Small and Wonderful Things . . .

 

"The world is fairly studded and strewn with pennies cast broadside from a generous hand. But who gets excited by a mere penny?...It is dire poverty indeed when a man is so malnourished and fatigued that he won't stoop to pick up a penny. But if you cultivate a healthy poverty and simplicity, so that finding a penny will literally make your day, then, since the world is in fact planted with pennies, you have with your poverty bought a lifetime of days. It is that simple. what you see is what you get." ~Anne Dillard  

A few of the small and wonderful things from the past week which brought untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.

 

 I was looking for something in the downstairs bookcase that stands in our front hallway yesterday and I came across this small book that I had forgotten about.  It is a book that Todd gave to me, very early on in our relationship.  Inscribed simply (in very neat handwriting) inside the front of it "With Love from Todd."  It is filled with beautiful quotes.  

"I arise from dreams of theee

in the first sweet sleep of night,

when the winds are breathing low,

and the stars are shining bright."

~Percy Bysshe Shelley

Its no wonder that I love him so. He is the other half of me. I am so blessed.   

 

Having the Priesthood in my home. Although I was unable to go to church yesterday I could still renew my covenants with the Saviour as Todd administered the Sacrament to me in the early afternoon. 

 

I had a very quiet day yesterday. Todd went to church, and I just stayed here and relaxed. I listened to Mormon Music on the Mormon Channel and dozed in my chair. (Am I getting old??) It was very restful. I love the music on that channel. It is peaceful and very relaxing, with a positive message. So I spent a very zen day. Called my mom mid afternoon, had a chat and a laugh with her. Watched some telly in the evening. Went to bed early and slept like a baby with no incidents where I needed to use my spray at all. I wish every day was so simple. ☺

 

In my case a nice whole wheat seeded bread and a cup of  something fruity. I like herbal teas with red fruits, although lately I have also been enjoying a spiced apple one by Taylor's of Harrogate.  Tea ant toast. It is a simple pleasure. Some days I long for a simple piece of toast hot and dripping with butter . . .  but I think my days of enjoying that pleasure are now gone. 

  

The warmth and safety of indoors and my comfortable home when the rain and wind are pelting against the window glass. There are many in the world that would consider this a great luxury. I am blessed. 

 

Squeaky clean dishes . . .  I love squeaky clean dishes. I love my new dishwasher.  I am grateful for having paid for the maintenance agreement these past few years. It also includes our washing machine and stove. Its worth it or these larger ticket items. For sure. 

  

Spring is springing . . .  the camelia by the door is bursting into bloom, the chinese poppy is coming up trumps, and there are buds on our hydrangea. It won't be long now . . . 

 

Spring cleaning  . . . now is the time. Doing my best a little at a time . . . 

 

A stocked and organized larder.  I am getting there  . . . 

 

Sometimes I think that my life is quite quite boring by comparison to many other lives. It becomes more boring all the time. It is really quite ordinary, but I love the ordinary and I am grateful to be a person who is able to just this . . . find joy in the ordinary. 

  

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To love and be loved. Its such a simple thing, but it is everything. If you have these two things, you don't need anything else.  

Sunday calls to mom, chatting to my oldest son at the weekend,

daily chats with my oldest daughter, hearing my sister's voice

Todd, Mitzie, lunch with friends . . .

I have an amazing life.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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Spiritual Enlightenment

 

BOOK OF MORMON CORNER

Today's Reading -  Mosiah 19:1-24 

Question - What have you learnt from the reading today?  

 

Thoughts - Prophets warn us of dangers. They teach us the consequences of sin and also the promises of obedience and righteousness. In these verses we see the prophecies of Abinadi which we read in ch12:1-2 starting to be fulfilled. This is an example that prophets speak truth  . . . always!! And I need to listen to them  . . .  always!! I know I'm on the right path if I'm following the prophet and apostles.

 
This scripture in d&c 1:37-38 came to my mind this morning -“Search these commandments, for they are true and faithful, and the prophecies and promises which are in them shall all be fulfilled. 
What I the Lord have spoken, I have spoken, and I excuse not myself; and though the heavens and the earth pass away, my word shall not pass away, but shall all be fulfilled, whether by mine own voice or by the voice of my servants, it is the same“. 

 

Tomorrow's Reading (Day 120) - Mosiah 19:25-20:11

 Question - What have you learnt from the reading today? How has preparation helped you in a physical/ emotional/ economic or any other type of battle? 

 

 

 

In the kitchen today  . . .  Irish Stew. A really simple stew that is oh so delicious. Best stew ever.

Hope your week ahead is filled with small and wonderful things.  Don't forget along the way . . .

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And i do too!