Michael Wender

March 8, 2021

Ten Things I’m Thankful For

It’s Sunday evening. Our house is quieting down after a fun weekend. Here are ten things I’m thankful for in this moment:

  1. Our oldest daughter was baptized today.
  2. I was honored that she picked me to do it.
  3. Today’s crystal clear skies and the promise of green breaking out across the dreary late-winter countryside. 
  4. The way a face mask keeps my cheeks warm as I walk through the parking lot after a late evening grocery run.
  5. A Sunday afternoon lunch with extra helpings of good conversation. 
  6. The books we’ve read aloud as a family this past year: The Green Ember Series and we're in the middle of The Wingfeather Saga.
  7. Impromptu Starbucks runs with my daughters, taking one at a time on separate days so they’ll know they’re special. 
  8. Those in our family who have recovered from COVID, and the blessing that none of my immediate family has had it. 
  9. I’ve been working from home for the past twenty years.
  10. Peace enough to sit down and reflect in this moment.

There, that was fun. Have I inspired you to do the same? Until next time...