It is a somber Tuesday after the incident on the Francis Scott Key Bridge. That is my local commuter bridge and the one I took to work daily for over a decade before getting my current, local job.
My BIL / SIL take it still take it. I am thankful their commute did not line up with the incident. We called them both when we saw the news early this morning to check. I am also thankful for those who were able to be saved so far out of the harbor.
I pray that more folks who fell in are found and saved.
Something I used to do on my socials in the past was post a little morning post about how thankful I am for anything I thought of that morning. I am going to start doing that again using the hashtag #ImThankful in case you want to mute / it's not your thing.
Today, let's start out by saying I am thankful that the Lord has entrusted me with my four wonderful children and my wife. I am lucky to have all of them in my life and love them all so much.
Hope you are ready for the start of the week. After being out Friday, I am catching up on emails this morning. There is, of course, a lot, but it's doable.
I am thankful for having support both in my personal life and at work for when I am not around.
Saw #KillersOfTheFlowerMoon last night. After finally getting the book yesterday from library I made it about 1/3 through it before seeing movie. Facts align brilliantly between book and movie.
The plot itself had me worried though. As soon as the movie ended, checked last few pages to confirm that's how it went in the end, yep. (Helluva ending for movie btw. GO SEE IT.)
The past few mornings I have been dragging, not feeling great.
I am thankful that despite feeling like dung, it could be worse. I could always feel worse. I am thankful that it has not gotten worse and that I am not so sick I cannot get by through the day.
Through yesterday, we got about 3.5 inches of rain in a wild, windy storm event.
I am thankful to have a basement with a functional trench drain and a functional sump pump. Kept my oldest's bedroom, our laundry room, and our storage dry!
Hope any of my East Coast friends also stayed dry!
Been a busy week and the week keeps being busier. This weekend I'm also heading to Magfest with my BIL and Little MDMRN. My BIL got tickets for me and my oldest. I am thankful for the generosity. And the chance to go, this is my first convention of any kind I've been to since...hmm...Otakon in 2004...I think?
Working half day today after being off yesterday. Heading with the wife & kids up to the beach for the weekend to a family resort with an indoor pool. It'll be a fun few day away.
I'm thankful for this fun little excursion and hoping that the weather stays solid.
Heading to the elementary school soon as I got picked to be a chaperone on a field trip with the MDMRN Twins. My wife is with Twin 1, I am with Twin 2. I am thankful I am able to join them.
Looks like I am also taking the bus to the place.
Hope your day is great, but yea - expect me to be mostly quiet here most of the day.
The weather is all sorts of rainy which, meh - but it's good for the ground. We need some rain with how dry it's been. So, I guess I am thankful for the rain.
Last week was rough going to the gym. We only went twice all week. This week, we're already at two visits. I'm thankful for that and hopeful we can get back the momentum.
Today's the first day of Spring Break for my kids. We have a bonus kid at home who spent the night last night. I'm always thankful that my kids have been able to find friends, especially my older two in Middle and High School where that becomes harder.
Went to a solid public meeting yesterday. Yea, there were folks who were yelling to hear themselves talk, but the school planning folks listened to community input and actually changed their plans based on it. So, thankful for that.
Anyway, have a great middle of the week. We're halfway through.
Today has been raining like wild. It's unpleasant to walk in, but I'm sure it's a good thing for the grass / plants to get a good solid rain. So, I'm thankful for the rain.
I hope you have a wonderful Monday and great start to your week!