We had a recent storm with high winds that left a lot of  damage to trees, buildings, signs, and roadways. I can’t ever recall such high winds in this area before; it seems that Mother Nature has been on a collision course with Father Time.

The timing has really been bad since so many are already out of work and with Christmas here, they are already stressed out with problems about how to just make it through as it is.

A lot of “Christmas Tree Angels” are going un-chosen this year; as people are having a hard time just providing for their own.

Life can bring unexpected storms and hardships our way; but as we learn to overcome these difficulties, we grow stronger and more self-assured in our abilities to face adversity.

Life is not always a bed of roses; sometimes the thorns catch us unaware and cause us pain. But the beauty of the rose is still there to admire.

I wish for you many roses; and few thorns to get in the way.