I am thankful that, so far, it isn't worse than it is.

I am thankful that my brother has moved back east.

I am thankful that he doesn't have to sneak his cat in and so it doesn't have to stay with me in the meantime.

I am thankful that I have family that cares about me and tries to understand my illness, though it is trying on all of us.

I am thankful that I have great friend of long standing that forgive my disappearing from contact from long periods and don't even ask why.

I am thankful for an understanding landlord who tolerates my eccentricities, provides reliable people to take care of my monsters when I go to Florida or when I was committed, and who has decided not to raise my rent this year.

I am thankful that I have no one to worry about in Iraq or Afghanistan.



I am thankful that I can be thankful.