He closed his eyes, inhaled the scent of damp pine, and whispered the four words that had become his morning anchor: "I appreciate You, Lord." It wasn't a rehearsed prayer; it was a recognition.
Martha eventually recovered, though they never got the "big house" back. They moved into this small cabin on the edge of the woods. People called it a step down; Elias called it a homecoming. I Appreciate You Lord
In that moment, a strange peace had settled over him. He realized he still had breath in his lungs. He had the memory of Martha’s laughter. He had the strength to sit upright. He began to count, not his losses, but the tiny, overlooked mercies. He closed his eyes, inhaled the scent of