So much for which to be grateful today.

1. A neighbor who shares her devotion because it made her think of Sam
2. A little space heater that is taking the chill out of my office area on this cold front day
3. A charged phone
4. The smell of spruce and balsam that is throughout our home thanks to Bath & Body Works
5. Extra good steak from Costco
6. CaringBridge
7. A monarch surprise in the mail
8. A Romans 8 reminder from Chris
9. The ability to walk away from the politics
10. Friday night football with the Redmen and Saturday afternoon football with the Wildcats
11. An invitation to join a clinical trial
12. A surprise afternoon Homecoming parade that went past our house, complete with sirens, flags, police cars, two firetrucks loaded with athletes, and golf carts for all the candidates
13. A happy husband who has new garage shelves and storage
14. Mozart and John Legend, two favorites
15. One less vehicle in the driveway and a good Samaritan named Sam
16. Miracles expected