💛January 2026 gratitude photo dump. January was heavy and heartbreaking—on so many levels—but it also reminded me what matters most: showing up for family, friends, community, and caring for others through my work as a physician, with love, hope, intention, and joy. Our weekends were filled with busy teen extracurriculars including multiple Science Olympiad tournaments and swim meets. One weekend we honored my uncle’s life, with over 30 family members coming together from across the country (a true testament to how close our family is). Amidst all of this, we managed to sneak in a quick family ski trip and slow down enough to notice the small moments—like a few especially beautiful sunsets. The first slide is my son’s science fair project, One Good Thing, which invited middle school students to practice daily gratitude for two weeks. The outcome showed improvements in contentment and well-being ❤️ A gentle reminder that while we can’t control much of what’s happening around us, we...