I am grateful for so much these days. When I lived on the side of the mountain right in the path of a "wind tunnel", there were winter nights when I gathered the dogs into our TINY radio room in the middle of the house and we just held each other hoping the house wouldn't blow apart. It was often too icy and too severe to try and leave, even in the Jeep. I am grateful that I live in a sturdier house now, even though I loved the old house dearly. I remember howling wind blowing my horses' hay away...watching them huddle together under the roofs I built, wearing their storm blankets, ice clinging to their muzzles. All 4 of them have it better now. I am grateful for that even though I miss them very much. I am grateful for my strength, for the company of my most wonderful dog, for my dear friends, for my own good health and the health of those I love, I am grateful for the Arizona adventure and all it taught me, the friends I made there that I will cherish forever, the companion I shared that adventure with and all he taught me, he will be in my heart forever. I live a charmed life (my brother says that) even though most people wouldn't see it as such! I am grateful every day.
