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.

I am so grateful that my father was not badly injured or killed in the car accident he had last week.  I know, that at age 90, we probably will not have him with us for too many years longer, but I am not ready to let him go. Selfish I know. He means the world to me. I wasn't able to spend the last years of my mother's life near her and I am so blessed to be able to spend these years near my father. I am so grateful that only his car was written off and that we were able to celebrate his 90th with him. God willing we will be able to celebrate more birthdays in the years to come. I love my father very much.

Yesterday it was five years since we said goodbye to mom. I feel her with me all the time anyways, but I will always be sad that I never got to say goodbye in person.

This is a great thought to have each morning when you open your eyes. Praising God for another day given. Another day to unwrap.  A fresh page to write your life upon.  Each new day is truly a gift.  

This is a great way to look at the dark times.  I have been through some very dark times and come through the other side, better, stronger.  I like to think they have been opportunities for growth.  I like to think they have helped me to become a better person.

 

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Being able to go to church yesterday and partake of the sacrament.  To renew my covenants and take His name upon me. To listen to the talks that had been prepared lovingly by people, just for us.  To be able to sit in Sunday School and discuss the first chapters in the Book of Mormon, and exchange ideas, thoughts.  To be with the Saints in the act of worshipping God. There is no place I would rather be on a Sunday morning. Church is good.

 

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Sunday dinners with family.  I longed for this for many years. To be able to sit down with family, at least once a week, and enjoy each other's company. That is no small thing. It means the world to me.

 

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Everyone needs a place to call home, and I am most grateful for mine. It is the perfect place for me. People ask if I get lonely. The answer is no. I have surrounded myself with things that I love. I have two cats that I love.  A sister who is my best friend. And other family close by.  Friends from church. Good neighbors.  A good relationship with God. Books to read, etc. No, I don't get lonely or feel lonely. My life, heart and home are very full. I have been richly blessed.

Toast and Marmalade. Nectar of the Gods  . . . 

 

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Something to warm your hands on.  Cold hands or cold feet for that matter. Never a good thing. If my hands or my feet are cold, then I am cold. Grateful for hot drinks and warm socks and slippers. Especially this time of year.

Some people think that if you are overweight then you never get cold.  Someone made that asinine comment to me yesterday.  She said that I probably didn't know what it was like to be really cold. DUH  Of course I do.  I get cold the same as anyone else.  Your nerve endings are in the skin, which is on the outside of your body.  That is where you feel things.

I don't think I would ever say such an insensitive thing to someone else. At least I hope that I would not. I can see myself in the mirror. I don't need reminding that I am overweight. I am very aware of that fact. Very aware.

Grateful to be me. Every single inch of me. I love me.  That is huge.  For many years I did not.

And with that I will leave you with a thought for the day.

A thought to carry with you . . .  

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*When things go wrong,

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In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Crispy Cheesy Refried Bean Tacos.  Delicious and very quick and easy to make!

I hope you have a week filled with abundance.  Go out. Be light to the world around you. Be loved. Be blessed. Be safe.  Don't forget!

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And I do too!