Physical Work is GOOD for you!

The last two days I have spent outside as much as possible. Yesterday I trimmed the two trees by the front door. They were just getting too big and bushy and I really cut them way, way back not merely trimmed them. I cleaned out one of the storage buildings, moved some stuff out of the laundry room so that I can make up my mind how I want to fix it up. Our treadmill or rather our tread climber is on the back patio and hopefully I will use it there more than I did in the laundry room. : ) At least there is stuff to look at out there. Today, I mowed the front and back lawn, weed-eated both, raked some leaves, pulled some weeds, planted some flowers in the big pots on the front porch and went to eat with a girlfriend. I am really tired, about to retire early tonight but just felt the need to say I am thankful for all I have. The ability to move and work in the yard, my health, our home, the beautiful weather and my healthy family. As I pray for a little boy named Hayden with neuroblastoma as he is undergoing a very painful treatment, I am reminded that as bad as things get, when we ourselves are healthy and those we love the most are healthy we are blessed beyond measure. May I always be mindful of this.