Snowy Day Blessings

Here in the Midwest, there is about a foot of snow on the ground, frosted with a thin layer of fresh ice from this morning's drizzle. You could ice skate on the sidewalks. I'm thankful that I can be cuddled up in my warm house, surrounded by my family, and a good book.

I love reading; especially books from the turn of the century. On days like this, it makes me wonder what families did in the late 1800s when "electricity" was considered a potbellied stove - which meant that someone had to spend hours chopping and cutting firewood prior to the cold weather. Even in today's modern world, there are some who cannot afford living in a warm environment. It is when I think of those less fortunate that I truly consider my blessings bountiful.