Today's thankfulness

It's only the beginning of winter here in Nebraska and so far we've been pretty lucky with 40-50 degree weather (highly unusual around here).  But, I know that very soon the landscape will be covered in white and the lake will be frozen over for ice skating.  As a deep rooted Southern California girl, born and raised, I have yet to actually acclimate to the winter weather, even after 24 years.  Yes, I find a beauty in watching the sun dance off the freshly fallen snow and seeing the tree limbs bow with the weight of the ice. That said, I need warmth... and if I can't get it in the weather, I will claim it inside our home.  Once the tempurature drops below 40 degrees, you will usually find the fireplace going, hot coffee readily available, and comfort food cooking.  You will also find our home layered in quilts.  Quilts not only add warmth when you snuggle up under one, but they add warmth through their colors and texture throughout the house.  On those single digit, cold, grey days, my quilts are like a little bit of sunshine sprinkled throughout my day.  I'm so thankful that God chose to bless me with the ability to sew and create the quilts that warm our home.  Each one tells a story all it's own and is a lasting legacy that I'm able to leave for my children and for that I'm eternally thankful.