Gratitude Friday

1. Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital. They took such good care of Dexter this weekend, and for the past few months with his physical therapy. I feel so lucky that they are there.

2. Surprise flowers at work. I might not always love my job, but I work with some of the kindest people, one of whom bought me flowers because I was having a rough week.

3. Green grass and blue sky, after a week of snow.

4. Sherry Richert Belul and her shenanigans. This time it’s Plant a Kiss Day, which I’ll be participating in. She is an instigator of joy, and I adore her.

5. Flexible paid work. With Dexter being sick, and then needing regular doses of medication and lots of company, it was so nice to have work that understood and allowed for my need to be flexible.

Bonus Joy: Even though it was a rough one, we had another week with Dexter. I’m so grateful he’s feeling better, not suffering. That’s all I want–not more time, not a miracle cure for his cancer, just that he is happy and well while he’s with us, and when it’s time to go, that he have an easy death.

1. Snow days, sick days. I had a combination of both this past week. Over the course of three days, we got about 22 inches of snow, which resulted in two early closures at Colorado State University, which didn’t really matter so much for me because I was already home sick.

2. A husband who will dig potty trails for our dogs, especially to make it easier for Cancer Boy with his bum leg to get around.

He’s also the kind of husband who helps a neighbor get her car unstuck so she can get to work. A neighbor who on her way home from work (at the Silver Grill Cafe) leaves a thank you gift on our front door step. Sweet, sweet karma.