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.   

 

Having Sunday Dinner with my family. I went to Cindy's yesterday and she had made a lovely pot of stew which we all enjoyed.  The best part of these occasions is getting to spend some extra time with my sister, whom I love dearly. 

 

Gave my talk in church yesterday and it went well. It was supposed to be based on how the Savior ministers to the one.  I started it off by talking about one day in the life of Jesus as seen in Matthew 9 and then I went from there. It must have been okay because my Branch president said it wouldn't be too long before he asked me to give another talk.

Its a very small branch and there are not a lot of people so I guess you get to do things like give talks more often. 

 

(sleeping together on  my bed)

What a time I had on Saturday night. I was just sitting down to drink a mug of warm milk and honey when I heard Cinnamon crying. She is not one to make a lot of noise so I went to investigate.  Somehow she had gotten herself trapped behind the washer and dryer in the bathroom.  There was no way of getting her out really.  They are in there pretty snug. All I can think is she jumped on top of the washer and then over down onto the floor in back and then couldn't get out.  Nutmeg was pacing back and forth in front all distressed because he knew his sister was in trouble. I thought I was going to have to pull the washer out so I called my sister to see if they could help me.  They left to come to my aid. In the meantime I thought I would dangle a towel over the back of the washer to see if she might not try to climb up it. I did that and cajoled her for a few minutes to see if she would get the idea.  Finally she did just that.  Whew! Now I know what to do if it happens again.  I was ever so grateful for a sister and brother in law who were willing to drop what they were doing and come to my aid.  I appreciated it.  Maybe I need to not be so needy.  I should have just tried to solve the problem myself first without calling them.  I felt bad afterwards because they had come over for nothing.

But all's well that ends well and I was most grateful that I got her out.  I hope she doesn't do it again. 

I am really looking forward to spending some time with this little ginger munchkin this coming weekend. It will be fun getting to know him better. I have a cookie ornament decorating kit for us to do together as well as some other crafty things. Apparently he also enjoys science experiments.  I will have to see what I can come up with.  Time spent with family has to be the best time of all!  I have had precious little of that over the last 21 years.

 

Jessie Wilcox, Summer's Passing 

We have had an amazing autumn. The weather has been great for the most part.  Its been a bit wet here and there, but not overly so.  The temperatures have been fairly mild for the most part.  Someone told me that Nova Scotia is like the Riviera of Canada now, with the warmest temperatures. No wonder everyone wants to live here! 

Making new friends. I am slowly coming to know people in my Branch at church.  I already knew some of them from a number of years back, but am getting to know newer people now, starting to fit in a bit more.  Change is always difficult, and of course Covid makes it even more so.   

The gift of discernment.  I am learning to use it and to not be so impulsive.  Over this past week I have been presented with several opportunities that I really had to think about. I was able to sit and mull them over and come to what I believe was the right decision for me and I feel at peace about both decisions. That is when you know you have made correct choices. You feel at peace about them. 

My days pass most pleasantly.  I have my work, a bit of play.  My faith which keeps me grounded.  I go out and am greeted when I come back home by little furry faces that love me.  They keep me great company throughout the day.  I have all that I need and then some.  Oh how very blessed I am.       Life is far better than I thought it would be.

                                                 

Who can turn the world on with her smile? 

Who can take a nothing day, 

and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile? 

Well it's you girl, and you should know it 

With each glance and every little movement you show it 

Love is all around, no need to waste it 

You can never tell, why don't you take it 

You're gonna make it after all 

You're gonna make it after all 

How will you make it on your own? 

This world is awfully big, girl this time you're all alone 

But it's time you started living 

It's time you let someone else do some giving 

Love is all around, no need to waste it 

You can never tell, why don't you take it 

You might just make it after all 

You might just make it after all 

I always did want to be Mary Tyler Moore. It took me 66 years but here I am living the dream. 

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*Life with God is

not immunity from difficulties

its peace within difficulties.

~C. S. Lewis  •。★★ 。* 。 

In The English Kitchen today  . . . Savory Oven Baked Chicken & Potatoes. This is quite simply delicious.

Have a wonderful day. I hope your week ahead is filled with an abundance of small and wonderful blessings. Along the way don't forget! 

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And I do too!