God didn't HAVE to make flowers so bright, beautiful and with a lovely fragrance as well. Nor did the bird's song have to be so sweet upon our ears ...but He did, and who am I that I walk by them without a notice? I keep my head filled with lists and worries and a continual sifting of the schedule in life, that I forget the miracles surrounding me. I forget and then, when angered by pain, I shake my fist at God, demanding He explain to me why? Sometimes tears fill my eyes and doubt His love for me or others. Yet, He cared enough to be mindful of my world and decorate it with animals, insects and plants of every kind, and he cared enough to see mankind needed a companion. He could have really truly made the earth in shades of brown, gray and dirty whites, but He didn't. Just as I lovingly chose lacy curtains for my youngest child's bedroom, He choose to drape lace in spiderwebs, drooping ferns and shadows dancing upon the grass. Thank you God. And help me to see the celebration of life and man that you convey each day.

I see you today God. This is very good. I am reminded with the sunlight's glint off the snow, that within life is a liturgy and celebration -- and there are more commonalities than differences between ... Thank you for this moment. May I remember to re-read the obvious evidence of your love the next time I feel lost in despair.