Do you have moments in the day, week, month, where you’re stopped in your tracks with overwhelming feelings of gratitude?
I do. It’s usually the small things that cause my heart to swell with appreciation and thanks.
Like these tulips. They were a hostess gift to me last week and oh, how I have enjoyed having them! Tulips are my favorite flower, and they were my sunshine during the last several wet, stormy days.
Speaking of sunshine, this girl lights up my world. Lately, I’ve been so taken with her sweet, cheerful and pleasant demeanor. How did I get so lucky?
photo by: pass the sugar photography
Truth be told, I know that luck is only part of it. Timing and waiting are a big part of this game we play called life. And for the last several years, “bloom where you’re planted” has been my mantra. Only, I’ve grown very impatient waiting on the blooms. Then, today I read this very inspirational quote at Celebrating Everyday Life. The words leapt off of the page, into my heart, and quieted my anxious soul. The same soul that had just moments before called out in prayer, “Give me a sign that my time will come.”
These are a few of my favorite things this on this quiet Friday at home.
See you in class,
Mrs. Hines
I hope that whatever you are yearning for becomes a reality. I believe that everything happens for a reason. Remember this…some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers. Happy Sunday Sharon!
Thanks for stopping by Real Southern Living! I need to remember to stop and be more grateful for what I have already been given. I get so caught up in what’s next in life sometimes I forget to live in the moment of the blessings I have been given. Thanks for the reminder:)
Stacey, I struggle with that every day. So, when I suddenly become aware of the blessing, it makes it all the more sweeter.
Sharon, I loved reading your blog today, and looking at the tulips and the picture of your daughter,even made me feel blessed that I can see. Strange, I never thought of simple things like having eye-sight as a blessing before. Obviously, I have taken to much for granted in the past, and definitely needed a real wake up call!!! So Mrs. Hines, that is this is the lesson I learned in class today: I need to be more aware and thankful for the tiniest of things, that I have over looked in the past. I need to be grateful for all my blessings, because I can honestly say that today, all my Needs were fulfilled – food in my stomache, clean clothes on my back, a roof over my head, my own toothbrush, a neighbor who was kind enough to take me to church as my car is in the shop, etc. My Wants may not have been met (like I want my car back now!), but I consider myself to have been very blessed today, because my Needs were met. Thank you for the lesson, and please help me to remember this from time to time!
Awww, I’m speechless and very touched. Thank you for sharing this with me.
I do have moments like that in a day! They are always a great reminder Sharon. Have a wonderful week.
I’m glad to hear that, Debbie. Of course, I’m not surprised…you are a sunny, “see the bright side of things” kind of gal.
Oh Sharon! I’m thrilled that my post helped to encourage you! I’m always praying that these quotes will encourage others – just as they encourage me too! Believe me, I know how hard the waiting times can be…. even with the launch of the magazine right around the corner, I’m still in a bit of a waiting pattern myself and can’t help but wonder if everything will go as I hope or not… only time will tell so I continue to wait but I choose to wait with hope, faith and joy and that is really helping me to enjoy the waiting more than I ever have before. I pray that your days of waiting will be behind you before you know it and you will be happy dancing all around your home and all your vases positively brimming with BLOOMS!
Hugs, Jennifer
I know the magazine will be beautiful! I love what you said about waiting with hope, faith and joy. I am learning and have no doubt that blooms are around the corner. Thank you for your encouragement!