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 which bring untold joy into my life. It's the small things in life which truly mean the most. Simple abundance . . . it's the best.    

 

 

Fresh green beans. I think they are one of my favorite vegetables. Green, yellow . . .  I love them both. I am so grateful to live in a country with an abundance of good food to eat and for the ability to be able to get it and cook it for myself. I am blessed. 

 

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Your comments.  I got behind on them last week with a deadline to meet and so much going on. I have set out today to read them all again and answer them. I sometimes don't know what happens to my time. It disappears into the ether like sands through the hourglass. Your comments are one of my most favorite things and I do read each and every one. I have to, or they wouldn't get published!  Some days I am just slow at getting things done. I promise to do better! 

 

Getting to make sure my sister had a happy Birthday.  Its the best.  Family times.  The stuffing steamed, the mashed potatoes were a bit lumpy.  I couldn't get the balloons hung up. But the company was excellent.  And that smile on her face was such a wonderful reward.  Love my sis. 

 

My Wednesday date with Cindy and Dan at Jonnys Roadhouse. It was an adventure and I so enjoyed myself.  Its nice just to get out and about. I had not done much of that those last few years I was in the UK, and once we gave up the car, not at all.  I am so grateful that we were inspired to get rid of the car when we did.  That was one less thing to worry about when it came time for me to leave. God is good. 

 

 

Getting this done.  This was a huge undertaking for me. I didn't think I could do it all by myself, but I put my mind to it and even though it took me all day I got it done.  And I got it moved into place.  I haven't put anything on it yet, but I will get there.  Just getting it built and in place was a huge feat for me.  I am proud of myself for doing it. 

 

 

Shopping trips with Eileen in my own little car.  I had not really driven much in over 20 years.  I was really nervous earlier this year when I got my car and had to drive again.  But I did it, and I am so glad that I did. I an becoming more comfortable all the time with it. Getting to take Eileen on Friday to buy her some clothes was so much fun and something I had never thought I would be able to do again.  Meeting up with my sister in the mall and the three of us enjoying a drink and a little visit.  Grabbing lunch and taking it to my dad's.  All fun.  All blessings. All tender mercies I never thought I would be able to enjoy ever again. 

 

Surviving the storm, the power coming back on so that I could get my work done.  Saturday watermelon.  All good. 

 

It was too rainy on Friday to go, and Saturday got away from me, but yesterday my sister, Dan and I made it down to the cemetery and did some work on mom's grave.  Dan did all the laying and digging.  Cindy put in the flowers.  I popped the arrangement on top. We are going to put some perennials in the back. It was a beautiful day yesterday. Warm and sunny. The calm after the storm. 

 

It was so peaceful there. My sister and I spent some time visiting other graves.  Our grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, etc. The stones need cleaning. 

 

Some have fallen over  . . .  I have always loved stone gardens.   

 

Such beautiful stones they had in years gone by.  Beautiful memorials to much beloved family members. I love to read them and to think about the people that inspired this kind of love and dedication.

 

A sister who invites me for supper and then, when I can't come because I have a deadline to meet, brings me over some of her delicious Lemony Lentil Tabbouleh.  

My cup over-runneth.  Just the tip of the iceberg of blessings that was my week last week  . . . 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *.˛.° ˛°.Work hard in silence.

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In The English Kitchen today.  Roast Cauliflower Cheese.  Its easy really and oh so tasty.

Have a wonderful day! I hope your week ahead is filled with lots of small and wonderful things. Don't forget! 

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right where you are! 

And I do too!