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.

 

This was the scene about 5:30 this morning. A bit of snow. It won't last, but I think it's quite pretty. Looks like only myself and my neighbor across the way are awake.

I am so grateful for this wee home of mine. I hope that I will always be able to stay here.

Dad is still in the hospital. He will probably be in for a few more days at least. He is still bleeding, and they are trying to sort it out. Last night when we were in, he had pressure socks on all the way up his legs.  He is in good spirits; however, he seems to think that this is it. He keeps wishing us goodbye like it's the last time.  I remain hopeful that they will be able to get this under control and that he will be back home where he belongs soon. He is a model patient. So easy going and easy to please. 

I enjoy visiting him with Cindy.  I hope you know I really love my sister. She is the best gift my parents ever gave to me.

Being able to go to church on Sunday and partake of the Sacrament, renew my covenants, fellowship with the Saints, etc. There is no place I would rather be on a Sunday morning. I have been a church goer for many, many years. I just enjoy church.

I enjoy the ride there and back in the car with Glenna. Most of the time this is the only time we see each other, and it is always nice to have a catch up.

Late yesterday afternoon I watched the Bells on Temple Square Autumn Concert. You can find it on YouTube here.  I really enjoyed it.  I would have liked to play in a Bell Choir. Doug, my middle son, played in a Bell Choir when he was in High School. He really enjoyed it. It was his birthday yesterday. He turned 44.  Love him so very much.

Peace.  I am at peace and have a peaceful life. I know it is not without its occasional dramas, but for the most part my life is very calm and easy. I am at peace with myself and the world. It is a good place to be.  Oh, I do have my sad moments, but everyone does. We all have struggles that are only ours to bear.  but for the most part, I am at peace.

My arm feels a bit better with each day that passes. It is still sore, but not as sore as it was. I have a lot of the movement back in it. I can reach across myself with it, stretch up a bit, reach forward and sideways. I still cannot reach behind myself without feeling a lot of pain. There is pain for most movements, but it is quite tolerable. It is just the reaching behind that is intolerable. It also hurts to hold my phone in my left hand for any length of time.  But it is getting better. I am so grateful that I did not break anything. That was a tender mercy.

 

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I know this must be pretty boring to you as I say the same thing most weeks.  I do live a very simple life for which I am truly grateful. I don't do a lot these days.  Just home, faith, family, pets.  A bit of cooking, writing, etc. Not a lot changes.  I am grateful for this life of mine and all the simple things it brings to my table. I really would not have it any other way.

I am grateful that you continue to want to be a part of it and I thank you for that.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*Life is short and

it is up to you to make it sweet.

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In The English Kitchen today, Green Chili Biscuit Bread. Quick. Easy. Delicious. I know I say that all the time.  I am a lazy cook. 

I hope that you have a lovely day and that it is filled with lots of things that you love.  Be blessed. Don't forget!

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And I do too!