My husband made me coffee this morning. That in itself is not notable, but it is how he made it.

The vet neutered our pandemic pooch yesterday and rather than keeping him overnight, we opted to bring him home with us and at 3:30 this morning he began to whimper. After we removed Dylan’s surgical cone and fed him, he promptly fell asleep. While Dylan slept, we tended to our morning projects. When I went into the kitchen for another cup of coffee, I discovered that P had already prepared the pot for my next cup. He was thinking of me.

E texts near midnight to remind me to ask the vet if Dylan can take Benadryl. S asks about my daughter’s recent doctor appointment. My student tells me how much she admired my novel while another says she can see the growth in her work.

I see the goodness in so many yet still struggle to feel worthy of such affection. And I know I am not alone. How is it we are able to see the goodness in others but struggle to embrace our own worth?

Maybe today you can hold tight the moments of love that surround you. Try—and I will too.