something I am grateful for today

I am grateful that, although I am down with some flu, I am still able to make it in to the office today -- because with co-workers' absences today (owing to illness and other factors), my presence here is desperately needed.

[Can't help noticing that, while “feeling needed” is reputed to feel good, I've never enjoyed it that much. I prefer being wanted but not needed. (shrug)]