November 18

Today I am thankful for the HUGE 100 year old tree in our front yard. This tree shades us in the hot summer, houses birds whose song we enjoy, and adds character to our house. Usually I curse it this time of year because since it is so huge it drops A LOT of leaves. Today however I see it differently - I thank the tree for the excellent work out I got today raking all the thousands of leaves. I am healthier for it. As I look at the tree I see there are still thousands left to fall and I still may be cursing it this season but today I really appreciate the tree.