The famed Canadian writer L. M. Montgomery once said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”  I picked up this sign today and thought it was a great way to begin my favorite month.  It is also my favorite season with the transition from summer to autumn.  My birthday falls on this month, as did my father’s, and now my little one shares his birthday as well.  There is the State Fair of Texas in the beginning of October and trick-or-treating at the end.  Leaves begin to turn colors as bright as the pumpkins on our porch and the scent of decorative hay bales perfumes the cooler night air.  It is a special month for me and I guess that is why this sign struck a chord.  I have been quick to count my blessings but I confess I have not particularly shared them as perhaps I should.  I would like to think I am ready with a smile or a compliment and I believe I am good about little gifts and thank yous.  We give to church every month and I help wolves worldwide in any way I am able by signing petitions, raising awareness, and donating.  But I do not think that is what this sign intended to convey.  I think it is meant to be more personal than that.  This month I am going to look for ways to truly implement this message.  I don’t just want to count; I want to share my October blessings.