Gratitude

World events have turned my thoughts gratitude-bound.

The disaster in Haiti has yanked me out of my self and made me take a look at what is so rich, beautiful, blessed and solid in my life.
 ~ My family, healthy and loving and supportive.
~ My own health and my growing strength and belief in my self.
~ My house, this cranky, creaky, drafty old charming place that has sheltered me for so many years.
~ My work, and the generous opportunities to pursue my art.
For these, and so much more, I will lie down tonight and hold my head in my hands and say "thank you thank you thank you thank you" until I fall asleep, safe and warm.