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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

The Winter




So we're at the tale end of our winter now and it's been a doozy! We've had snow on the ground for almost 2 months straight. This year, all the snow hasn't really bothered me that much. I've decided to try and change my outlook on things out of my control. It's definitely still a "work-in-progress" but that's life in general.
So instead of hating all of the snow, and snows not my thing that would be my husband's thing, I decided to like it and not wish for hot summer day's again, when all I hear is complaining about how hot it is. I've really noticed how I view the grass is always greener on the other side of things...and I don't want to do that anymore - it just makes for a miserable life and I know that's not what God wants for us.
What's wrong with 2 feet of snow? I get stuck inside until they plow my neighborhood and that's about it. I have a warm home and can spend time with my kids and they LOVE playing in the snow. It really makes all of our bare trees look so much better during winter time too! Now if I had a job that I had to be out in it, that might be a different story but I don't so no sense in complaining about all the snow that I have no control over.
Is anyone truly happy where they are or are we always wishing for something different? I've done that so much in my life and I don't want to do that anymore. I guess it helps us "escape" a bit because reality isn't always fun and excited or new. So in my small effort I really have enjoyed this winter but I don't want it to stop there. I want to enjoy every day life too.