Well hello my dear friends.
I hope you are doing well.
Staying safe, healthy and happy.
I can hardly believe we have been 4 months
living with a new "normal."
5 months ago if someone would have
told me this is how life would be
I wouldn't have believed it.
I do believe the Lord has given us this day
and all days. It is up to each one of us
as to what we do with the day.
I keep myself busy each day.
I find great enjoyment and fulfillment
in doing various hand-work.
Cross stitch is one of my favorites.
I have mentioned before how my
Grandma Dot taught me at a young age
how to fill my lonely days with
good things to keep me busy.
During long summer days, I spent time
crocheting, sewing, embroidering
along with a lot of reading.
Oh I did have plenty of days filled with playing with friends,
swimming just about every day
and riding my bike.
As I grew older my hand-work
became a delightful way to fill my days.
And now in my widowhood I thank God
for every day. . . I know each day is a gift.
I have favorite days. Do you?
When I was working I didn't like Monday's
I thought the week looked so long.
I lived for the week-end.
Now that I am not working, I still find I
look forward to the week-end,
I like it because my children are off work
and I get to see them, and do things with them.
When I was a young mommy and wife my
favorite day was Sunday. I loved it because
we were all home. We went to Church together.
We worshiped God together.
Sunday afternoons I fixed a big
Sunday dinner.
It was a relaxing day.
We observed the Sabbath as a family.
Together,
After my husband died, I struggled with Sunday's.
It seemed Sunday was the most lonely
forlorn day there was.
Now, I am thankful for everyday.
It is true some days are lonely,
some days are busy, some days go by fast.
Some days are happy, some days are sad.
I have come to realize each day is a gift.
The Lord is mindful of our days.
And I try to rejoice with each new day.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
Karie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful uplifting post!! With everything going on during this time, I do think we all need to pause and take a breath and be grateful for one more day that we have been given...And as I have said during the last few months, Positivity is what we all need to maintain our mental health and this was a fantastic post sharing positivity , my friend!!
Take care and stay safe and happy!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Hi Karie!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm smiling from ear to ear at your post and I just knew we must be cousins as I have cross stitched that same Little House Needleworks piece! I love it and have it hanging on my scripture wall in my little sewing room! Yes, this is an uplifting post. God bless you.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Karie,
ReplyDeleteI would be honored if you decided to gift me your mini tea cup collection..I would treasure it!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I hope you are doing well, my friend!! we are getting a break in the heat so i will be going up the attic to bring down the tubs to pack up my Patriotic decorations and then decorate the Living Room in my "Under the Sea" theme!
Hugs,
Deb