I am grateful for prayer with my husband.

I am grateful for ridiculous things that make us laugh these days. Comedians that take our mind off reality, encounters with silly people, Sam saying, “You can hook up a trailer slicker ‘n a button,” funny but truthful memes like this one:

I am grateful for large bags of clothing ready to donate.

I am grateful for a fifth grader named Ethan who calls us Mister Sam and Miss Rhonda and does not answer “yes” or “no” without adding “sir” or ma’am.”

I am grateful for more piles of things everywhere, for lots to be done, for new drawer pulls and knobs even if there are a few extra holes, and half a closet that is now organized.

I am grateful for clean sheets.

I am grateful for a Chiefs game tonight.

I am grateful for online bill pay.

I am grateful for a boss who encourages me to do what I know how to do: research. I am going to know so much about this particular clinical trial and be able to pronounce the drug name and know its effects on colorectal cancer before we ever meet the study director.

I am grateful that Dave is here and a few more items are being crossed off the list.

And I am grateful for new friends who send encouraging text messages that are Power-filled.