Ruminations from the Temple

On this day that is designated for turkey and family gatherings, whether good or bad, I am grateful. Well, that is not a surprise...so is everyone else on every social media in existence. And, thankfully, for the most part everyone seems deliriously happy. However, I have a dilemma. While I am not exactly delirious at the moment, I am oh-so-grateful for so many things that I cannot verbalize, for one reason or another. I am so very happy and blessed at my turn of circumstances - more than I could ever say. Perhaps someday I will write a book. I'm grateful for beautiful souls. I'm grateful for provision...always. I'm grateful for music. I'm grateful for breath. I'm grateful for squishy mattresses and sunshine streaming through windows. I'm grateful for the last of the fall leaves hanging on for dear life. I'm grateful for comfy throws and the color red. I'm grateful for kisses and hugs. And smiles...I especially like those. I'm