Sunday, October 18, 2015

32 Things I'm Grateful For


I'm grateful for...

  1. My wonderful wife who takes care of Elinor, Vinnie and me.
  2. My beautiful daughter who smiles whenever she sees me.
  3. That Vinnie is recovering from his back problems (and that we don't have to help him go potty anymore!)
  4. Morning showers.
  5. Wednesday's synergistic synergy meetings.
  6. Macaroni and Cheese.
  7. My mom who makes time to chat with me on the phone on Wednesdays.
  8. Podcasts and audiobooks made by people willing to share their knowledge with the world.
  9. That my job is back to normal working hours and I genuinely like the projects I'm working on.
  10. My dad who knows he can call to chat with me in the morning when everyone else is still asleep.
  11. Richard & Hope's work at Willamette and Chemeketa.
  12. A church who loves us and supports us in times of need.
  13. Our small home.
  14. My brother for being an excellent podcast host.
  15. My iPhone.
  16. Steve & Mary's guidance and friendship.
  17. That my sister still talks to me despite being a "mean older brother" while growing up.
  18. Christ's sacrifice on the cross for my sins.
  19. Taking walks along the waterfront.
  20. Excel.
  21. The wonderful people living in our rentals.
  22. Lee & Michelle's enthusiasm for our current phase of life.
  23. Space heaters that are perfect for cuddling with Vinnie in front of.
  24. Naps.
  25. Working from home most of the time.
  26. Man Club on Friday mornings.
  27. Matt & Cam's friendship and investing encouragement.
  28. Our Community Group who came to our rescue during a tough pregnancy and first couple of months.
  29. Swapping foot messages with Jessi.
  30. Wifi.
  31. My health.
  32. These last 32 years!