gratitudes after a hard 48 hours...
last moment with bird born on my porch
cleaning up the poop of baby birds
long-standing friendships
commitment of time
growing children, growing familiar
dealing with the differences
loving through the differences
road trip
hugging after a long separation
shared woes
doing something really, really, really hard
the something hard being over with
the relief that comes with honesty and communication
loving through ugliness
strength given when I am exhausted
adoration of husband increased even more
leadership in action
skillfulness of the tongue to guide sharp words into agreement
endurance beyond measure
hope beyond an ugly reality
our hopeless state
God's unending possibility with the willing heart
the power of prayer
loving another
being loved