounds like you are pleased with how far you got on your taxes. Way to go Mom! Not me…the recovery from the biopsy really took all my energy with many sessions of alternating hot and cold packs. Glad to hear you resumed walking. It probably feels good to be moving again. This morning I’m going to attempt to row easy to help out my lymph system clean out the bruising. I love you Mom” (Sent 2-2-26)
Heather Houston (Self; March 30th, 1968)
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“No I did not dance. I went with friends but my ankle did not feel up to dancing. I really enjoyed the music and watching people enjoy dancing.
Today is more work in the taxes hgh! It is not nearly as interesting as listening to a good band. I am thankful for my family, my back with no more PAIN! My beautiful sunny day and my ability to easily send a message to my beautiful sunny daughter.
Love
Mom” (Sent 2-2-26)
Donna Houston (Herriott) (Mother; May 11th, 1941)
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“Listening to a good band and watching others is a joy too! I love that you back doesn’t have any pain. Good that you listened to your body and not push to dance if your ankle wasn’t feeling it. I am jealous you have sun…pretty dark and gloomy here. I have consulted with my employer to install daylight lighting in my office since I don’t get outside light. Should help with with SAD seasonal affective disorder. Enjoy your tax preparation. I love you Mom!” (Sent 2-2-26)
Heather Houston (Self; March 30th, 1968)
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