I'm grateful for many things today. Here's just a few:
-Running. Yesterday at physical therapy I was able to run a mile (PAIN FREE!) for the first time in over 4 months.
-Music. Pandora has made the world of paper-grading so much more enjoyable.
-Students who care. In grading papers, I can tell how much effort some of these students put into the paper, and I'm learning so much from them! Also, I got the mid-semester evaluations back, and got to read some really nice comments. :-) Nothing like some good positive feedback.
-Physical health. Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to be healthy, and to know enough about health to take care of others.
-Skills. No, but really. I'm grateful I've had the opportunity in my life to learn basic skills like reading, writing, cooking, cleaning, etc. that allow me to be a competent individual in this world. I love being able to contribute to the Kingdom.
-Snow. Yes, it's freezing. But there's something beautiful about getting to get all snuggly in sweaters, scarves, and boots. Plus, now I have a legitimate excuse to go get caramel apple cider!
-People. When I take a few moments to look at the people around me, really look, I can see their goodness, and how they try to share it with the world. I love being surrounded, as C. S. Lewis puts it, by potential gods and goddesses. It truly is no small thing.
Smile a little today. We live in a beautiful world with fantastic challenges and opportunities.
