i am grateful...

for time to reflect.

for friends who make that possible.

for the e-ticket to new mexico that i received this morning.

for support and encouragement.

for medical donations from strangers to cover what my insurance does not.

for the whatever-it-is that is inspiring my 11 year-old mentee to try to stay out of trouble.

for temranillo (a grape varietal that makes yummmmmmmmmy wine).

for the love and patience that my husband is full of. that fact that he puts up with me makes my draw drop sometimes.

for carribean-jerk chicken wings delivered to my house.

for joe-joe ginger sandwich-creme cookies from trader joes

for the shorties. always for the shorties. for their safety, well-being, and their unconditional adoration. it rocks my world.

for family.

for friends. (who are also family)

and love. love. love.