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.   

 

What a wonderful week I had last week with my family.  Having my brother and sister in law visiting, we built some really lovely memories together.  It was really nice getting to spend time with them and with my father and sister/Dan as a family together.  Family is so important. You share a history with them that you share with nobody else.  I am so very grateful for mine. 

 

Every day I get two phone calls in the morning, and two later in the day, one about mid-day, and then an online conversation about 5 o'clock or so.  Dad, Cindy and Eileen.  Its called love and I am so grateful for being loved.  

I picked up Eileen and Tim yesterday afternoon.  They came over to help me flatten boxes, get rid of plastic, etc.  I made supper for us all afterwards. I had been going to do laundry with them, but Eileen said it was Tim's job to do laundry, lol  So who was I to argue with that!  She does make me laugh.

They were here for about 3 hours and we had some pretty good laughs together.  Family is a special blessing, at least for me it is. Maybe I am just super blessed to have a good one!

 

After I took Eileen and Tim home, my sister stopped by.  I had some newspapers for her (She uses them in her litter box) and she brought me these two things. My mom knitted tons of these hand dryer towels.  I had to leave all of mine behind in the UK, so my sister brought me one and then this plastic drinks holder.  These held our breakfast drink all the days of our growing up lives.  She thought I might like one of them.   I was trying to think of what it smelled like and I figured it out this morning. Tang.    Childhood.  Love. 

 

My cousin is dropping these two off Thursday after her son's swimming lesson.   My sister and I are going to PetSmart tomorrow to pick up gear for them.  I want to get two litter boxes.  I was reading somewhere that having two is better.  I also want to get a scratching post and some toys for them. A place for them to sleep, etc.  Can't wait! 

 

Cinnamon and Nutmeg are coming home on Thursday. 😀 

Spending time at my online UK church early on Sunday mornings and then getting to go to my regular in person church later in the morning. What a special blessing it is for me to get to see some of my old friends and congregation and then being able to be with the new ones and partake of the sacrament. One of my old friends from the UK was messaging me during UK church as she is watching it online as well, because she cannot attend in person due to health reasons.  It was nice to hear from her. Tina also calls me for a facetime once or twice a week, as does my friend Carolyn.   Being twice fed on a Sunday and having contact with lifetime friends are extra special blessings.  Friendships that remain no matter the distance.  

 

Flowers, cards, paintings, etc. Being loved is the most wonderful thing. If you know you are loved then you can get through just about anything.  Humbled I am, by these sweet gifts from others.  Add to that Ice Cream Cake, pizza, bird houses, vintage glassware, etc.  I am truly blessed and loved beyond measure. 

 

Hummingbirds, chipmunks and sunny days.  Hot sunny days . . .  Life is very, very good,and about to get even better. Pinch me because I must be dreaming! 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*.˛.No-one is useless in the world

who lightens the burden of it

for anybody else.

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad for two. Deliciously simple.

Busy day today. I have to go and do some banking, plus I have a huge deadline to meet. A letter to write and get posted.  A card to write and get posted, etc. Mom always said there was no rest for the wicked.  I am okay with that!  A busy life is a life that is full.  Have a wonderful day!  Be happy and blessed and don't forget! 

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And I do too!  

 

PS - I keep meaning to tell you that I accidentally emptied my e-mail box completely last week and lost all of my e-mails, so if I am owing you one or you think I am ignoring you, nothing could be further from the truth!  I had embroidered some teatowels for someone that requested them, but cannot message her to find out where to send them, etc. because I cannot find their e-mail!  Help!!