Grateful

The sky is a cotton candy colored pink with some deeper reds mixed in now that the sun has disappeared over the horizon.  Over the last 24 hours I have worn a sundress and let the breeze in with temperatures in the 70s.  I have heard the violence of a severe storm throw the rain at my windows.  I have watched the blizzard like snow flurry out the office window.  I have received an unnecessary text from my ex-husband that just reminded me of his insecurities and cruelty.  I have felt the warmth of the community of friends and my sister and my parents.

And I think I am stronger because of it all.  In this moment I feel so incredibly grateful.  

I had started a very different post but this right here is what is important.