Last night, like many nights Anthony will build a fire outside, he loves that. It's always so pretty and some nights have been very cold. Last nights was just right. The fire was bright red with just a slight breeze, not to cold and a sky full of stars. As we stood there we could hear the creek rolling down the hill and the fire popping now and then. There was a little mist in the air, from the rain moving in, with a few scattered clouds, and just so peaceful. How someone could not enjoy all this natural beauty is beyond me. This little fire brought to my attention again all the blessings all around me. As we talked and looked around at our blessings, I smiled. Our house may be old, but it's warm, it holds my family, it has some food inside and it is very lived in, I'm so thankful. Our property may not be all flat, but for us it's big and just right for us. Not everything works all the time but God provides a way when it doesn't.
I can smile just standing around this fire and just talk and watch it burn. For me it's a way to be with someone with no interruptions and I love the feel and smell of wood burning. I'm not a good camper but I'm a good back yard sitter. It's so nice that something so simple can cause you to look around and realize what you have. I'm blessed:) I have a warm bed to sleep in, I have a roof over my head, I have clothes and comfy socks, I have a hot cup of cappuccino or cold sweet tea, I have my son who makes me laugh everyday, I have a hubby who builds the fire, I have a few friends and a good church and a awesome God. I have healthy grown up kids and a mom who is doing well. I could go on and on because this is what I need to think on. All the positive in my life. What so ever is good and worthy think on these things.
Some may think this silly but you know what, this makes me smile and smile even more to know God provided this for me. He brought my childhood wish to life, to live in one place and call it home. I'm keeping my fire burning with as much positivity as I can. My road may have bumps or logs in the way, but I will continue to walk over them and burn the logs. I would never of thought something so small as a fire could hold such special memories and realizations, and how it can be so fierce and strong with its flame. I hope my flame burns brighter this year and I don't allow others to blow it out. May God show you your blessings because there's so many.
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