How We Get Spoiled

We've been in Florida now for two weeks.  The temps were wonderful, up in the 80's, then dropping into the 70's, still wonderful, then dropping into the 60's with a fairly hefty wind, somewhat wonderful. 

But it was the day I went the to temp gauge, looked, rubbed the eyes, and exclaimed quite loudly to the dog, 43!!!  No walk for you today!!!  Then I start to think about what a whuss we become by being spoiled.

You live in Florida for any amount of time and you get use to the sun, the palm trees blowing in the wind, the beautiful herons in the ponds, and of course, the temperatures.  Wearing those shorts, capris, sleeveless tops.  Nice...The sun beating on you as you walk around the shopping center, thinking..can it get any better?

But wake up one morning to 43 and immediately we're appalled.  We turn the heat on, bring out the jeans and sweaters and hold up in the house.

While remodeling the kitchen, everything was gutted for about 12 weeks.  No dishwasher, no disposal, no stove or sink!  You remember the saying "you don't know what you've got til its gone?"  Well, for the first 2 weeks it was ok, and then it started to annoy me. 

But then I remember seeing a woman on tv who had gone without a toilet and water for 6 years (and she had two kids).  Does this speak to what I'm made of or what I've become accustomed to.  What about the people from Hurricane Katrina....I can't even imagine going through something like that.

But what about our relaitonships and taking them for granted?  What about the woman on Biggest Loser who in one car accident lost her husband and newborn child?  How easily it slips away.

Take time today to renew or reach out to someone.  In today's time, I'm thinking just about everyone has something heavy on their hearts but they're all wearing a smile to hide it.

Today I started talking to Denise and we were sharing our faith.  I indicated I had this blog and put names on there for others to pray for them.  She asked if I would put her friend on there.  We are here to be a blessing to each other.  Just because you don't know the next person, doesn't mean you can't be a blessing! 

Stretch that comfort zone a little.  My husband does and he's scandinavian!!

He's going to be watch you.  Don't let us down.  Should you manage to reach out, please let me know how it went.  Would love to hear from you.