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I always wonder why “gratefullness” is not a word, then I remember, “Oh! It’s gratitude!”

On a bad day, it’s always good to remember what you’re grateful for. So I’m taking a deep breath, and writing 15 things for which I’m grateful.

1. Loving parents.
2. Great friends (I may get more specific).
3. An amazing church, Richmond Mennonite Fellowship. They really GET it.
4. Star Light Ministries, and all the people who make it what it is.
5. Shelter.
6. My car, and the fact that it’s paid off!
7. The price of gas has gone down.
8. I’m going to see my friend Sohini next Monday.
9. My friend Jack and his amazing art work.
10. The friends I’ve made on the internet (not talking about dating sites here!).
11. Laughter, and lots of it.
12. New friends.
13. My best friends, Todd and Kelly.
14. My godchildren.
15. My brain.

Wow. When I started, I thought it’d be hard to make it to 15. Instead, I don’t want to stop.

I found a prayer in Gates of Prayer: The New Union Prayer Book, the prayer book used by many reform synagogues. Here it is:

There are many who say: “O that we might see some good! Bestow Your favor upon us, O Eternal One!” And yet You have put joy in my heart, more than others have when their grain and their wine abound. In peace I will both ie down and sleep, for You alone, Lord, make me live unafraid.

May it ever be.