A Warm House

Yesterday the gas guy came to fill up our 400-gallon tank with gas to heat our home for the winter. The bill was nearly $1200! My teeth nearly fell right out of my head. I was pissed off! I cursed the government! I felt sorry for myself for having to pay so much just to have heat in my own house! After my heart rate returned to normal, I began to wonder how other families are going to afford heat this year. Truth is, they're not. If you will be coming home to a warm house this winter, you should consider yourself to be very fortunate. All across America this winter, families are going to be forced to make some heart breaking decisions. For many, the choice will come down to either heating their home or putting food on the table. More than 10 million U.S. households will not be able to afford to heat their homes this winter without assistance, a new

all-time record. So, if you are in a position to easily heat your home this winter, be very, very thankful. The number of American families that cannot even afford the basics of life is growing by the day. In 2009, a 93-year-old man in Bay City, Michigan actually froze to death inside his own home. Most Americans take it for granted that they will be able to heat their homes, but when you think about it, being able to have enough heat is a great blessing. So instead of getting pissed off at rising energy costs, cursing the government, and feeling sorry for yourself, say a prayer for those who are hurting this winter. And count your blessings while you still
have them.