It’s not Friday anymore, but Saturday… and still I wanted to do this. Just to look back over the week and notice what was there.
~ two walks in the woods ~
This week I was able to go to the woods twice, and I’m really grateful for that. It actually took a while before I could go again. The pollen I’m allergic to had to clear first, and my word for this year is patience — so yes, my patience was truly tested. But now there was space again. The fresh spring green… So beautiful. I even wrote a blog about it (you can read it here).
~ building something together ~
A friend from my new church and I had coffee together, and I helped her set up a blog. I really enjoyed that... something simple, but meaningful too. I didn’t take a picture of it, but it’s a good memory.
~ seeing the day off ~
My husband and I went out to watch the sunset. We kept walking… until it grew dark and the moon appeared. We saw the lapwing and the redshank again; both back. It was such a peaceful moment, stepping away from the busyness of life.
~ seeds coming up ~
Some time ago, I received a large box with flower and herb seeds as an Advent gift from my son. Each day I opened a little window with a new packet. Now they are starting to grow. That also asked for patience… but it’s so lovely to see them come up.
~ mother-daughter time ~
Today I had a little outing with my daughter. We walked through the yellow rapeseed fields — endless yellow, so bright and beautiful. Just being together like that was a gift.
Grateful for this week.
For what was simply there.
Wishing you a lovely weekend 🌿
You had a beautiful week. Walks in the woods and in the fields.
ReplyDeleteWatching seeds sprout and root is a wonderful part of spring.
And a coffee date is great.
Have a good weekend.
Thank you Willow
DeleteSounds like a lovely week! Pollen is a problem walking or working outside this time of year. How kind to help your friend set up a blog. The Advent seed gift sounds like such a fun idea. Glad you had good walks with your husband and daughter.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, the pollen can be a bit much… but still worth being outside 😊 I really enjoyed helping my friend too.
DeleteI enjoyed reading your post today. You enjoyed some special moments. My husband does not like to walk. We do have our tv programs we like to watch together. I wish we did not live in the city when I see all the country places. I do like looking out my window and see the palm trees sway ad the flowers blooming.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. It’s nice you have those moments together too, even if it looks different. And palm trees sound so beautiful for me🌿
DeleteOh, that all sounds so lovely! I know you enjoyed all of it, and I enjoyed hearing about it as well. I love the pictures. Everything looks so beautiful!!! And to go walking with your hubby, and then another day with your daughter...now that's a blessing for sure!!! Thank you for sharing the beauty with us. Oh, and thank you for praying for us to get rain...I saw your FB message...and we did get such lovely rain. We are hopeful for more tomorrow afternoon and some during this next week, so we hope and pray that just maybe the drought is finally coming to an end. We sure need it badly! Thank you for praying for us all the way around the world!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words! That makes me so happy to hear about the rain — we really did pray for you. Hoping more will come your way
DeleteBeing with our grown children for such a special time is always a gift, Aritha. So sorry to hear that you are plagued by allergies. Those make it so difficult to deal with, spring or fall, especially when we want to enjoy season changes. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Yes, it really is a gift. And allergies do make it a bit harder, but I still try to enjoy it.
DeleteHello!! What a beautiful week you had!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about these faves!
ReplyDeleteWooded walks, sunset walks with hubby, a walk with daughter among pretty flowers, helping a new friend, and seeds growing!!
You are blessed. I've always wanted to go to the Netherlands. I would love to live there while the idiot we have in office "leading" our land is in charge. Hubby says once he retires maybe we will get over to your neck of the world on a trip. I sure hope so as it's been on my bucket list since i was a young girl!
Thank you! That’s so kind. I hope you’ll be able to visit one day — it would be lovely to see this part of the world through your eyes 😊
DeleteBut Europe isn’t a paradise either. There is a lot of history here, and some of it is still very close. With everything happening in Ukraine, and memories of the Cold War not that far behind, you can feel that things are not as simple as they seem from a distance.
Society has also become more individualistic, and life isn’t always as safe or easy as people might think. At the same time, there is still beauty here. Every place has its struggles, I think. But also its own kind of grace.
Lots of good things going on in your week.
ReplyDeleteWendy, yes! 🌿
DeleteWhat a beautiful week--and beautiful pictures too.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
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