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. 

 

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I had a lovely quiet weekend here with Eileen. We just enjoyed each other's company. We went to do a bit of grocery shopping on Saturday afternoon, we cooked some good food. Listened to some good music. Watched a great Documentary on the hymn Amazing Grace on Saturday night, had quite a few laughs, and just enjoyed the quiet company of being together. I know this is a special blessing. It means the world to me. These months I have had to spend with her over the past year. I cherish each one of them and the memories we have built together. In another week or so she will return to her apartment permanently and so begins the rest of her life and mine, but we will always be grateful for the time we've had to spend together.

 

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There was no church this past weekend as it was Stake Conference, which I watched online via Zoom. You can't get any of the music for some reason, but you do get the talks and as always they were wonderful. I wish they also provided printable copies of the talks as I usually have a hard time remembering what was said. But I do remember that they were inspiring and that I enjoyed them.  Being fed spiritually, in any way shape or form is always a good thing.

 

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So I told that 56 year old about Todd and I don't think he took it very well. I was disappointed, but not disappointed, and really wasn't surprised. It's hard to explain. Anyways, I didn't hear from him all weekend, and that was okay. I thought to myself, the true colours are coming out.  Then he woke me up at 1:30 this morning with a text saying he was thinking about me. I ignored it, and have not responded. I think I'm worth more than that. And to be honest, I am grateful that I have come to the realization that I am worth more than that which I have been given.  I will never settle again. I realize that means I will in all likelihood spend the rest of my life alone. That is not what I had ever hoped for, but it just is what it is.  I need to be okay with that and I will be.  

 

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After a rainy, wet weekend, the sun is shining this morning, amidst a lot of cloud. I love it this time of year when the sun shines. Eileen has gone out to Bridgewater for a People's First get-together and will be gone all day. I don't expect her back home until this evening. I will keep her supper for her to heat up when she gets in. I was a bit nervous about her going. It is a really long time for her to be out there, but I just have to trust that she will be okay. In another week, she will be back home anyways, and I won't be able to keep an eye on her then.

She started a new diamond art and it's really cute. This one is a Grinch one for Christmas.  She is getting really excited about Christmas and us spending it together.  I am looking forward to it as well. Its  nice to have something like that to look forward to.

 

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This made me think of Nutmeg and how he likes to snuggle up to my Hello Kitties on my bed. Its so sweet. Those two furry bandits of mine sure make life more interesting. I love them very much.

 

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We have started the book of Daniel in our Come Follow Me Studies this year. We are winding down the Old Testament. I love the book of Daniel. All told, I have always found a lot of the Old Testament difficult to study. Each time I study it however, I do glean new understanding. I am really looking forward to studying the New Testament next year.

 

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"Remember, everyone has weaknesses,

and there are two sides to every story.

If you err in judgement, be sure

you err on the side of love and mercy.

~Joseph Fielding Smith 

I came across this quote this morning. Its so true. How much kinder the world would be if we just decided to give others the benefit of the doubt. That doesn't mean that we have to agree with everything that happens, but there are right and wrong ways of approaching things. If you choose kindness, then I think that is the higher road.

I don't really have a lot else to say this morning. It's been a bit broken up with having to get Eileen ready to go out, etc. so I am going to close this now with a thought to carry with you . . . 

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*I seemed to hold two lives,

life of thought and that of  reality.

~Charlotte Bronte 

In The English Kitchen today . . .  Bostock. A delicious copycat French pastry dream! Buttery Brioche, luscious almond cream, crunchy toasted almonds and a perfectly golden finish. Quick. Easy. Delicious.

I hope you have a beautiful day. Be happy. Don't forget!

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