2010 Gratitude #4: Second (and Third and Fourth) Chances

Caring for our house with a sense of forgiveness and gentleness has taught me a lot about second and third and fourth chances.



So I didn't water the lawn and it faded in the middle of the summer?
It's okay. There will be another chance.



So I didn't pick up that bag of stuff from the back patio today?
It's okay. I can do it tomorrow, or the next day.



So I didn't read and fully notate the books I bought to research my new novel?
It's okay. I read ten pages, and I can read more tomorrow.

As long as there is life, there is renewal, there is forgiveness, there is another chance.

I'm grateful for all of those chances, and the courage and compassion to allow myself to use them.