November Gratefulness #4

Today was tough. I showed up at the doctor's office for the third time in seven days, only to find out that I will need to come back again on Monday to get my final paperwork. My arm is still bruised from the bloodwork done last week. Gracie was restless, running laps around the house, barking nonstop, harassing the cat, and generally getting on my last nerve. The weather was gray and wet, which predictably led to a gloomy mood. I tackled a ton of work, but didn't seem to get ahead of the game. I decided towards the end of the afternoon that I needed a mental break and was all set to tackle a new craft project when I realized that I was missing a crucial piece. Bill had the car (we're now a 1-car household) so I couldn't run to the store. A super short dinner got me 10 minutes will Bill before he left for his Wednesday class. It's now almost 10pm and he's not home yet.

Still, it's these kind of days where finding something to be grateful about is most meaningful. So here we go.

I am grateful to have gotten a completely clean bill of health on my blood panel. I've never had my cholesterol, glucose, or other "stuff" tested (at least, not that I can remember) and after all of the health ups and downs of the last couple years I was pleasantly surprised to find that I am well within normal parameters for everything. And once I get the final TB results confirmed on Monday, we'll have the final paperwork done for our adoption approval process. That is a HUGE step.

I am grateful for good hair days, and for having "slightly crazy hair" all the time so that, when I forget to brush it, no one notices. (Or maybe I'm grateful for the kindness of strangers who don't goggle over my obviously uncombed hair.)

I am grateful for amazing colleagues at work, and for the confidence to run a business. I feel like have finally come into my own as a boss, and am excited about opportunities in the coming year.

I am grateful for how easy it is to reconnect with friends, and how gracious they are about my long-delayed efforts to reach out. I am excited about lunch dates on Fridays, and silly movies on the weekends, and plans for girls weekends in the new year.

I am grateful that bad days only last for 24 hours.