Gratitude - January 6 2014

Today with the dangerous temperatures in my little midwest town, I have some basic gratitudes:

Most importantly
- For the Dear Lord that hears me each and every time I say my travel safety prayer - 'Surround me by the white light of the Holy Spirit and keep me safe during my travels.  Keep all those around me safe and please keep the wildlife safe and off the roads.
- for the furnace that keeps my home and family warm.
- For My 4 runner that got me to work and back safely and warmly...for the most part.
- For my awesome new employer that allowed us to leave early today so we could get home before dark
- For my pup who keeps me on my toes, keeping me on track with all I need to do.

Thank you, Lord for all you provide for me and for all that you will provide me in the future. I can't wait for the wonderful things you have in store for me.

She patiently waits in the hallway as I prepare to go out into the world each day...in hopes that she will be able to join me for the ride or walk.

Words of a Friend

She's wise. My friend.

My life has had it's ups and downs.

I've made decisions that still, today, I regret. I try not to. Think about them. I know they can't be changed.

She helps me to realize that.

She is strong. I don't know how she does it some days as she has her share of ups and downs also. Life. Roller coasters.

Her thoughts always encourage me. Her words, make me smile.

Her love and support...never ending.

I was...I am...an air force brat...all grown up. I moved every couple of a years when I was just a silly thing. It was difficult to depend on anything. Difficult to make friends. A thought of 'best friends' always in the distant. Always cautious. Never wanting to get too close to something, someone. Teen years...rougher than they should have been. Scars of life that even today, still haunt me. Even today, I don't make the best of friends. I know...I'm not always dependable as a friend. I hate that. I want to be. I do. Want to be. And yet....

She picks me up. She wipes me off with her 'friendly' words. I envy her strength. I long for her faith.

I love you, my dear friend.