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 had to go to Kentville very early yesterday morning to have a CT scan. Cindy went with me. I picked her up about 7:40 and off we went.  It was an easy drive. There was not a lot of traffic on the roads that time of day.  The colors of the leaves were still pretty lovely although a lot of the reds are down on the ground now.  We had a safe trip there and back again.  

I was pretty tired though, as I had only slept for about 2 hours Saturday night. I wish I was not like that. I wish that when I have something important to do in the morning I could sleep alright. Nope. Never. I always spend the night tossing and turning. And literally nothing helps.  My stupid brain will not shut down.

But  . . .  two hours sleep is better than no sleep at all.

 

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I am grateful for a sister who is willing to go and do these things with me. I love her so much. I wish that I could do even half for her what she does for me. It's impossible.

 

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Mother nature and the gifts she bestows upon us every day of every month of every year.  I am grateful for a heart that often slows down to drink it in.  For eyes that notice. For ears that hear.

Lately she has been spending lots of time close to me. If I sit down, she usually lays down quite near to me. Usually on the back of the sofa near my head, but yesterday it was next to me on the blanket that Nutmeg enjoys so much.  At once point I had them both there.  It was nice.

They are great company.

 

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Needless to say I did not get to church yesterday.  I spent most of the day trying to stay awake long enough that I could go to bed and get a good night's sleep last night.  I probably dozed through more television than I have ever wanted to doze through. But I listened to the Choir at Temple Square for a while and watched some of the other vlogs that I enjoy watching. I did try to have a nap at one point, but to no avail.

But I was able to relax.  And that was a good thing.

 

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My friend Tina facetimed me yesterday for a bit. We only ever talk for about half an hour, but we do it often and it is nice. I think we probably talk about once a week.  I always love hearing from her. She was a very good friend to me in the U.K. and has been a great friend to me since I returned to Canada.  She is just a good friend, full stop.  Good friends are one of life's greatest treasures.

 

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People these days are so inventive and are so very good at sharing.  From Monique's paint people to Paula's homemade cards, to another friend's doll houses, another's cupcakes.  Upside-down bakes, cozy cottages, etc. There are just so many talented people out there with beautiful vision, and they all so very generously share the beautiful things that they have created with the world. It cheers my heart. We are so blessed to be able to see these things.

 

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Good books to read, good music to listen to, good shows to watch, good people to pay attention to.  Faith, family, friends, home. My life is full. I am blessed.  And I know it.

More rain in the forecast for this week. The fires are all under control.

All is well.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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In the Kitchen today . . .  Baked Bean Pie.  My but this was some good. Simple ingredients put together in the most delicious way.

I have to take my car for its safety this afternoon. Hopefully all will be well. I want to keep this car going for as long as I can. I cannot afford to get another one.  In any case, I will deal with whatever!  I usually do!  

I hope you all have a wonderful day filled with lots of small and wonderful blessings.  Don't forget!

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And I do too!