Be Grateful for the Little Things

Sometimes I suck at seeing the love.

The love when he handles the hard things so I don’t get stressed.

The long hours he works and I wish he’d just not be so dedicated and just relax.

The love he shows me by running kids around – even the ones he didn’t create.

The sacrifice for our family in energy, personal time and quiet.

The simple texts of a ❤️ that even I can take for granted (you’d think loss would remind me to always be grateful).

When he rolls over and holds me in the middle of the night even though he is not a cuddly guy by nature.

The coffee he brings me in bed (we both do this and trade off).

The fires he builds because he knows I hate being cold and fire 🔥 makes me happy.

The dates he plans even when we are very busy and tired. We are both homebodies but he still goes out of his ways to make time for me.

The way he reaches for my hand while we watch Ted Lasso.

My love language is touch and his is words of affirmation.

Sometimes he forgets to touch me as much as I want and I forget to affirm and have gratitude for his countless sacrifices.

Loss teaches us so many things but sometimes even those of us with big loss forget to be grateful for the small things. After all, they really are the big things.

So I’m affirming his love in all the ways he shows it, even when I’m looking for different/more.

Gratitude is the one emotion that will forever change your life, your attitude and your relationships.

He’s not perfect but I’m grateful for who he is and what he brings to my life.

Goodnight world, be grateful for small blessings tonight.

Michelle ❤️