Day 3,280
It's still winter, and that makes me happy. I don't know why the coming of spring and summer makes me feel like I don't have enough time. When it's winter, I feel like there is enough time. There is enough time to rest. There is enough time to be still. There is enough time to be home and cozy. There are comfortable things like cold air and warm sweaters. There are things like hot tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. I'm not ready for things like blooming flowers and leaves on trees and sunshine and long days.
I'm uneasy about the coming of a new season. I'm uneasy thinking about spring and summer. I'm thankful that it's still winter. But I know that those are just thoughts, and those thoughts don't really equal absolute truth.
I may feel uneasy, but there are so many good things to look forward to. I know I need to focus on those things instead of wishing for all the good things of winter to stay forever. I'm not sure I would love winter as much as I do if there wasn't a hot summer to loathe.
This spring, we will get our new puppy. This spring, I will be able to sit outside longer and feed my birds after school. This summer, I will have many days when I can work from home and be with my family and our new pup.
Just like I don't want to wish precious time away, I don't want to long for different days when the day I have right in front of me are gifts to enjoy.
I'm thankful for winter.
I'm thankful for spring and summer because they make me love winter so much more.
I'm thankful for my family and friends.
I'm thankful for my puppy. I love the thought of him or her already.
I'm thankful for time to rest now.
I'm thankful for the sunset.
I'm thankful for the forest.
I'm thankful for prayer.
