Brrrrr....."BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE"

     It was 15 degrees outside on my back deck this morning, up here in the foothills.  As my dear departed Daddy used to say--"not fit weather for man or beast".  And I totally agree.  Because it is on such mornings, when all many of us want to do is to pull the covers over us and stay in in our warm comfy bed--our comfort zone.
     But alas, that is not meant to be for we humans.  Unlike our furry mammal friends, many of whom hibernate each winter, they only come out when Spring breaks once again.  Even our domesticated "best friend" cats & dogs could survive with their fur coats, if need be.  That is, if we pet owners would not insist that  them stay by our sides inside the house.
     Unfortunately, we humans were not endowed with fur coverings.  No, we come into this world with naught but bare skin, and have to struggle all of our lives to acquire clothes to cover our bodies. 
     But God, in His infinite wisdom bestowed upon human beings something  lesser mammals do not possess.  Yes, the Almighty gave each of us an advanced brain, which allows us a valuable tool with which to seek what we need.  Of course, some of us use our brains wisely, and some of us do not.
     However, we should do the best we can with what God has given us, so as to try and make our lives better.  Unfortunately, there are those, who are jealous of others, who seem to do so well in life.  But if the truth be told, those seemingly successful folks, whom some are jealous of, oftentimes behind the scenes could be very unhappy people.  So, take heed of that old adage-- "Judge not, until ye have walked in the shoes of others".
     Always remember, God has bestowed on each of us certain talents, which we are supposed to make use of in this life.  Some have been given artistic talent, or wisdom in money matters,  writing ability, compassion in caring for others as in doctors & nurses, construction expertise--the list goes on and on.  But no matter what the existing talent, there is an ability in each of us, if only we would recognize it and put it to good use.
     So, no matter what each day brings into our lives, we have to get up and face what develops.  We quite simply have to put one foot in front of the other and "keep on keeping on"--even sometimes when we do not feel like it.
     God expects no less from us.

                 MORE  TO  COME........