Another Day Above Ground

I am grateful for another day of life...another day above ground. It is an opportunity to notice the beauty around me, show compassion where there is suffering, healing where there is woundedness and express my love to my family. I am grateful for this opportunity.

I am grateful that Darwin felt well enough to walk to the stop sign - the first time he has been there in over a month. I am grateful for the medicine and the expert medical care that can offer him his best chance at a life filled with good things with minimal pain.

I am grateful that the neighbors appear to be intimidated by me and have not yet confronted me with their anger and abusive treatment. I am grateful for the protection of the spirits from the psychic fallout of their wrath.

I am grateful for neighbors Tom and Marve who served in Viet Nam out of duty and love for this country. I am grateful for the sacrifice they have made in their attempt to defend my freedom and well-being from those who would enslave.

I am grateful for the strong cup of coffee this morning that, even while I write, is coursing through my veins.

For all these things and more, I give thanks.