Sunday Gratitude – 25.VI.2023 – Actually a Sunday

I don’t know that I’m feeling particularly grateful today, but I’m going to give this a shot because I feel like it’s important.

I’m stuck today on a clear liquid diet due to a medical procedure tomorrow. To top that off, I need to drink a gallon of this vile liquid that simultaneously feels like it’s making my guts feel like they are squeezing out and that I want to throw up. On the other hand, I’m doing this now because it looks like an issue was caught very, very early, and taking care of it now is much easier than later. I do wonder if this was the inspiration for the scene in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince where Dumbledore keeps having to drink the liquid until the container is empty!

I am grateful for friends – those who call even when I don’t and those who are willing to help out in a pinch.

I’m thankful that this week was a lot calmer than many others – sure, there was a birthday, and a doctor’s appointment, and a trip to the airport, but the kids got to sleep in and relax, and I got a fair amount of stuff in the house done.

I’m grateful that I may have a solution to finding a place where I can go to Confession.

I’m grateful that although it was hot, it was still bearable without air conditioning.

I’m grateful for being able to read and write and discuss online. It means a lot.

As always, I’m grateful for each one of you, and hope things are well in your lives.

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