I'm taking it.

My sister's challenge that is. List 5 things I am grateful for everyday this month. It seems appropriate given the holiday at the end of the month.

Here goes:

1. My church calling. I am really enjoying what I am doing right now and I feel motivated and geared up to improve in this new coming year.

2. My friend Kelly. I talked to her the other day and it filled me up for the afternoon. Every time we talk which isn't nearly enough, it feels a bit like home. We couldn't live further apart and I lament this nearly daily, but I'd rather have her in Boston than not at all.

3. Literature. I am glad I like to read. There are so many things to learn from books, and I love ending the day with one.

4. My legs. They've carried me many miles, literally and figuratively. They took me 6 yesterday morning and I loved them for it.

5. This here computer. We lost our internet connection for a few hours yesterday and I realized how dependent on it I am to stay in touch with the rest of the world.