Hats off

Today is set aside to give Canadians time to count their blessings... I for one need more than a day but one day is okay because I have made it a daily habit to give thanks... granted some days the gratitude spills out more spontaneously than others.

Too many times too I focus on all the wonderful things so today is an ode to the things that I tend to take for granted or tempted to toss away; like the ones that come disguised as trouble and misery. The ones that make me forget the last time I laughed and reminded me of the importance of crying. The ones that force me to slow down and focus on the gift of healthy lungs and heart as well as an optimal functioning immune system. The brokenness that made me embrace my wholeness. those mountains that stood in my way only to realize later that were they not there I would have tumbled right into the valley deep pot holes and other times they were there because I had to climb them in order to build and tone my spiritual muscles. The many times when there were not a penny in my purse thus enabling me to recognize that I still had enough smiles and hugs to share; time and talent to assist another. For the things that frightened me and in so doing gave me reason to run to God and remain dependent on Him. For the errors that nodded me to pay attention to my affairs and keep on top of things. For all the tangles that brought me to moments of exhaltation. For what is yet to come and the reason why they will make their way to me... I say big shout out to you.