Grateful...

On the coat tails of Thanksgiving,

the day we are supposed to count our blessings,

I have realized that sometimes it's the every day things

that make me catch my breath-

remind me of how much I am truly filled with gratitude for-

how fortunate and I really am.

Beyond thankful for my safe, happy, healthy family and friends-

the little things that are sometimes forgotten,

shuffled to the side,

in the big picture.

The last few mornings have been a little rough- not the smoothest sailing for me.

Little hitches in my giddy-up...

But, in reflection, it has taken those little sticks in my spokes

for me to focus on all the good and all I really do have. ....

Grateful:

-for the fact we can go buy another space heater to keep us warmer

-that a simple call to the gas company brought back the warm water

-that while we were waiting for the warm water, we were able to share a beautiful meal together

-that I have more oatmeal to try again this morning not to burn

-that Tilly has a little yard to explore in, even if it means finding and 'consuming' small animals

-that we have a vet right up the street to call if this 'condition' does not improve

-that we have hot coffee

-that we have each other

-that we have so many coats, jackets, sweaters, hoodies, warm socks and slippers to keep us warm

-that I have someone to keep me warm and to give me giant, cozy hugs goodbye in the morning

-that there's always today for the barista not to mess up my drink at Starbucks (kidding)

-for the wonderful friends I am blessed to also have as co-workers with whom I can laugh and chat away the rest of the day

-for this:

-Grateful that I have this sight to behold as I type...

(and I love that Jordan texted me as I was taking this picture

and it actually showed up in the photo!- it says:

"Plan on us and a Xmas walk with T tonight")

-Grateful that I have an Xmas walk with my two Number Ones to look forward to tonight)

I know these some of these things are silly

things to be grateful for- but as I always say "it's the little things".

They really make life sweet.