December 26, 2009 11:30 PM

A day of preparation.

No projects and no work of any kind today and probably for the week. But we did buy the materials for my next job which is to redo our small guest bathroom. Whenever we plan to do something, we always make sure that we go out and get the materials early on. For two reasons - once you have the materials, you have no excuse not to begin the work and, once you have the materials, the frugal Bob says that you have wasted your money unless you actually follow through with the project.

To me this is a lesson in life as well. We live for, and enjoy, today. But we must always prepare for tomorrow. Even though tomorrow is not promised to us, the hope of tomorrow is and that is what helps to propel us through life. If you have no hope for each new day then you there is no reason for you to seize it and make it yours.

I have no idea how many days I have left. But, for me, knowing that each day is such a special gift, I have tried to put them to their best use by either successfully accomplishing something or preparing myself for the days ahead.

I suppose that it's also the perfect time of the year to reflect on all of this as 2009 winds down and we turn ourselves to the future that 2010 will bring to us. What will it be? What will I do to make it as good as it can be for me? For those around me?

Life hasn't been good to all of us on all levels - I know that. But it has been good to all of us on some levels. I plan to use what I do have as the foundation for what I can give.

All I know is that for me, once I'm back on my feet, things will be different...

Bob