Tiny Things

I was inspired by this post that Sheri wrote, and thought I'd think for a minute or two and make my own list.

Tonight, I'm grateful for tiny things.

• For a warm bed to crawl into at the end of a long day at work.
• For a phone call that was less about crisis, and more about chatting.
• For the fact that my friend made a wise decision after our conversation this week when I was sure she wouldn't.
• For the quick lessons of reality that I've lived in the last couple of months.
• For a life that is not easy, but has vitality right now.
• For days when I can sleep in a little - and not have to wake from the bad dreams.
• For a good novel to curl up with.
• For friends who write interesting blog posts.
• For dried mango to eat.
• For a change in work schedule that means I won't have to work 10 straight days this month.
• For patience as I spent three hours dealing with a bridal couple at work today. (It should have taken just under an hour, but they were indecisive.)
• For a day that was busy at work, so the shift went quickly.
• For the song "Hallelujah" which my brother finally lent me the CD of. I've been looking for it ever since I read the article I mentioned here a while back. And then, God started teaching me to pray "hallelujah".
• For a family that loves me, even when we're battling over various issues.
• For the fact that my friend is choosing to allow people to see her vulnerability and accept help from some of us.
• For a moment when my friend wondered how I was doing - what was going on in my life, rather than sharing her latest crisis.
• For a level head, common sense, and an ability to chat aimlessly when necessary - all of which have been saving graces in crisis moments the last few weeks.
• For high speed internet that lets me indulge my need to blog, to read blogs, and to email.
• For a fantastic public library system that is feeding my reading obsession these days.
• For a relationship with God that seems to be growing, rather than stagnant.