Joy Through Tears

Today my greatest reason for being grateful is that my dad did survive his surgery. It's too early to say if he did it successfully but at least he's awake, called me and tried to joke...I know he's in much pain, I could feel it from his voice. 
I'm grateful for this morning call. For my dad being alive. There are many challenging moments we'll have to overcome. But we will do it. I'll do my best.

I'm also grateful for my students who took my sad reflections away. Like the sunrays...

I'm grateful for being virtually in  a wonderful forest. I was kindly invited there by my good friend who just clicked on "call" and made see that miracles of birds singing...

I'm grateful for my tears of joy. I'm grateful for my prayers to be answered. I'm grateful to be heard.