The other day I had a cold, and was feeling like I couldn't keep up/catch up with things...and being frustrated at little things that seemed to impede progress. Suddenly I stopped and realized where I was...in the world and in life, and I felt incredibly lucky.

Regardless of your lot, the little things can make a huge difference. I wanted to take a moment to thank people who in some small (but at the same time, huge) way are making my life easier or more pleasant, right now:

...Dr. Eastlack, my dermatologist, who has supported my acquisition of a home phototherapy unit (saves me several hours per week in trips to the dr's office for treatments, as well as major co-pay $$); the guy from the pathologist's office who returned my call *twice*, to explain a mysterious bill I'd received; my amazing, wonderful clients, who always show up when planned, and make my job a pleasure with their enthusiasm (and sometime sarcasm); my husband Greg, who supports me through everything; my sister Lori, who listens to my phone-babbling (and shares hers :>); REI, for offering to exchange the used hiking boots that I outgrew during pregnancy for a new pair (no extra cost in the end!); AMVETS and UCP, for picking up donations right from your house; the FedEx guy, who always waves and asks me how my training is going when he sees me on my bike; my parents, for having the good hearts they do; Greg's warm and caring (and extensive) family; my cats, who make me laugh and feel warm all the time...I hardly know where to stop this list!

Thanks. Not a day goes by that I don't feel grateful for a million things.