Some folks today are surrounded by family. Others ~ many, many others ~ are on the job and often unseen, working for our safety, health, comfort, convenience or entertainment.

Some volunteer their time, some are well-paid. Others are scratching out a living, doing the best they can, or earning what they can to pay college tuition, for themselves their kids or grandkids.

I created a list of these kinds of jobs, so I could pause throughout the day to appreciate the gifts of others’ time. Join me in acknowledging: