Simple pleasures

They say the best things in life are free.  I believe that.  As I look out over my summer garden and see all the beautiful color, nature is smiling back at me.  

The black-eyed-susans are in full bloom now and spreading themselves everywhere.  

I picked a handful this morning and brought them inside to enjoy.  

It's the little things in our lives that can make a big difference.  Simple little pleasures.  

So go ahead, pick some flowers today and bring them inside to enjoy.  You'll be glad you did.  

Have a good week!

Thankful for the little things....

 .....like this mourning dove that is building a nest in the hanging ivy pot outside my kitchen window.  I was thrilled this morning when I saw the two of them,  

fluffing their nest.

What a joy it will be to watch them every day as I embark on my journey in fighting my cancer.  

It's the little things that make us happy.  

And I want to thank each and every one of you for your encouraging words and your thoughts and prayers.   I was overwhelmed with emotion when I read them.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  

  

It's the little things

...that sometimes make us the happiest,


like a good cup of coffee in our favorite mug,

early morning sunshine after a rain storm,




.....and spending time with our grand kids.


We had our granddaughter spend a few days with us this week. She's not so little anymore, in fact, she seems to grow taller each time we see her. Just having her around and enjoying simple things like playing board games and sewing a pillow, made me realize how much fun can be had in little things. And what a joy seeing her smiling face each morning.

It's just the little things.....

but sometimes the little things make the biggest difference!