You might be thinking how can one possibly consider this time in 2020 a time for gratitude and reflection. Well, allow me to remind you of just a few positive aspects of this unprecedented time in our lifetime:

1. If you are reading this, you have survived thus far.

2. If you are reading this, you have spent more time with your spouse than you thought possible.

3. If you are reading this, you have amazed yourself with how your patience has endured in regards to dealing with your children.

4. If you are reading this, you have most likely displayed new found creativity within your self and family.

5. If you are reading this, you have proven without a doubt your ability to flex.

6. If you are reading this, you have shown yourself and your family your ability to adapt to challenging circumstances.

7. If you are reading this, you are more durable than you ever considered.

8. If you are reading this, you are most likely more relational than you were pre-Covid because it’s the best alternative.

9. If you are reading this, there’s a pretty good chance your communication has improved with your spouse and other family members.

10. If you are reading this, believe it or not, your a have fine tuned your conflict-resolution skills.

11. If you are reading this, you have most likely spent less on gas by working from home

12. If you are reading this, you have probably completely cleaned out all closets and messy storage areas in your home.

13. If you are reading this, you may have even read more books, articles and watched more enlightening documentaries.

14. If you are reading this, you now finally know your neighbors by their first names.

15. If you are reading this, you are now closer than ever to acquiring that long awaited and hopefully well-distributed vaccine.

I hope you did not stop reading before you realized that I might just be right at least on a few of these factors, so do yourself and your family members a favor and choose GRATITUDE and please reflect on the fact that you are a SURVIVOR and you have blessed with the opportunity to impact and influence all those around you.