40 Days of Thankfulness: Intro and Day 1

I was invited to the 40 Days of Thankfulness 'event' on Facebook.   Here is what the invite said:

"Each year in October we join together and challenge ourselves to post, write, or SHARE and DECLARE one gratitude per day. We are on our 5th year and challenge you to invite your entire friends list to join us!

We will throw in some specific challenges to get you really thinking and will also share some testimonials from those who've seen their lives and perspectives change as they worked through their 40 Days. 

40 Days is really about cleansing your mind & heart and detoxing from the negative, toxic thoughts, bitterness, unforgivness of others or ourselves, low self esteem, focusing on lack, or dwelling on mistakes.

If you're ready to GROW to your next level, this will help you jump start! Be ready, be open, be EXPECTING it to change your outlook and your life."

Normally I would disregard this type of thing, but with everything that has happened over the past twelve months (both highs and lows), I thought it would be a good challenge.   Here I go:

Day 1: I am thankful for modern medicine.   Without it Genevieve would still be in pain from her ear infection that started last week.   And after our visit to the Dr. for her 6-month check-up today, the medicine seems to be working.