Last night as I fell asleep, I went over the things for which I’m grateful. I try to do this as often as I can. It’s a good exercise; being actively thankful, I don’t take things for granted. Here’s what I’ve got right now, off the top of my head.

• My kids, their health, (and, may they always have good health.)
• My health. My ability to heal.
• My family, my friends, my support system. Truly, I could not live without them.
• A roof over my head, my job, my ex’s job, and the support I get.
• My first-world problems. (As opposed to others with way more serious issues.)
• The wonderful experiences I have, for they bring me joy.
• The tougher experiences I’ve had, for what I learn from them.
• My memories of loved ones who’ve passed. The experiences I had with them.
• Nature, her bounty and wonder.
• Music of all kinds.
• Time to think.
• Technology, for making my life easier, and enabling me to keep in touch.
• My grandma, bless her heart. She’s 92, and still feisty.
• Things; although not the most important, what I now have makes me smile.
• My gifts; both my uniqueness and my similarities to others.
• The privilege of being a mother.
• Life itself.

I like this exercise. I am truly blessed.