We all find life’s abundances in different places.  People see each and every thing with their own eyes… with their own perspective.

A blessing for one of us, may be a curse for another.

Here is the story of a little dog.

About 11 years ago… I got a phone call from Mary.  Someone had found a little dog who had been… most likely hit by a car… up on Route 122.  The young man who found the canine, was giving “it” some food and water.  But he didn’t really want to be bothered with the dog.  He had no plans of seeking medical attention for it.
So Mary asked if I could go up and offer to help.  When I arrived, there was a little black mass, huddle behind the steps.  The young man said… “That right there is the ugliest dog I have ever seen.”  I asked if the dog could walk.  Not much.  I asked if he wanted to keep the dog.  He quickly replied, “No way.”   Heck. That thing was ugly as sin, after all.

So, I scooped “her” up in my arms… and off we went to the Veterinarian’s Office.     Diagnosis:  Broken pelvis in four places, broken tail, tissue damage, probable damage to her bowel area, and on.  Outlook:  Pessimistic.

We didn’t want another dog… we had two Golden Retrievers.  But, we decided to try and nurse her back to health.

We started calling her Maxine….  Little Max.  The rest…. as they say….. is history.  As it turns out, she is the most beautiful dog in the whole world.  At least we think so.   As she limps along on our outings, through downtown Charleston,  people stop us and ask what breed she is.  Strangers  clamor over her.  They want one like her.

She is a blessing.  A treasure.  One of our life’s benefits.  At least, in our eyes, it seems that way.  And while we thought we were helping her…. she was actually helping us.

So many things surround us which truly are treasures.  It just takes a moment to notice.  And often times  …. we each are in need of something unique, in our unique time.  I always hope I am able to recognize the blessings that come my way… and scoop them up in my arms….

Hot showers, peanut butter, needle and thread, windows, clean air, Mary Poppins, blankets, mountains, electricity, fried bologna, smiles, sticky notes, apple trees …..

Life’s great, and wonderful, abundances.

For all of them, I am thankful.
And, I am SO very thankful, for each beautiful one of you….

Happy Thanksgiving.

“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” – Wayne Dyer