November 14

I have to admit that I'm a little surprised that I've stuck with this as long as I have. I'm kind of proud of myself for posting something every single day. I really figured I'd give up or forget or something.....and maybe at some point I will. But, I'm glad I've done it for this long. It really does seem to help my attitude and general mood to stop and think about the things I'm thankful for.

Today I am thankful for yesterday. I know that sounds weird, but it's true. I had a chance to spend some time with my dad and our former family doctor. That might also sound weird, but my parents started going to this doctor when they moved to Austin in 1965, and with my mom's health issues they saw him a LOT. As much as a doctor can be a friend, he was. He had a historical artifact that he wanted to give to me, so that was really cool in and of itself. But, I think, even better, was a chance for my dad and I to remember and talk about my mom along with someone else who misses her, but is slightly removed from some of the most intense emotions. He lost his wife 6 years ago, and he just recently adopted a rescue dog to keep him company -- so he and my dad have quite a bit in common. I actually think they might get together again, just the two of them. Neither one of them are very social guys, but they both seemed to enjoy the visit. So...I'm thankful for the historical artifact...I'm thankful for the time out in the beautiful hill country...and I'm thankful for the time spent with those two neat guys.