Falling Into Gratitude

How Do You Process Good Fortune Without Claiming to be “Blessed”?

Author’s Photo: Kate Lombardi

Last night I was startled out of sleep by a huge crash. At first, I thought the house had been struck by lightening. But there was no thunder rumbling; the noise had been explosive.

I fumbled for the bedside light switch, but the room remained dark. Power was out. I peered out the bedroom…