Sunday, 14 January 2007 - Shelter

January is here, with eyes that keenly glow,
A frost-mailed warrier striding a shadowy steed of snow.
~Edgar Fawcett

Dear God:

Today, I am thankful for a warm and safe shelter from the extreme cold.

The Weather Service reports that the temperature is now -14 degrees F with the wind chill. T watches as I step outside - I just want to see what -14 degrees feels like. T, who normally follows me outdoors, decides to stay in (good decision).

I can endure the elements for only a few seconds; long enough, however, to feel the North Wind's bone-chilling breath through my clothes. Yup, it's freezing cold all right.

For this blessing, I am grateful.

Amen.