Today, I am grateful for waking up without pain. The trip to the dentist may have been free monetarily, but it was not free of pain. My face and gums hurt well into the wee hours of this morning or late into the night. Perspective.
I am grateful for being sober and grateful for being given the opportunity to serve our community tomorrow as we participate in an educational event surrounding overdose prevention.
I am grateful for our VP for allowing me 30 days to apply for certifications and I am grateful for my leadership team in creating a position that I can serve in.
I am grateful for hearing the birds and feeling the coolness of the morning air as the sun rises.
I am grateful for Lil Man and Lucy and their companionship. I am grateful that Lucy is finally warming up to the idea of getting petted and snuggled. I am grateful for only one snippy moment during the night from Lil Man as Lucy walked by him to get water.
I am grateful for my friends and their support as I am wrangled with the webs of stress as our leaders learn about regulations for which my degrees will serve our community and I wait for their decisions.
Sober. Strong. Grateful.