We have been experiencing a warmer than usual January here in Wisconsin. All this week it has been in the 40's. I'm loving every moment of it.
I am struck by people who comment on our wonderful weather and then the next statement out of their mouth is, "But we are going to pay for it." Really? What does that mean?
Instead of just enjoying the here and now of this glorious weather why do we think something bad is going to happen next? Why do we automatically go to thinking we are going to be in deep trouble for having such nice weather? It's all going to end seems to be the impending dread.
Things end. Life changes. Isn't that what this thing called life is all about?
I caught myself in a sad moment of endings as I looked at the above photo of Frankie. On Tuesday we visited Shepherd of the Hills Catholic School and a teacher sent me this shot of Frankie. This is right before I throw a treat for her so the kids can see her walk in her wheelchair.
But I felt this twinge of sadness start to envelope my heart. As I made the decision to semi-retire Frankie this year, I see each school visit as even more precious- not knowing when will be our last. But I stopped myself. I reminded myself to be grateful for each moment with Frankie-- enjoy the here and now- don't look forward- that will come all on its own. And when it does, I'll then move through it- but not now. These days are just too precious.
I looked at the photo again and was reminded of how my heart feels when I throw the treat for Frankie and she runs after it. The kids excitement of cheers and clapping always makes my heart swell with pride. I am reminded again of all the blessings Frankie is to my life... how far we have come together... the lives we have impacted... the joy and love she has brought to so many.
So no doom and gloom here- but living in each precious moment of each precious day... whether it is 40 degrees, or 40 degrees below zero. This is life and I plan to keep living it.
