After our annual “Fire Safety In-Service” (not my favorite pastime), I stopped home for a couple of things. While there, I received a phone call that was truly a blessing. I have been facing a couple of challenging situations and this conversation was a cherished opportunity to share and discuss it with a caring confidant.

I was so grateful.

After hanging up the phone, I walked toward our little convent chapel, meaning to quickly genuflect (as I customarily do) before leaving to return to my workplace.

As I was about to hurriedly do this, it occurred to me to do otherwise. I spontaneously told myself something to the effect of: “Don’t just hurry past; stop in and say ‘thank you.’ ”

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Truly, I have so much for which to say “thank you.” A beautiful fall day such as this makes me especially aware of this.

I had gone out with a couple of our residents for a walk earlier in the afternoon. The beautiful temperatures and golden leaves around me helped put more of a spring in my step. In fact, I gave into my childish whim and jumped in a pile of leaves. (Some days, it seems I’ll never grow up.)

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