[Andrea]

I am grateful I was able to find the words to stand up to someone who has been hateful to me and to Rene (and this person doesn't even know Rene) and I was able to do it without being hateful myself. <insert patting myself on the back smiley here>

I am grateful I have a good friend who overheard the hatefulness and was able to provide me with sufficient information to deal with it.

I am grateful for our little house that is currently warm from the fire in the fireplace.

I am grateful for the small monthly mortgage payment so Rene can continue to stay home and take care of me instead of finding a job to offset the three unpaid furlough days a month.

I am grateful for the long weekends three times a month.

I am grateful that tomorrow is a furlough Friday so I have the next three days off.

I am grateful for my honey, Rene, who has taught me to enjoy life.

Andrea