I remember saying to myself that I needed to remember, when I had said that I missed the snow, to tell myself this frequently during the next two months.
Its January, and its freezing, and its okay. I feel so at home, being back in Erie. I have a 4-wheel drive, and I am in a warm place. I feel a lot of compassion for those who have no place to go, and I pray for them; it makes me even more thankful for my blessings.
I have just gotten in touch with a very good friend whom I haven't heard from in a long time. I had been worried about him; he was battling a rare form of cancer, and when I couldn't contact him, I was fearing the worst. But all is well. Another blessing--huge blessing for him and nice blessing for me!
I am still thankful for so many of my friends that I have in my life. These ladies have helped me to still feel good about myself, my life and the world in general.
As far as the recent economic crisis, I have still managed to remain positive and not let it get to me so much. Perhaps its too idealistic, but I just cannot worry over things I have no control over.
I have been working on several projects, and I'm going to see if I can borrow a digital camera and take some pics of them. I am glad I am in the part of the country where one can actually wear all the warm things I knit.
