• for the ability and fortitude to recognize the blessings in the midst of the stress and overwhelm.
• for the warmth of a fire on a frigid evening.
• for encouraging messages from the closest ones who care enough to stay close when all I can do is hang on.
• for purring that calms.
• for the desire to try new things, if not for me, for Sam.
• for snow sparkle and beams of sunlight.
• for being in love and being loved back.
• for trash day.
• for the Veggie Tales theme song – thank you, Chris.

For these things this evening, I am grateful.