We've warmed to a balmy 25 degrees F. The snow that was predicted for tonight has begun. I remembered that my dear neighbor, who is always gone during the worst weather, has a well pump that notoriously freezes, so I decide it is time to go down and make sure the pump house has a small heater plugged in and turned on inside. On the way I take pictures, as she never believes that it is "that bad." As I round the corner I see smoke coming from her chimney. Fearing that she didn't get to the airport I called from her driveway. I wake her up. Uhhhhhhhhh. It seems she flies out on Monday. Oops. "How's the water pump," says I. "I think it is frozen. No water coming out the tap." I go into the shed and find the space heater and plug it in. Hopefully that will take care of it. After she climbs out of bed we can hit the elbow with a hair dryer if she is still frozen.
With the snow falling again the odds of making it to the farm up north are lessening. I would prefer to hang here with my animals over risking having me stuck somewhere with no one to care for them here at home. My other neighbor has invited me to share food with them if I cannot go out. They are not sure that many will make it to the house. I am beginning to think that we are in one of the hardest hit areas. Power is still out to many in the area.
So here I go, should I not be able to get to the farm:
I am thankful for my family, and for their health.
I am thankful for my friends and the closeness I feel to them.
I am thankful for my four legged family and the true and deep love that I have for them, and for the people involved with them.
I am thankful for a sense of humor in the face of adversity. (In the dog show world it is a MUST!)
I am thankful for the technology that allows me to do whatever I want to do. I am also thankful for the medical research that has kept me in remission and has helped friends carry on with lives that were at one time unbearable. I am grateful for the animals that were sacrificed, and sorry that it was necessary.
I am extremely thankful that I awake each day to see the beauty in my life, instead of the ugliness. (Without a little diversity the beauty might be less appreciated.)
I am thankful that I have reached a point in my life where I don't have to pretend to be something that I am not. It is so much simpler to be a "what you see is what you get" person. And that leads to the last:
I am thankful for who I am, and what I have become. The road has been very tough at times, but without all those bumps and turns I would be a different person. I'm pretty much digging where I am, so accept all those tough times with a smile and a nod.
So, as you break your bread, and stuff your bellies with turkey tomorrow, take a little time out from the craziness and have a funny crazy moment. Then give thanks for what we are all gifted with...each other. I know I will.
G2
3 comments:
And I am thankful for you Nancy!
It has been how many years since we first met? (37?) and even with it being a long distance friendship you are very special to me : ) May your Thanksgiving Day be wonderful!
It has indeed been thirty seven years, Colette. Wow!
I will never forget that phone call a couple of years ago. I'm glad you are back in my life.
Have a great day and give Chris my love.
Nancy I so enjoy your perspective on life. I think we all can learn a great deal from you and I feel very blessed to call you friend! Hope you can find something good to nosh on today. We will have plenty, but alas we are very snowy here as well and the distance too far to share. Have a great day beautiful Lady!
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