I am Thankful Today

I am thankful today for:

• Friends, coworkers, and family members who keep me from going off the deep end.
• Manufacturers of pouches (Hollister, Nu-Hope, etc.) who continually redesign their products to make them discreet, comfortable, and easy to clean and replace.
• Medical professionals who combine expertise with empathy, going against the charted course when it makes sense to do so when the patient is breaking down.
• Food Faeries who offered their tasty cooking so that we could feed the family while we were down and out.
• The desire to live a long life and the willingness to do whatever it takes to live one.

I am especially thankful for Dorothy, who lifts me up even though she bears a heavy burden herself. It is good to hear her laugh as much as she does these days. We've both been through a lot and still have a few hurdles to jump. But, all-in-all, our home is a happy place. I'd hate to admit it, but having a new kitten helps.