Things for which I'm thankful today

• The pouring rain
• A solid roof over my head
• Electricity
• Running water
• A hot shower
• My pet chameleon
• Friendly neighbors
• Hugs from the kids
• Internet
• Satellite phone
• Good books
• Seeing kids' eyes light up when I walk into their room
• Snacks from Nairobi
• Seeing my own basil plant starting to grow!
• A clean house
• A care package I received yesterday with children's books
• Having interns and a team to help out
• Fresh roses
• The ability to visit with many kids in English
• Good health
• Being able to watch the kids play softball with the team today, and the excitement as they succeeded in learning a new skill
• Clean water
• Candles
• The smell of the damp soil outside my window
• Great music
• E-mails from loved ones