"A day of wonder", may sound bland and dry. I'm at my age in life I pay closer attention to the small things, many years ago probably I would never given a passing glance. Just as an example: My mother had a bed of cacti that bloomed with the prettiest silkiest flowers. She would remark of their beauty and daintiness. I would agree, and just go about my day. Yesterday, I noticed ones I had moved from her yard to my yard in bloom. I am beginning to appreciate more and more those "small things". Maybe it is a lot of things that make me look on things differently now. Our concerns in life become so much deeper as we age perhaps, or the way time speeds so fast with all the new inventions we've experienced. I remember a time when so much of farming was done with horses to power them, a very common sight, as I lived all of my early years on farms. Very few barns remain today that housed the farm animals. Sad in a lot of ways, but still our days are filled with "wonder" at all we see, feel and do. Time does go on, and takes us with it, but there is so much "wonder" in a day.
Enjoy the day!
Grandma
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
A Feeling of Joy
Don't know exactly why I have an extra ordinary feeling of joy today, but I do. Maybe I'm just beginning to see things through different eyes today. I sure hope I don't get sad news from some that don't seeming see anything to be joyful about. I want to show others there are good things in life if we only change some bad attitudes. Not everyone is out to do harm, but to help you through all the rough spots in life. I remember a few years ago as I volunteered at a function, a little girl probably about 3, as I was playing with blocks with her stacking them. All I said was "good job", brought a smile to her face. There were circumstances in her life, I don't think she would have heard that often. A smile and word of encouragement doesn't have a price tag, something we can all do. It's a good feeling to know there are no boundaries on such simple things. It may rain today, which may signify sadness, but it will keep your grass growing and the flowers blooming. That is happiness! Now wipe the frown from your face, and have a wonderful day!
grandma
grandma
Thursday, June 6, 2013
The Swiftness of Time
Summer is upon on us, flowers blooming, the happy sounds of birds, gentle breezes, although can be a "gust" at times, outdoor activities everywhere. I do like spring, summer and fall, winter not so much. In many ways this past year has left me in a blur, as if I can't find a secure feeling at times. Everything rushing by so fast, like flood waters that can't be stopped nor even slowed. That is what what I am experiencing daily. Deaths of 4 people either friend or relatives within a 6 week period, has left me still as if in a swirling whirlwind. Losing a sister suddenly almost a year ago,was traumatic with missing her every day still. My one remaining sister is so precious, and I still have 1 brother, much like me, I suppose, misses all the family and friends we so depended on. I suppose there is always a strong bond between sisters, like no other. I'm so thankful for all the love and caring mine shows to me. As a child I never had a thought of not being surrounded and supported by so many I now miss, in my "sunset" years. If I were to have anything to say to those younger than myself, I would say "hold those dear ones close, because time passes with such speed, every minute has a meaning in the lives of those you love". Never miss a chance to say "I love you", you will be glad you did.
Just being me,
grandma talks
Summer is upon on us, flowers blooming, the happy sounds of birds, gentle breezes, although can be a "gust" at times, outdoor activities everywhere. I do like spring, summer and fall, winter not so much. In many ways this past year has left me in a blur, as if I can't find a secure feeling at times. Everything rushing by so fast, like flood waters that can't be stopped nor even slowed. That is what what I am experiencing daily. Deaths of 4 people either friend or relatives within a 6 week period, has left me still as if in a swirling whirlwind. Losing a sister suddenly almost a year ago,was traumatic with missing her every day still. My one remaining sister is so precious, and I still have 1 brother, much like me, I suppose, misses all the family and friends we so depended on. I suppose there is always a strong bond between sisters, like no other. I'm so thankful for all the love and caring mine shows to me. As a child I never had a thought of not being surrounded and supported by so many I now miss, in my "sunset" years. If I were to have anything to say to those younger than myself, I would say "hold those dear ones close, because time passes with such speed, every minute has a meaning in the lives of those you love". Never miss a chance to say "I love you", you will be glad you did.
Just being me,
grandma talks
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