On this Friday, I am grateful.

• For a message this morning about looking for the flowers instead of the weeds. For example: instead of looking at a counter or sink full of dirty dishes, look at the fact that a meal was shared, there was food for everyone, and there is an opportunity to put forth effort to make the sink empty and the counter clean, another item crossed off the list.

• For a yard speckled with autumn yellow leaves.
• For the sound of breeze whistling through the upstairs window screens.
• For the sweet, sweet sounds of little Natia having a dream while she sleeps at my feet.
• For a dusty shirt worn by Sam, evidence that he is working hard during this fall harvest.
• For the satisfying feeling of an Ama package on its way to Washington for two little girls.
• For new stamps, ready for cards to write.