46 things I'm thankful for

46 things I'm thankful for since my last birthday (in alpha order):

1. Ability to afford getting roof re-done
2. A car (Kia) that works well)
3. A van (Grand Caravan) that works well
4. Beautiful flowers from friend “J”
5. Clean, hot water to shower
6. Daughter
7. Delicious birthday breakfast, lunch, and dinner
8. Dryer that works
9. Fabulous birthday cake from friend “J”
10. Family Zoom meetings
11. Freshly painted kitchen
12. Friend "C"
13. Friend "J"
14. Fun socks (“good vibes,” “ringmaster”)
15. Garden gloves I forgot I’d ordered arrived and they’re lovely
16. God’s love and mercy
17. Great co-workers
18. Husband’s kindness towards me
19. Kids doing chores fairly well
20. Kids doing school work independently
21. Manager (M) I work well with
22. Medication to manage my depression
23. More interactions with neighbours
24. My home - we have the space we need for our family
25. My husband J who works hard and takes care of me
26. My neighbourhood - safe & calm. Sitting on my porch is like being at a cottage. Trees, birdsong, squirrels, and bunnies.
27. No shortage of toilet paper (that’s a Covid-19 joke)
28. Online church services
29. Our investments are doing ok
30. Plenty of food options
31. Seedlings growing in my dining room
32. Socially distanced dinner with my Dad
33. Socially distanced lunch with friend “C”
34. Socially distanced quick visit from friend “J”
35. Son 1
36. Son 1 is passing his Grade 10 courses
37. Son 2
38. Son 3
39. Sunshine
40. The ability to video chat
41. The ability to work from home
42. Walks with my daughter and youngest son
43. Washing machine that works
44. We are all healthy - no one in my home, extended family, or friends has caught Covid-19
45. We are financially secure
46. “Joyful” t-shirt is beautiful