It's been almost a year since I last wrote a blog post about things that I'm grateful for so it's about time for a new one. I've actually kept a gratitude journal during the challenging month of February and here are some of the things I've noted down:
1. Being able to walk again! For every day and every step, I get a little bit faster and a little bit stronger and I can't wait to be climbing mountains again soon.
2. Gentle, restorative yoga. I may still be far from my regular practice but at least I'm back on my mat where I belong.
3. The tax return that ended up covering my hospital bill.
4. Skin on skin contact. Was there ever a greater form of healing?
5. Being back at work. Not just working with motivated, curious students but also hanging out with other teachers, making jokes, doing crossword puzzles and talking about other things than being sick.
6. Vegan mango yogurt. Delicious.
7. God. For showing me that even when everything else is taken from us, we can put our faith in him and trust that there is a divine plan behind every struggle.
8. Pan de Quinoa. Pretty much the only gluten-free bread that I've been able to find in Ecuador.
9. People that don't run when things get ugly, uncomfortable and less than perfect. I just love you.
10. Last but definitely not least, every single person that has helped me in some way during this month. Be that through buying groceries, driving me to doctor's appointments, sending messages or holding me in your thoughts and prayers. All these drops of kindness became an ocean that carried me all the way to the shore.
Thank you ❤
Thank you ❤
