Nothing and Everything

It’s 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon and I have nothing.

Nothing in the “inspiration to write something cute and funny” department.

Nothing in the “I have a story for you!” department.

Nothing in the “here’s another poem or cat photo” department.

And, yet…

I have everything.

I have everything in a job that affords time off during the holidays.

I have everything in friends who invite me into their lovely home for Thanksgiving and present a royal feast of turkey, stuffing and pie.

I have everything in a roommate that lets me buy her a cup of coffee on her birthday.

I have everything in a mom who still smiles and gives me kisses at 98.

I have everything in the memories of my father, his work ethic and his humor.

I have everything in the ability to move around, whether it be on foot, on a bike or driving aimlessly around in a vehicle.

I have everything in a roof over my head, a hot shower and sustenance in food.

I have everything in two furry faces that I adore.

I have everything in the ability to think, to love, to read a book or write a post.

I have everything in a closet full of clothes and a set of Star Trek pajamas.

I have everything in the beauty of my state and country, from spring to summer to fall to winter.

I have everything in church community and the gifts that God graciously gives.

I have everything in a supportive blogging community and Facebook friends.

I have everything in the people I can love and hug.

I have everything in standing upright, breathing, smelling, touching and tasting.

So, while I have nothing to write about in regard to doors or cats or vacation or how long it took Natasha and I to put up the Christmas tree and decorations…

I have everything.

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