Writing While Happy

I'm just gonna make a list of the things I've noticed myself be grateful for lately. Firstly, from this evening:

People who are willing to serve. People who care, and people who listen without judgement. Gifts from generous people.

I don't know, I've just been dealing with a lot lately... But what I really want to do is get more specific with this gratitude list.

I'm grateful Cameron was willing to drive me home when I was feeling sick, that Robert noticed and asked how I was doing, that I could call Chris and have him listen to me without judgement while I worked through something for a minute, for my roommate Lauren not only lending me a skirt to match the shirt I wanted to wear, but giving it to me (!!) And I'm grateful I went to Stake Conference even though I really, REALLY didn't want to, and that I was able to see my family today and kiss my nieces's faces and hold the Corby-miester and kiss my mom and hug my sisters and brothers (those that live here, I mean.)

And from earlier in the week, in no particular oder: I'm grateful for the ability to cry, for talking to Bart, for bonfires and forgiveness and friends. Healing hugs and letting go and moving forward and all of it, thank you. For comfort and understanding and new experiences and challenge and wondering what's the next step. And I appreciate revelation and love and kindness, for my kids to love and teach and laugh with, and the beauty that nature has fallen into this week; the mountains and the sun and the sky.

These are the beautiful things.