Today I’m really thankful for the AC in the van. For the past four years, I kept thinking it was this big, useless thing hogging roof space where I could’ve fit another solar panel. But the heat in Georgia this summer hit hard—those brutal afternoons where it felt dangerous to stay inside without it. I finally had to run it to keep Tsali and me from overheating. Now I’m just so grateful it’s there. It literally helped us survive.
I’m grateful for the tough challenge at work right now. It’s pushing me way outside my comfort zone, but that pressure is building real confidence I didn’t even know I could have. I’m starting to trust myself more when things feel uncertain, and that’s huge. Plus, it’s shown me who my true friends are—the ones who stepped up when things got hard. Without this stretch, I would’ve missed a big lesson and a chance to grow. Thank you for that push.
I feel lucky to have found this camping spot so close to work. It lets me live small, stay connected to nature, and meet new people—all the things I love. Big thanks to Trent for being his outgoing self; his extroversion got us talking to the folks on the property and opened the door for us to stay here. Couldn’t have done it without him.
I’m so thankful Tsali is still with me at 13. He’s had a long, good life, and he keeps bringing so much pure joy. He’s taught me what unconditional love really looks like and reminds me every day to put work aside, grab the leash, and just be present with him on a walk. Those moments—his happy tail, the way he sniffs everything—are what life is really about.
Things with Trent and me feel stronger lately, even though we still butt heads sometimes. We’ve learned it’s okay to clash and that we can bounce back faster now. He points out my sensitive spots (and I see his too), and yeah, it’s a process. But through it all, I know I truly love him—even when I’m mad. That feels real and deep.
