Hello to each of you! I sure hope you and your family had a wonderful and fun filled holiday! Just wonder how the teachers are handling all those little ones filled to the brim with sweet treats! :o) Give the kiddies a few days and they will be back to normal....I think! :o) I remember as kids, after our pillowcases were filled to our satisfaction, and yes we used pillowcases or huge grocery bags for our treats! :o) We would rush home, run to our room and dump our goodies on the bed and the trading was on! I think that is one of the wonderful things about children, the ability to so enjoy the simple things. I still remember how a simple pair of tennis shoes would bring a smile to my face, new ribbons for my hair, a wonderful moment! Mom loved red ribbons, and so many times she would make me two ponytails with big red ribbons! I would find myself looking at my reflection with every passing window! Even now, I love to see a little girl's hair adored with big pretty ribbons, especially red ones! Oh to keep that child like spirit is a wonderful thing!
As I was looking through my photos for this post I thought of just how much I enjoyed stitching this little lavender filled bag above and making the little beaded pincushion . It was my beginning stages of stitching and I was so proud of this little bag! I still remember the joy I felt while making it, the fragrance of the lavender while filling it! I am reminded of Martha Stewart who seems to savor each step of whatever she may be doing, I believe that is one of this reasons I like watching her. And she often reminds us to take our time and enjoy what we are doing no matter how small.
If it be a small cup of tea from your favorite tea set, enjoying a beautiful bar of soap, crafting with pretty ribbons, getting lost in the fragrance a rose, a beautiful song, sunset, sunrise, a lovely meadow, a pretty card, candle light, a drive by the beach, a snow capped mountain, a bird's melody, a walk in your garden.....whatever it may be, savor the moment, enjoy it fully and completely. Not hastily but attentively and see what joy wells in your heart!
There is so much beauty around us,
if we will only take the time to
notice.
from the book "Joy for the Journey"
Smiles....
Beverly
Double checking the menu, making phone calls, running out to the store for those last minute little things you need in the kitchen, to making sure the table cloth is perfect. Happy Thanksgiving to each and everyone of you! It's beginning to look a lot like like Thanksgiving around our home! Oh how I just love this time of year, and truly we have so much to be thankful for. You know, no matter what you or I have had to face this year we are still truly blessed. That is indeed the message to my family for this Thanksgiving. Family, friends, sitting down to a beautifully prepared meal, having life, our homes, our health and strength are all a true blessing. Each of you enjoy your day on tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
