February 5

For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food, for love and friends, For everything Thy goodness sends.-Ralph Waldo Emerson

I woke this morning to the sound of a distant snow plow and the heater reminding me that it is a frigid world outside. I also woke to the warmth of our home, headed to the coffee machine, and the cabinets full of all the food two people could possibly need. I am grateful; deeply grateful.

We have seasons and this is winter reminding us he is not ready to give in to spring. This is a day for slowing down and looking at that list I have procrastinated about for too long. And this is one of those days that make cleaning out a closet or scanning photos from a scrapbook sound exciting.

Whatever you find yourself doing on this extremely cold day, remember spring will be here before too long. But take time to enjoy what this weather provides whatever that might mean in your home.

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.- Thornton Wilder

Peace.