I wrote on facebook: ‎"There are none so impoverished as those who do not acknowledge the abundance of their lives."

Ellen responded: Oh... how so! If we had eyes to see the evidences of God's grace, majesty, beauty and power all in and around us... could we stand?!

I responded: There are times when I am so overwhelmed with the intense responsibility of caring for mom and no income that I cannot see the abundance of God's love and my Shepherd's ever present care and attention. Somewhere along the time when I need a pop up against my head, I am reminded of his care and mercy of this sheep that tends to wonder into other pastures. So yes, I am guilty.