The world is full of both. When someone holds the door for me – how kind is this? This kindness immediately sparks gratitude in my heart. A card arrives in the mail, flowers unexpectedly arrive on the door step, a call and someone wants to bring over a meal when I’m not 100% – so […]
Category Archives: Gratitude
Love, Family, Beauty, Eyes that See, Heart that Feels, Legs that carry me, a Man named Steve, Children who are the Joy of my Heart, A God that listens, – Feeling Blessed !!!
Late May Morning
Last night I had a Dream…. It was my last day here on Earth. You might think one would be frightened, but I wasn’t. I was acutely aware of all of my senses., noticing the voices of those around me, the smells and aroma of the food lovingly prepared and placed on a large wooden […]
How to distinguish true friends How to play What ‘family’ means How much more I love my children That I can lean on my husband when necessary How much I appreciate nature and the outdoors – especially the trees That God is always present for me and everyone else A 12-Step Program really does […]
There are many thoughts which come to mind this morning especially after reading ‘Where were you October 2nd, 1998?’ by Being Margaret. This very intimate and personal reflection on one’s parents, death and memories gives me pause to reflect on my own life, and where I am today, October 2nd 2015. I’m presently caring for […]
Late September As the days become shorter, my determination to get out into the daylight is more prevalent than ever. I thank God for the gift of sight and sound, the ability to walk, create and speak. Today while walking the grounds of the Biltmore Estate with my husband, my eyes and my camera couldn’t help […]
As summer is in full swing now, and the 4th of July has passed. The afternoon showers become a regular part of one’s day. As I finished some errands this morning starting at 7 am and home by 2 pm – I heard lots of people sharing about the weather, it’s hot, it’s cold, it’s rainy […]
While enjoying a leisurely stroll the Biltmore Estate Gardens early Tuesday morning, I met two wonderful women visiting from different parts of North Carolina – Monique and let’s say, Violetta. Both of these women had beautiful spirits, smiles and a welcoming demeanor. I noticed they were attempting to take a ‘selfie’, and didn’t have a […]
And a chance for snow is finally in the forecast for those of us living in Western North Carolina. 1 – 3 inches! Yippie! I love watching the snow fall…and more than that, I love running outside and catching BIG snowflakes on my tongue. If there’s enough snowfall, then hiking, sledding and making snow angels […]
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