A very dreary day today, but yet i am thankful. Every season has it's place and has it's part in our beautiful world.  I have felt very blessed by my family today. I sit and ponder sometimes or rather ponder while I try to do things and I thought today how much we really have to be grateful for and how we should be sure to be aware of everything we do. Some people are homeless and begging for a warm blanket and 50 cents for a coffee. How easy is it to leave a blanket on the floor and complain about it being drafty in our "too small" home--or even sweep 50 cents up in the sweeper or throw it in the car ashtray.  Someone is paralyzed and dying to take a step--how many times do we take our strengths and abilities for granted.  Someone is in a coma and dying to speak and tell someone they love them--how many times do we not say the words when we had the perfect opportunity to the people that mean the most to us.There is a mother or father dying wishing they had just a few more moments with their children--how easy is it to tell your kids you will play or participate because things need done first. There are people dying to go to work--how easy is it to complain about overtime and fatigue. There are handicapped people giving 150% to learn a skill--how easy is it to ignore our talents and blessings and be lazy instead.  I challenge you to be aware of every minute of your day so when you go to sleep you have a pure sense of happiness and fulfillment. I am off to make a pillowcase for my daughter--just because she wants to.!