How do I express gratitude for all of the things? For the outpouring of birthday wishes, sweet and thoughtful gifts, generosity, spending a perfect day with my best friend?
I don’t take it lightly. On my run yesterday, I reflected on the last year. There were a few weird illnesses, some scary events… weird things. Things that made me think- am I not supposed to make it to 40? Stephanie died at 39. It wasn’t a given.
So, yesterday, I felt grateful for all of the concrete things and people… but also, so grateful for life. For breathing and feeling. For my ability to run and laugh and be still and move. For the gift of our kids and our family and friends. For 40 years through thick and thin.
It’s not a given and I am grateful.
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