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.  

 

 

Admittedly not the most flattering photo in the world, but hey!  Its me.  This was me sitting in at Heathrow airport on Friday in the assistance section, waiting to be taken over to the gate to fly to Canada. I am so grateful for a Bishop who went the extra mile to pick me up in Chester and drive me all the way down to London. He also got my baggage checked in and handed me over properly to the Assistance desk, whereupon they took over.  He even bought me a donut on the way down, which I didn't really need but gladly accepted because I was starving.  He is a real Prince. He has been with me every step of the way with this journey, supported me and helped me as much as possible.  I have been blessed.

And I had been really stressing about this trip.  It had been a long time since I had flown.  I was not sure how I would do it.  I am older, more doddery, easily confused, lol. That cane of mine got me a lot of plus's. Seriously everyone did their best for me. I was a bit annoyed with my handler in Montreal. He was young. He was cocky. He abandoned me to go to the bathroom and I could hear him complaining about missing his break on his little telephone. In all truth, he actually made me feel like a huge nuisance. DUH - this is your job! Clearly he was better suited to be elsewhere, but by and large I was treated wonderfully. 

 

The Lord was with me every step of the way.  I got here safe and sound. None of my fears about what might happen on the aircraft came to fruition. I can die now and know that whatever else, I will be near my family. What a great blessing. I am so very grateful for all the people who helped to make this happen.  I am truly blessed and thankful for all of the prayers, help, support, etc. from friends, from my church family, from my family family, from YOU.  

 

I have felt the love and the support and I am truly grateful. I have not responded to all of the comments yet, but I have read them all and I will respond in time. I promise.  

 

 

Tina and Tony. I am so grateful for all of the help they have given me and the guidance, advice.  For their grandson Josh and wife Amy.  These four people have been instrumental in making sure I got away safely and in making sure my home was cleared, etc. All I had to do was pack my bags and walk away. They have and are taking care of everything else.  My friend Tina is spot on with her impressions.  She told me two weeks ago you need to be gone by next Friday at the lastest (the 6th of Nov) and I am so grateful for her wise impressions.  When Tina gets an impression you need to follow it.  She walks hand in hand with the Saviour.  

 

On Friday a newspaper article with names and addresses was published by the police. Had I still been there, who knows what might have happened.  There are a lot of people about who are really cruel and ignorant about.  I think I may have been subjected to harassment and abuse had I not been already gone.  

My landlord is selling the house. He is afraid that there will be retribution taken on his property because of Todd by ignorant people. I don't blame him. 

Line in the sand. Moving foward,

But grateful for all the good people the Lord saw fit

to surround me with over these past weeks.

 

Window visits.  My dad. My daughter, her husband and his friend Calvin. My sister.  Eileen dropped these off to my door last night on her way home from her afternoon at Tim Hortons. My sister said, "Doesn't she know you are Diabetic!" (There will be no getting away with anything with her around, lol)  It was so thoughtful of Eileen though.  She has been by twice a day and her smiling face helps me to feel that everything is going to be A. O. K. 

 

 

 

There have been many, many window hugs.  I cannot wait to make them real. She even brought me a Christmas mask to wear. Bless her sweet heart.  She brought me three films to watch, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. I will though.  I have missed so much.  That is all about to change.

 

 

Facetimes over the weekend with Doug and these three.  They have gotten quite chatty and been sharing lots with me.  That makes my heart sing. 

 

 

For my dad who has been here at least once a day since I arrived. Socially distanced of course and through the window, masks on. It has done my heart good to see him. I can't wait to be able to hug him as well. He is paying for all my food, which is such a gift.  Love him so much. I never thought I would be able to see him again, but by the grace of God I have and I am and we have more happy times to come. 

 

 

 

I know she doesn't like this photograph, but I love it.  This is my sister and she has been my rock since the beginning. So supportive and giving.  I will never be able to thank her for all she has done and is doing for me. She is a rock star! We have had socially distanced hugs also.  Talked on the phone.  She made sure I got a lovely warm welcome.  She made sure my fridge was stocked and has been topping it up since.  Yesterday I got to taste some of her fabulous fermented kraut (and it didn't kill me!) and it was lovely. Delicious even. It packs a wallop however as it is quite spicy. I can't wait to cook together and do things like fermenting together.  I am so grateful to finally be reunited with my best friend in the word. It has been 18 years since we have seen each other. I never thought I would see her again either. 

 

GOD IS GOOD!  

 

 

 

Mitzie appears to have settled into her new home.  She looks very content in her new bed there. Of all my sorrows over these past few weeks, losing her was the deepest one. I am so very grateful that she is there and she is content and for knowing she will be loved and cherished and well cared for.  And she has a boy to play with and walk her.  This is an extra special tender mercy for sure.

 

 

I am so very blessed.  I have seen so many miracles and tender mercies over these past few weeks. I am so grateful for a heart and eyes to see them.  I truly am. 

I am so tired now. I have been waking up at 3 am every morning. I actually think however I may be able to go back to bed his morning and so I am going to try, if only for an hour or so.  Thank you all for everything.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *The phrase, "Do not be afraid."

is written 365 times in the bible.

That's a daily reminder from God

to live every day being fearless.

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Chicken with Wilted Baby Greens, Pears and Blue Cheese. My first recipe from the Quarantine kitchen!

Have a wonderful week.  3 days down of quarantine, only 11 to go!  Don't forget! 

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