I am grateful today for a return to normalcy by way of Sunday morning Friends church in the sunroom, Sunday morning COR church in front of the fireplace, and afternoon Chiefs football.

I am grateful for a sister who makes me cry because of her compassion for others translated into passion for helping a Romanian family and sharing her story with the rest of us.

I am grateful for a brother who has such a way with words.

I am grateful for a husband who is deep down kind in word and in deed.

I am grateful for a daughter who hurts and lets me in.

I am grateful for a Dad who never ceases to amaze me on multiple levels.

I am grateful for a 50 degree afternoon to walk and enjoy a Sunday afternoon before a football game.

I am grateful for a good pair of walking shoes that I thoroughly intend to wear out.

And I am still grateful for a phone that takes pictures.