A Year of Gratitude – June 16, 2024

My gratitude was easy to find today. It was sitting right in front of me. It was on the plate in front of me. In fact, it was all around me.

I was grateful for the time spent with family today. I was lucky enough to spend time with my dad. We shared a meal and that meal ended with homemade strawberry shortcake.

The shortcake was tender and delicious with just a hint of sweetness. The berries were ripe and syrupy. All that delicious sweet and earthy juice infused the shortcake with their delicious flavor. And then there was the whipped cream, light and airy, a perfect complement to the cake and berries.

The strawberry shortcake was my dad’s request. I thought about him as I made it and then enjoyed every bite as we ate it together. I couldn’t help but think about how grateful I am that I have him as a father and how mindful I am that few people are so lucky.

The strawberry shortcake was delicious and such a treat, especially when paired with the company. I was so happy to have had the chance to enjoy both today.

This post is part of our A Year of Gratitude Series. You can find the introduction, inspiration, and entire year’s gratitude’s posts here.