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.   

 

 

 

The First Presidency Christmas Devotional. I always look forward to watching this every year. For me it helps to start off my Christmas season. I really enjoy it. I have not watched it yet, but probably will a some point today or tonight.  Jeffrey R Holland is giving a talk in it, as well as our beloved President Russell M Nelson.  I always love Elder Holland's talks and I love President Nelson's talks as well. He is amazing for his age.  One of the great priviledges when on our Mission was being able to meet him in person, shake his hand and be taught by him, not once but twice. I am looking forward to watching this program.

 

 

Dan's holiday enthusiasm.  He really brings it to the table. There is no bah humbug here.  Last night we watched A Christmas Story.  I love that movie! 

 

 

I have always loved "A Christmas Story." For me it is a must every year. It really isn't Christmas unless I have gotten to watch it at least once.  Although it takes place much earlier in time than my own childhood, there are many things in it which remind me  of my childhood. Its just a lovely, feel good, festive film. A Christmas Classic. 

 

 

 

Still waiting on that white Christmas.  Will I get it?  Who knows!  One can but hope. Hope springs eternal. 

 

 

 

The cats.  This is Pumpkin and Gary.  They are sitting on the Microwave table in the kitchen. Waiting for treats. They always get them. I could watch these two sitting here for hours. They are so funny. 

 

 

 

 

Then of course there is Jazzy.  She is the most unusual looking kitten and a bundle of energy. Her head is black, black and her four paws. The rest of her is an unusual colour and indescribable because there is a little bit of everything. I think she is going to be a fluffy cat and those tufts of hair behind her ears are adorable. She's adorable.  A wee bundle of energy. She helps to keep the older cats on their toes. 

 

 

 

This photo of Mitzie came up in my FB feed yesterday as a memory.  Her curls. I am so grateful that I had this little force of nature in my life for as long as I did.  What a great blessing she was to me. Trusting she is well and happy. 

 

 

This photograph also came up. She loved my crochet blankets. I have started another one here, but the yarn is not quite as soft as the yarn I got for my other blankets and I am not entirely happy with the colours I was able to find. 

 

 

 

My friend Shirley's nativity scene. I love it. I had several nativity scenes that I had collected through the years.  I get to start collecting them again.  I believe all of the characters in this one are Willow Tree. I can't remember if I was able to get my willow tree angels into my nine boxes or not.  I love their simplicity. 

 

 

 

Focusing on the reason for the season. This brings great comfort to me.  I am ever grateful for that. 

 

 

 

Having family back in my life. For so long I had none. I never dreamed at the start of this year that I would be seeing my father every day and be with my sister, etc. This is the silver lining in a very dark cloud. My father comes every day for supper.  He doesn't stay long. He arrives about half an hour prior to supper and then leaves right after so that he can get home for the news, but it is an extra special blessing to me that I have this opportunity to see him again and spend time with him before it's too late.  He is coming today. I am going to make a salmon pie for supper. He loves salmon pie.  Dan won't be home until this evening as he is working out of town  He is not fond of fish, so this is a great opportunity for us to make something for dad that he really enjoys. 

 

 

 

My sister just opened the front curtain and look at what I just about missed!  Snow!  It won't last, but it is a beautiful little taster of what is to come! 

Now that is what I call the icing on the cake.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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 *If you feel like you're losing everything

remember trees lose their leaves every year

and still they stand tall and wait for

better days to come  . . . •。★★ 。* 。 

 

 

 

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Smoked Cabbage and Sausage.  Deliciously simple.

I hope that you have a beautiful week filled with lots of things that you love and a multitude of blessings.  Don't forget!

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And I do too!