My Roof's Safe Shelter Overhead

 "For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy."

-Psalm 61:3

I recently read a story about a great grandma who was a pioneer. She endured many hardships in her day. Reading about how her husband was so busy getting their family ready for the winter that he hadn't had time to build the roof on their house of just four walls has made me appreciate the simplicity of having a roof over my head. I recall a few years ago when we had to replace the roof that it felt like the most annoying way to spend thousands of dollars. My friend must have known that pain because she made it a point to let me know how nice my roof looked. It's so easy to take for granted the modern conveniences of today. I'm grateful for stories of ancestors who help us appreciate the things we take for granted, something as glorious as a roof. 

I am thankful for my roof's safe shelter overhead!