Counting my blessings

1) I had the chance to slow down and spend more time than usual with my kids. More trips to the parks and more energy to play.

2) My wife got pregnant and gave birth this year. Adding another member to the family.

3) I had the time to try out new hobbies and do some landscaping in the backyard.

4) I have published a few poems for the first time.

5) This time last year, I was too scared to show anyone, even my wife, any of my work. Now I'm apart of a writing community.

6) I've gotten more involved in my community by volunteering.

I understand that many people haven't had a good experience. For some, it has been horrifying. So I am grateful for my health, which hasn't always been okay. I'm grateful for the time and opportunity that I had to grow as an individual as well.