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