There are moments where I want to have it all - a clean house, a beautiful garden, perfect days filled with playing outside, walks with the dog, real conversation with my husband, and healthy home cooked meals. And then sometimes I just want to sit down.
Ever have that feeling that if you just sit down for a few minutes you'll feel refreshed? Lately, it isn't working. I sit down and feel no better afterward. But cleaning the kitchen, folding laundry, and getting lots done in a few hours makes me feel great, but tired.
This life is so beautiful...if only I could feel refreshed sometime.
Friday, May 18
Thursday, February 9
Blessed.
Today God welcomed one of his angels back into heaven; a little baby younger than Marjorie. Days like this remind me how very lucky I am. I pray that the Lord lets her stay with us for a very long time.
Thank you God for this sweet, little girl. I cherish her.
Wednesday, February 8
Returning gifts.
As we found homes for gifts this new year, I couldn't help but be thankful for the generosity of those who surround us. In the past two years we have been recipients of the two greatest gifts - time and love - in abundance.
Looking back at the journey we've taken it would be impossible to thank all of the people that have helped us. We've been given a helping hand moving (multiple times), a place to live, help planning our wedding, preparing for Maggie, and a hand welcoming her into this world. I've enjoyed afternoons with friends, support at work, moments of understanding, and best of all, time with loved ones and friends.
I've asked myself a thousand times, how will I ever repay all that they have given? This thoughtfulness touches me in a way, for so long, I had not noticed.
It wasn't until recently that I understood what it means to get a birthday card sent out on time, not just remembering to say happy birthday, but to devote a bit of time to that person. As my life is full of love for so many, my goal for the year is to show how much I care as often as I can. And to pay forward the love they have shared with me.
So I thank you; and want you to know that it may be awhile before you are in need and I have the gift you need to receive - my strength to carry your furniture, my planning to throw your wedding, or advice on being a mother and a wife. But I will spread your love to others who need those gifts now; and in your honor, share the joy you have given me with others.
Looking back at the journey we've taken it would be impossible to thank all of the people that have helped us. We've been given a helping hand moving (multiple times), a place to live, help planning our wedding, preparing for Maggie, and a hand welcoming her into this world. I've enjoyed afternoons with friends, support at work, moments of understanding, and best of all, time with loved ones and friends.
I've asked myself a thousand times, how will I ever repay all that they have given? This thoughtfulness touches me in a way, for so long, I had not noticed.
It wasn't until recently that I understood what it means to get a birthday card sent out on time, not just remembering to say happy birthday, but to devote a bit of time to that person. As my life is full of love for so many, my goal for the year is to show how much I care as often as I can. And to pay forward the love they have shared with me.
So I thank you; and want you to know that it may be awhile before you are in need and I have the gift you need to receive - my strength to carry your furniture, my planning to throw your wedding, or advice on being a mother and a wife. But I will spread your love to others who need those gifts now; and in your honor, share the joy you have given me with others.
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