being grateful for little gifts

I am trying to learn to be grateful for the small gifts.

Like yesterday, I went over to Mike and Carol's to check on their kitties while they are away for the weekend.

Already that's something to be grateful for - that they trust me enough to do that.

While there. I got a chance to say hello to Blanca, who as always met me with her list of complaints, and then I noticed Lucy sitting on the couch.

Now when Mike and Carol first got Lucy, she would hide anytime I was around, but both this time and the last time I went over, she has been willing to let me pet her.

So I sat on the couch just giving her some scritches, while Blanca was at my feet.

And that is the gift I am grateful for today.