Sunday. Sunset. Spider.

September 20, 2026

Day 3,477

Thankful for: 

A good Sunday. 

A Sunday spent entirely at home. 

Prayer. 

People praying for Matt. 

A few long walks with Artemis. She got to meet a new dog friend today, and play with her other dog friends, Bella and Ziggy. 

Time with my family. 

Leftovers from the dinner the neighbors brought us. 

Artemis got to see her toad friend. 

Watched a show with Adelyn and laughed a lot. 

Family members checking on us. 

The forest. 

A beautiful sunset. 

Purple flowers. 

Spiders set free in the garden. 

Sweet neighbors.

September 19, 2026

Day 3,476

Thankful for: 

Help and medicine for Matt. 

A beautiful sunrise. 

My parents took Addy and Tobin to see Prince Caspian today at the Bible Museum. 

We got to come home from the hospital and give Matt the chance to pass the kidney stone at home. 

We have the sweetest neighbors. They brought us dinner tonight and it was so amazing. It's so nice to know kind people. 

Rest for Matt. 

Friday four.

September 18, 2026

Day 3,475

Thankful for: 

A glorious morning. 

Coming home early from work to be with Matt. 

Artemis. 

The weekend ahead. 

Relief for Matt.

September 17, 2026

Day 3,474

Thankful for: 

Relief for Matt from being very ill: pain medication, nausea medication, and sleep. 

Friends who care and check in. 

Family who cares and checks in. 

Family that helps me. 

Tomorrow is Friday. 

Rain. 

It's September. 

Our house is cozy. 

The feeling of bed after a very long day. 

Co-workers who help me and reassure me it's okay to stay home when I need to. 

Big spiders. 

A long walk with Artemis and our friends.

September 16, 2026

Day 3,473

Thankful for: 

A short, but good day at school. 

Time with Matt. 

A bagel sandwich for lunch. 

My dad came over to help us with something. He brought dinner when he came. 

I had a relaxing evening at home. 

I went for a long walk with Artemis and our neighbors. 

Tomorrow is Thursday, and the next day is Friday. 

Artemis was very happy today. She brings me so much joy. 

Watching Dr. Quinn with my kids. 

Time to sleep. 

Texting with my friend. 

A beautiful evening. 

Fall coming soon. 

Thankful list

September 15, 2026

Day 3,472

I am thankful it is the end of this day. 

I am thankful for the feeling of my bed. 

I am thankful for the feeling of being home and off and at ease. 

I am thankful for the feeling of finally letting go of my jaw I've been clenching all day. 

I am thankful that tomorrow is Wednesday. 

I am thankful for friends at work. 

I am thankful for my counseling appointment on Tuesday. 

I am thankful for a fun weekend coming up. 

I am thankful for my husband and kids and puppy. 

I am thankful for Dr. Quinn. 

I am thankful for time to sleep and shut off my brain. 

Four things on a Monday.

September 14, 2026

Day 3,471

Thankful for:

French toast for dinner. 

Time with my family. 

We watched a new movie tonight. It was really bad, but it was fun to watch a movie with my family. 

Time to sleep.