A Fire on a Chilly Evening

Some things in life are so simple and so under appreciated.  Sitting by the fire with my family tonight I took a few minutes to relax.  A few minutes to stop worrying about my "to do" list.   It was a wonderful time.  A time that does not happen too often.

In the busy world we are in it often seems that everyone is rushing around from place to place complaining every step of the way.  But what if tragedy were to suddenly strike you?  You would quickly realize how those errands that were a chore now seem like a pleasure.  Perhaps you would feel that the $20 you spent on coffee last month is $20 that you now desperately need to pay your bills.

Life can change in an instant.  Stop and consider what is most important to you.  Make a difference today that will allow you to some day in the future look back at pride in your accomplishments.

Every time I complete a hat for a chemo patient I feel fulfillment.  Every time I put the last stitch in a scarf for a woman at the shelter I feel a since of pride.  Every time I gaze with pleasure at the beauty of a prayer shawl I just completed I feel comfort.  I feel these things because I know that the small task of creating these projects will help someone that needs it.  It is time that I have wisely spent.  I know that some day the rolls may be reversed and that I may be the one that needs a helping hand.  For today, I will do what I can to make a difference.  What will you choose to do?