gratitude is just good manners

...and happiness and holiness aren't at odds

We have three bathrooms in our house (bless the Lord!) and until about a year and a half ago we had to be careful about hot water. You probably know the rules: Two people can take showers at the same time, but you can't also run the dishwasher or do laundry. Or, you can do a load of laundry but only one person can take a shower, and they should be quick…