Saving a skink.

September 24, 2026

Day 3,481

Thankful for: 

A good day at work. 

A cool morning. 

Kind people at work. 

My family. 

A relaxing evening at home. 

We saved a skink stuck in a sticky trap today. I didn't think he would make it, but we had vegetable oil, and we worked slowly and carefully to release him. I was so thankful we were able to get him off. He ran to the grass and went down into it. 

I was thankful for a really easy dinner of cereal because Matt was at school. 

The feeling of going to bed. 

Flowers on the side of the road.

September 23, 2026

Day 3,480

Thankful for: 

A good appointment for Matt. 

The feeling of a great weight being lifted from our family. 

A good day at work. 

Rain. 

Cold air. 

A pretty drive home. 

Mushrooms. 

Flowers on the side of the road. 

Kabobs for dinner. It was delicious. 

A board meeting over zoom. I didn't have to stay at work for so long. 

Time with my family. 

Laughter. 

Cuddles from Addy and Tobin. It doesn't happen often. 

A long, hot shower before bed. 

Warm milk in a pretty mug. 

Time to sleep. 

Artemis girl. I love her face. 

Help and no pain.

September 22, 2026

Day 3,479

Thankful for: 

Rain. 

A good day at work. 

Matt isn't in pain. 

Family and friends helping and praying for us. 

Sleep. 

The feeling of my bed. 

Time at home. 

Five things on a Monday.

September 21, 2026

Day 3,478

Thankful for: 

Rest and relief for Matt from medicine and sleep. 

Help from my family. 

People who pray for us. 

Time at home in the evening with the great loves of my life. 

Laughing with Adelyn. 

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.