A few weeks ago, I introduced the concept of anchors. The first anchor about which I wrote was connection and the second acceptance. Today’s post was originally going to be the final entry in this three-part series.

We cannot control or change what transpires around us. We can, however, choose how we respond to our external environment.

Kind cards, thoughtful texts, phone calls, and unexpected gifts hugged my heart this week. Grateful is a word that barely describes my feelings as I write today’s blog.

Salty and tropical sunscreen scents permeated the air. The sand scorched the bottom of my feet as we walked toward the water.