I spent the entire day, yesterday, canning tomatoes and tomato sauce with two very special people in my life. One was a veteran at canning and the other was just learning. While it was a laborious task, it was also quite emotionally fulfilling. Honestly, I think the greatest benefit that came from all the work, was the memories it will resurface whenever I take one of the jars from my pantry. I’ll remember the laughs we shared, the common goal to feed our families clean foods, and the mistakes we made along the way. All reasons to smile.

This leads me to the big question. Think… what did you do last weekend that will affect the future in a positive way? Even if you didn’t actually do anything exciting or accomplish anything grandiose, think about what you did that can positively affect the future. A small word of encouragement, a kind gesture to the unknown stranger who walks his dog down your street every day, or the cashier in the grocery store… What did you do? Have you made warm and fuzzy memories for yourself and others? Have you made a difference in the lives of others? Will you remember something years down the road that will bring a smile to your face or warm your heart? After all, isn’t that what life is supposed to be all about?

© 2016 Lisa Bousson