Grateful for Sunshine

I awoke this morning smiling,  as the sun was streaming through the bedroom window.  We are always grateful to see sunshine in the north.  It helps boost our mood and remind us that there is hope for beautiful spring days to come.  We have had quite a few sunny days to make up for all the snow and sub zero temperatures.  I have opened up all the blinds downstairs and the warmth of the sun has filled the room.

This has been an interesting week.  I was outside on Monday enjoying time walking around in the sunshine.  A lot of snow had melted and we could actually see the grass despite big piles of snow from the snow plows.  Then Tuesday night another snow storm came through burrying us again and then freezing rain on top of  it.  We are now experiencing below zero temperatures again.  The wind chills were 20 below this am.  We are now at  one degrees for mid day temperature.  The weather report shows more snow on the way for the weekend.

We are grateful for the road crews who have worked hard to keep our main roads clear.  They are running out of salt for the roads.  There seems to be no relief in sight here in the north as we know from the past that snow can last into April.   I hope Mother Nature graces us with a beautiful summer.

Laney has not been to fond of the snow the last couple of days as, it is froze.  She can walk on it, but every few steps she sinks in snow drifts.  It has scared her and her paws freeze.  We need to remember that our pets can get frostbite just like us.  If your pet is outside limit their exposure to the frigid cold.

Valentines Day is next week and Laney and I have had fun decorating the house with roses and plaques with quotes of love.  My goal is to celebrate love everyday.  I have saved all the love notes my husband has given me this past year.  They are a reminder to love each other always and forever.  We need to remember to love ourselves and those who are dear to us.  Remember to make yourself happy and those around you will be happy.  It is like smiling at people.  Smiles are contagious and so is happiness.

I am grateful today for my life, my husband and children, my spoiled Laney, sunshine, flowers, and my wonderful friends.

Life is beautiful!!   Take care of yourself!!

Elizabeth