Thanks

To say we've been through a lot this year is the understatement of the century.  We sat down at dinner last week.  Worn out.  Beat up.  At our max.  We reflected on the last six months.

 And we're grateful.

~ for the wine I can now drink -- and need
~ for the chocolate
~ for the beautiful flowers to brighten our day
~ for the cards and messages offering condolences 
~ for the thoughts, prayers of encouragement
~ for the texts and calls
~ for the promise of a night out
~ for the delicious cupcakes
~ for the Easter dinner neither one of us had the motivation to cook
~ for the patience and understanding 
~ for the figurine that reminds us of our strength
~ for the sharing of stories giving hope for the future 
~ for the peace
~ for the hugs, near and far
~ for thinking and caring for us