When I sent out my newsletter last week, I asked for you to name some of your everyday blessings. But only if you wanted to do so. I’ve gotten many that say family. I can certainly identify that. Other mentioned the love of the Lord. That can be an every day thing for sure. And many of us named our furry buddies in those everyday blessings.
I named some of my blessings in one of my last posts. But of course, I would have had to type for week to name them all. So it’s been fun to read the blessings my readers have been sharing.
This time of the year when it’s heading toward winter, one of my everyday type blessings is the frost flower that abounds in the fence rows around here. That is because these white wingstem flowers grow profusely on our farm. I think they must be an invasive plant that is not native to the area, because it has only been the last few years that I’ve been able to find the frost flowers. They stayed frozen all day today since the weather was so cold.
So that’s one of my everyday blessings. Here are few others shared with me.
First let’s hear from Becca.
One of my greatest everyday blessings is that I can speak and sing. I love to sing, not that I’m the best at it, but it does a heart good to sing.
Indeed it does, Becca. I can still remember my mother singing hymns in the kitchen as she prepared supper when I was a little girl. I’m not much of a singer either, but I do hum a few bars now and again when I’m working around the house. Then there’s my husband who is part of the Patriot Quartet, a Southern Gospel quartet. He loves to sing.
Sherri names some things I can certainly agree with too.
There are so many every day blessings. I enjoy a hot shower so much that I often say I’m so thankful for hot water. Considering I was about 8 years old before we had running water, it truly is something I don’t take for granted often. I’m grateful for my husband who puts up with me, cats who cuddle with me, and a wood fire that is enjoyable without being a necessity. I appreciate the rolling hills that provide such a beautiful view from my home. I am thankful God provides writers like you with talent so I have so many books to read. I’m especially thankful that God is so faithful even when I am not.
I grew up in a farmhouse without running water, so I too know the blessing of being able to turn on the tap and have hot water. And we used to heat our house with wood. Good heat, but there is that constant loading the stove to keep the fire going.
Last but not least we have this from Lulu to make some of us perhaps a bit envious. Or at least those of us dealing with the snow and cold winds of the last few days. But here’s what she says.
The first Christmas after relocating from cold to warm climate. Forget snuggling in fuzzy…whatever…with cups of hot cocoa. Slip into flipflops, head to the comfort of lanai, pool chaise, beach. Nothing resembling winter hanging in closet nor cocoa in the pantry. Plus, bright sunshine, absolutely void of snowflakes, icey, dicey, gloomy days. Super plus, blooming gardens year round. Although topical plants are puzzling when coming from the mentality of zone 3 & 4. Trial and error adding perseverance creates all year wonder and color. Warm weather creatures–won’t go there.
Hmm, think she might be talking about snakes, lizards and alligators?? I might not be so envious of them. LOL. But she has some nice blessings to count.
As I’ve said many times, all of you are a blessing to me. But there’s nothing everyday about that. You are the best. Thanks for reading.
Do you live in a warm sunny clime or if not, do you wish you did?
I tend to like the seasons, but I would be happier if the seasons took their turn and we didn’t miss out on spring and fall the way we seemed to this year.