Ok, I have to admit it....Even if I make a mean Pioneer Veggie Soup, I would most likely make a lousy Pioneer! The electricity was off for about an hour this morning and I thought, what on earth can I do to make it warmer in here? I called Penelec to let them know there was an outage (LOL, I think they probably had heard from more than just me!). Then, I crawled under my blankets to keep warm.
Yep, a real wuss.....
Have you ever thought about what it would have been like to have been an early pioneer settler? Would you have been able to adapt, not having known any of the luxuries we take for granted today? No electricity would have meant no fans, no lights, no heaters, no electric blankets, and alot of other things we use daily. (The washer and dryer come to mind and the hairdryer!)
I would hope, had I been born at that time, I would have adapted to my surroundings and lived life simply, but well. Less rushed, less frantic, slower-paced. Maybe fewer worries and concerns.
I've been to other countries where things are not like they are here. For instance, rolling power outages are the norm in the Dominican Republic. They carry on with life despite them. People living in half built houses with rebar sticking up thru the roof for a potential second story, not finished due to lack of funds. Some of what I have seen in my travels to Jamaica, Mexico and the DR make me grateful for what I have and also speaks to my heart of living life more simply.
Why? The best gifts we give come from our heart, not from our wallet. To take focus off of stuff means we can then focus on relationships instead of things. And, in the end, if all of our stuff is stripped away, isn't it better to be left with great relationships than none at all?
So, today, I count myself blessed....yes, beyond measure.....to have friendships, family and relationships that are worth more than gold or silver. They are treasures unto themselves for which I am grateful.
Oh, and, Lord, by the way, I'm grateful for those people who know how to get the electric working again! Please bless them today! ☺
Enjoy the blessing of today,
Sue
It is always good to take the time & see what we are blessed with. As you have seen from visiting other places in this big world others have less & do get by. Our nation has so much to be thankful for even if life throws us a curve ball from time to time. We are very lucky God has kept his hand upon us here. I have to wonder just what would be if people like you & others did not take the time to give thanks & feel blessed. Just where would our nation be. Blessings!
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