Reflection

Merry Christmas everyone!

As I reflect on Jenn's word to "wonder" I "wonder" at the contrast between Seattle and our little town of Ashburnham. Seattle had overcast skies and even though they had a tree lighting ceremony the houses and yards were bare. It was the strangest thing. There is this overcast spirit there in the winter. It really is dismal there when it rains. One has to make a conscious choice to be positive, uplifting.

As I flew into Manchester last night and looked out the airplane's window I could see the trees with the lights and the individual houses all decorated. I was amazed that you could see them from the airplane. My spirits lifted as I realized I was home... and yet sad that I left a loved one behind. I wondered if I would ever have all of the family together again. The next day was blue sky and brisk fall air...go Ashburnham...but the song says "the bluest skies you'll ever see are in Seattle" that is sooooo true when they are blue - they are dynamite.. for now I will enjoy the wonder of being home and having my husband to hug and a warm fire and soon to see children and grandchildren....Christmas trees and presents and family times together. The whole purpose is to remember the love and feel the love... I wonder how much love I can give today? Does our capacity to give more increase? What helps people to feel loved...

For today, I am thankful to come home to a warm cozy fire in the fireplace and Christmas lights twinkling on the mantle and the biggest hugs from my honeybunch!