It may be bitterly cold with the wind but I so welcome the sunshine. The sun seems to be brighter these days. Yes it may hit the whiteness of the snow covered fields and be blinding at times (drive carefully when driving into the morning sun) but I really am grateful for the rays of sunlight beaming down. And yes it may not be melting the snow either at this time of year but it sure beats the dole drums of cloudy days I think. The sun brings a cheery melody to the heart as I once again shovel the deck from the snowy eve last nightfall.
Naturally I would like to take advantage of such brightness and go for longer walks but I’m still not interested in breathing icicles just yet into my lungs. And my pup, Maggie May, puts the kibosh on the length of time in the outdoors to receive nature’s vitamin D in quality and quantity. Her little paw goes up, usually the left one, and I find myself not feeling sunshiny and cheery as I realize the significance of her stance. Yep. I lift her up for a taxi ride in my arms. She doesn’t even have to call a uber or a lyft or a sled. How did I fail her? Who is getting the exercise here!!
Yet there is a wee bit of brilliance of fire that comes with this February sun as it gives off a suggested hint, but only a smidgeon, of a different kind of warmth and glow. I treasure these days for most days in this month are usually a long drawn out absence of warmth and minimal sunshine. So today, maybe because it is Valentine Day, a day for love and loving, reminding us of the beauty of friendship and relationships with love in one’s heart, I feel most grateful. Grateful to feel the warmth of the sun coming through the pane of glass as I look outside to winter’s beauty. It feels great on my face and sends a coziness within. Thank you.
Happy Valentine Day. Blessings to traditions with family and friends.
Let us pray for those whom are in need of our prayers today and for all to feel the love of another. Amen.
Karenpondering 