Today I am joining Friday’s Fave Five again: a little pause to look back and gather five blessings from the week.
It wasn’t exactly a calm and cozy week... life clearly had other plans. But even in between the hard things, there were still small gifts to notice. So here I am 😊
1. A thunderstorm in the woods
On June 8, I went for a walk in the woods and was suddenly overwhelmed by a thunderstorm. It was frightening.
Thankfully, I knew what to do and tried to sit as safely as possible until it passed. And while I was sitting there, rather wet and not exactly relaxed, I prayed, “Into Your hands I commit my spirit... and also my body.”
I also thought of someone we love, who is staying in a hospice, and quietly placed that too in God’s hands.
It was scary, but also strangely good. And then, as if the woods wanted to apologize, the sun came out again... and I could still enjoy the rest of my walk.
2. Herbs growing well
My herbs are growing beautifully. It is such a small thing, but I love seeing green life on my windowsill or in the garden. They remind me that life keeps unfolding, even on difficult days when life feels like it has been put on hold.
3. A short walk with flowers
June 11, I went for a very short walk. Even that little walk brought beauty. I saw many flowers, including this beautiful one. I always enjoy noticing wildflowers along the path. They make an ordinary walk feel like a small treasure hunt.
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4. Coffee in pretty mugs
I also enjoyed drinking coffee from pretty mugs this week. Not a big blessing, maybe, but a real one. FOr me, a quiet moment, a mug that makes me smile... it is exactly what helps a day feel a little softer.
So here one of my mugs
5. A beautiful book to begin the day
I am reading a beautiful book by Stacey Pardoe. Every day there is something in it that gives me a good thought to begin the day with. That has meant a lot this week, as someone close to us is staying in a hospice. The days were not always easy, and I am thankful for words that help me begin the morning with a little more steadiness.
What was something that made you thankful this week?
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I'm glad you were safe n the sudden storm. I like pretty mugs, too. It's hard when someone you love is in hospice. I have not read Stacy's book, but I imagine it's good.
ReplyDeleteI know it is a difficult thing when someone you care about is in hospice. Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI will say that there is truly nothing like a good old short ordinary walk or stroll. I always find it in truly never ordinary. Even on the same path. ;)
The sudden storm experience sounds scary, but I'm really impressed with your testimony of how it turned into a blessing.
ReplyDeleteYou found wonderful things for which to be thankful, Aritha, as we all should each and every day. I'm so sorry that I'm late to your post, but Blogger has been acting weirdly, and is skipping some posts until later or not at all. Hope this isn't happening to you. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post, even with it's difficult moments. The sudden storm, the friend in Hospice care...but coupled with the beauty of the flowers blooming and lovely coffee mug, it was a tender and heart touching post. I know how you feel about the friend in hospice care, having just had to bid farewell to one of my dear friends who only spent a couple of days in hospice care before Jesus came to carry her home to heaven. It truly hurts to see our loved ones going through this experience and knowing that whatever needs to be said or done for them needs to be done right away. It helps us to realize how short life it and that we need to make sure we say what needs to be said and do what needs to be done today, before it becomes urgent. My heart goes out to you and I send you warm (((hugs))) and prayers. I am late in reading this, so things may have changed by now.
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