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.

A son who sends me photographs of the food he has cooked because he knows I will appreciate them.  Doug is always sending me photos of things he is cooking.  I love that. He was cooking this lasagna the other day for his family and shot me this photograph. He also sent one before it went into the oven. All of my sons love to cook and all of my sons are great cooks. Their dad likes to cook as well, no surprise then that with two parents who love to cook, they ended up being good cooks.  

Speaking of lasagna, my sister cooked a fabulous lasagna for us for supper last night. It was delicious.  We also had garlic bread and lemon pie. A great meal for all, but as well, a nice visit with the people you love.  Eileen really enjoys these family dinners. Another bonus.

 

Every day after we retire for the night, I shoot Eileen over a couple of positive thoughts that I find on Pinterest.  A positive way to end the day and she looks forward to receiving them. I am trying to be as supportive as I can for her. 

This weekend she was doing bead art. She got quite a few small things done. She really enjoys it and it is the type of mindless activity that keeps you distracted and busy. She almost has me wanting to do it, except I don't think my eyes could handle the smallness of it.

Maybe we could do a puzzle together. I am not sure.

 

This was Cinnamon laying on the back of the sofa behind me yesterday afternoon. I couldn't help but take a photo of her. 

At the same time this was Nutmeg laying on the chair.  He moved just as I was taking the photograph but he had been in a very similar position. All stretched out.

I love these two little critters I share my home with. They never fail to amuse me.  They are usually very close to me, one next to me and one behind me, when I am watching television. They want to be part of almost everything I do.  There to greet me as soon as I come in the door after being out, and first thing in the morning when I get up.  

Eileen has really been enjoying them also.  She really enjoyed my sister's cats yesterday as well. She just loves cats. She had her own cat when she was an older teenager. Named Misty. She had complete care of that cat. She was responsible totally for it's upkeep, and she did a good job of it.  She's a great cat mum.  When she gets her own place she is going to get a cat.  She's really looking forward to that.

I believe that March is going out like a lion. We have had snow, snow and more snow, but none of it really lays for long.  It started snowing just when I left for my sister's yesterday and it snowed pretty much all night.  We are supposed to have light snow this afternoon, and they are calling for more snow/rain later this week and on into April. That is when April Showers will begin, in preparation for May flowers.  Its all good.

My faith. It upholds and sustains me.  All of my life I have been a believer. I cannot imagine not believing. It is such a huge part of who I am.

I love my home sweet home. It is a blessing to me.  Remember that house I was dreaming about buying when I first moved back to Canada. I could have bought it then, but couldn't get a mortgage. It is for sale again, but I cannot afford to buy it now.  Owning your own home is a lot of responsibility. I had my head in the sand back then.  What was I thinking??? I could not take care of my own home. I am right where God wants me to be and where I need to be. My home is everything I need and perfect for me at this stage in my life.

Faith, family, friends, home, health . . . I am blessed beyond measure.

A thought to carry with you  . . . 

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*Children are likely

to live up to what  

you believe of them.

~Lady Bird Johnson 

In The English Kitchen today  . . .  Easy Oven Burgers.  This was something that Eileen really wanted to try and so I did a small batch of the recipe for her with fabulously tasty results. Messy but really delicious!

New week, fresh page.  I hope your week ahead is filled with things which bring you peace and joy. Be happy. Be blessed.

Whatever you get up to today, Don't forget!

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And I do too!