I must say that the last seven days have been by far the best I’ve had in months – and no, the recent election had nothing to do with it. So here’s a not so short list of things I’m thankful for this week.
- That a chest cold I’d been dragging along for the last several weeks seems to have finally left the building. It’s amazing what how much better your outlook on life can be when you can take a full breath and not be in jeopardy of kicking off a coughing fit.
- Volunteering at Calvin Donaldson. For one, the teacher I’m working with is a class act. He chose to work in one of the tougher schools in our county and is good at what he does. Kudos to Will Honeycutt for both the invite and the decision to inquire with Mike about helping in there. The kids are great and take well to the unpolished help I have to offer. I consider it an honor to be a part of that classroom.
- Our family had the chance to help with IHN at our church this week. This is an opportunity we’ve always been glad to take part in. This week was particularly good because our oldest daughter Emma was able to relate with the girls there – working on homework together then run around the church like banshees.
- Singing. Another benefit of feeling better is feeling like you’re able to do something more than get up, wash, eat, work, sleep. Having the energy, lungs and opportunity to sing with some guys last night was a gift. I forgot how much I enjoyed it.
- Chattup. Thanks to John Hawbaker and the Chattariti folk for putting these together. Thanks to Sara for letting her husband out for the night so he can talk through political musings with folk who don’t share his opinions. I’m a firm believer that isolated political beliefs breed insanity.
- My work. For all the headache and garbage we have to deal with running a small business we’re blessed folk.
- My friends. I’m amazed by them.
- Chattanooga. Quite honestly, this city rocks. I’ve lived, traveled and worked all over. This place is special – don’t take it for granted.
