 Be Blessed.... I know I've touched on this subject before. This week...today has brought it back to the center of my attention. For a winter that has been plagued with snow storms and a depression I have been left with this overwhelming feeling of Gratitude. Yes I have been hit very hard this year with things that could have crippled not only my business but also myself. That is not the case. As far as the economy is concerned, God has granted me the means to have "enough" to keep going. I am grateful for all that is brought to me. I have always said that I have no problem working for my pay. At this point in time I have literally said to God "BRING IT ON". I will work as hard as is needed to continue to keep my door open to the public. So far...so good. The snow. That is another whole thing in itself. I had been told years ago that I would be in a wheelchair at my age now. Not only did I prove those doctors wrong, I have exceeded what I even thought I would be able to do. Another snow storm last night and four hours worth of shoveling this morning. My Angel (the man who gifts me all the plowing he can manage with his work schedule) was at my lot last night "finding" it after that monster blizzard we had back in December. The snow had finally melted enough for him to move the mess that was left. I had a parking lot for the first time since December 26th...which God promptly decided to fill back up with fresh snow. So as I was shoveling this morning Matt came across the street with a big snow blower and removed the icy mess at the very end of half of my lot so cars could pull in before he had to take the snow blower back. I was still grateful for that help. That's the mess I can't lift with a shovel. I cleaned up as much as I could of what was left and there was only a very small portion that I just couldn't handle. I gave up. I was still grateful that I managed to last the four hours out there and get as much done as I did. A little bit later on my Angel came by and finished off the lot for me. It looks wonderful and I am extremely grateful for all the help I received today. For what was gifted to me, you know these guys got hugs! They are saying more snow over the next couple of days. Winter is a far cry from being done, but I know that the help I really need will come when it is needed the most. I couldn't ask for more than that. I am grateful for every gift that is brought to me. During this season life can get us down so easily. I ask each of you to look deeper at your life and see what your blessings are. What are you grateful for? Even in the most stressful situations you will find something if you look deep enough. When you find what that something is...hold onto it, for it is a sign of Hope ... hope that is gifted to us when we see past the surface of life. May you find many of those little sparks of hope throughout this week. Be Blessed... Many Hugs, Dawn |
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