Originally posted on Facebook on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

In Week 1 of 52 Weeks of Gratefulness, I give thanks to God for my new friend from the gym.

Me: "Hey, Nina!" (pronounced nigh-nuh) "Happy New Year!"

Nina: "Oh, hey. Guess what I've got? I finally brought you that fruit cake! I was thinking it would be too late in the day to see you, but here you are."

We walked to where she had it neatly sealed in a bag.

Me: "Wow. You brought this for me?!" I teased, "Am I going to get as drunk as I did last time?"

Nina: "You betcha!"

We laughed and hugged.

Nina makes the most delicious Rum Fruit Cake. They come carefully wrapped in soaked cheesecloth to keep it moist (and will put hair on your chest!).

Nina and I met at the gym by exchanging casual greetings. First smiles, then hellos, then conversations, then food, and now hugs.

I'm so thankful for the kindness that can be found all around us.

To not only be thought of, but to be planned for. It truly made my day.

I've been ministered to.

I'm grateful.

#52wog