“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein

I am grateful for handmade bracelets, two of them with random letters that I am sure are secret love messages, one bracelet that spells “AMA ANDRAE,” and a necklace that says, “I love you Ama.” I have the best grandchildren in the world.

I am grateful tonight for a thermometer that works. Dollar General is the winner today.

I am grateful tonight for the gift of working from home, so that I could watch over Sam while he is ill.

I am grateful tonight for a kitchen that needs cleaning. That means it is in working order and a meal was enjoyed, kind of – by me, at least.

I am grateful tonight for a quiet evening to continue with computer work while Sam is in bed asleep.

I am grateful tonight for a pretty pink sunset to watch when I drove to get that thermometer in this snow-covered town.

I am grateful tonight for a daughter who asks how Sam is feeling and then prays for his healing.

I am grateful tonight for medicine.

I am grateful tonight for pictures sent to me, evidence of a beautiful quick trip to see my daughter, my grandchildren, and my new granddaughter.