Yikes, too long! I got home yesterday only to turn around today for an out-of-town work meeting this week. Hit quite the severe thunderstorm situation on the highway. Pulled over 3 times - twice for hail. I’m grateful I did not make it to my location but safe and sound in a hotel room about halfway. It’s not exactly a destination hotel, lol. But clean and comfy thus far. I’ll take it.
I’m soooo grateful the dog girl is still with us. I took her to her vet, miles from home last week. Vet didn’t think it looked too good. Sent me away while they did blood work and xrays, and when I said we also have to do her vaccinations, she kindly said “yes, but only if it’s necessary.” I needed that spelled out for me. 
It was a long 1.5hrs, but her bloodwork came back clean and the xrays clear! Lipomas. And some nasty giardia. Again, I’ll take it. I’m grateful this was a wake up call, though, for her dad and I. One day the news will be different. Grateful for the reminder that every day is a gift.
I’m grateful I got to see my sweet Mama last week. Grateful she is still with us too. I’ll be sad when she’s not, but will be grateful that this time can end for her. It can’t be easy, losing your words. I’m grateful for the time we spent outside. That she loved the cupcakes I brought. That I heard her genuine laugh, at something goofy I said. Yep, I’ll take it.
It’s sometimes hard to go to my hometown, where she lives, as there isn’t much there that’s home anymore. Nothing, really, except her. It’s hard to go and hard to leave. I want to cling to what was, somehow, to see if I can bring it back. Grateful I can learn to let go. Grateful when I do, it makes space instead for gratitude for all that was - and still is in my mind, my memories, my love for it all.
I’m also grateful the life carries on, as it should. That I have a wee home I love. And oh! Exciting news! It took a few more weeks for the lawyers to do all the paperwork-y things, but I found out last week… I also have a patch of forest I call home!
It’s delightful. I’m grateful I detoured on my way home yesterday. Walked it’s trail - fresh deer tracks in the mud. Hugged a tree or two. Found a strawberry! Said hi to the birds. Butterflies too. Back on the highway, couldn’t stop smiling, thinking of my plans for a wee cabin, where I can safely become a forest-dwelling old woman, writing poems for the critters around me.
I’m grateful for my work. My piggy bank’s a little lean. 
I’m grateful for another day. 
I’m grateful I know I would not feel like this if I wasn’t sober.
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Yeah to getting the places insured. Have a wonderful day and hope you do enjoy your nap!