Jan 15 2009
Thursday Thankfulness
Today I am particularly thankful. It’s a frosty 12 degrees with a windchill of -6. I despise the cold above all other things, so why am I so grateful today?
1. For starters, the cold and light snow we got last night meant a 2 hour school delay this morning. Usually, that would make me groan, but not today! Delay meant that a) I had to cancel my client and b) no bus stop. Both of which translate to me not having to be out in the cold. I did have to clean & move my car, but it was a small price to pay in order to be able to stay home near a blazing fire.
2. I am thankful that our pellet stove is (knock on wood) in good working order today! It’s a pain to have to clean every morning, but it is rather toasty in here, and for only the same cost as it would be to run a fan. Gus loves it too, and he’s gotten pretty good about being near it for warmth without being unsafe.
3. On a more serious note, I am thankful that Gus has never been in a situation where anyone’s felt the need to physically restrain him. I came across the story of 8 year old Evelyn Towry yesterday, and it tied my stomach in knots for the rest of the night. There is something seriously wrong when a group of adults can’t think of any other means of handling a situation with a child that young - a child with known disabilities - that don’t involve physically restraining the child. Clearly the school is in need of some education. Best wishes to Evelyn and her family.
Chime in and share what you’re thankful for today.
