It's the Little Things: Day 24

I want to focus on the good things this year.
All the things people get right.
All the times that everything works out just perfectly after we assumed disaster had already struck.
All the times that the right word was spoken at the right moment.
So, let's celebrate those little moments together, shall we?

• It's a brief but delightful phone chat with my daughter in love on her birthday
• It's an evening of quiet while my head is pounding. (Dan and the BIGS are playing Magic at The Hooligan House) 
• It's #HappyMail arriving today that is allowing me to diffuse thieves oil right now, and it smells outstanding. THANKS LAURA!
• It's a productive day at school for the boys, and for reorganized binders after a mishap earlier left it completely out of order
• It's an understanding Sister-Girl who was agreeable to a rescheduled evening so that I could spend the evening at home nursing my sinus headache
• It's the anticipation of more #HappyMail coming my way soon. 
• It's PattyCakes digging through old posts on our blog this morning and all of us enjoying a lovely little stroll down memory lane. THAT is exactly why I post here.

What's on YOUR little things list today?


PS. I'm reaping the benefits of this post style. We are having a tough January, but I'm reminded over and over each day of how blessed we are, despite some of our circumstances. All it takes is a little looking around. 💚

#100HappyDays: Day 90

 

 Day 90 of #100HappyDays
Simple things like a game of virtual scrabble with my S-G make for a gloriously relaxing Sunday evening.

#100DaysOfSummer
#SimplePleasures — feeling happy at The Man Crew House.

#100HappyDays: Day 56

 Day 56 of #100HappyDays
Flowers from my Sister-Girl Karen 💚 She's so good to me!

#100DaysOfSummer
#SisterGirl
#MutualAdmirationSociety — feeling happy at The Man Crew House.

#100HappyDays: Day 8

Day 8: Road Trip Fun! Have you seen The THING?!? Karen had never seen it so we stopped and enjoyed a few happy minutes traipsing through the "museum" that houses The THING. Worth every penny of the $1.00 of admission. LOL! Good stuff!
And yes, I know this is a terrible photo of both of us, but when you ask a stranger to take your photo, you get what you get and you don't pitch a fit. Amen.

In other news, Karen got a clean bill of health from the heart surgeon, who just told her to eat more and walk more. Hallelujah!

Sister-Girl Road Trip Adventures: Going to see The THING

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#100HappyDays: Day 6

 

Day 6: Road Trip! Karen and I are headed to Phoenix for her (hopefully) last post-op check up following her heart bypass earlier this year. We're hoping for a clean bill of health, some extra sleep and to enjoy a few days with less responsibilities. YES PLEASE!

Hello AZ, may this be the last time I visit for a while...

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#100HappyDays: Day 2

Day 2: Live Christian Music on the Plaza, great weather, food trucks and my Sister-Girl. Life is good.

Happy Sister-Girl!

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My Sister-Girl, Karen!

My Sister-Girl, Karen! She's been so fun to live near! She has shared her home, her bathroom and her life with us! We have so enjoyed getting to know her better over the past year and a half. She is a great housemate, glad to share in the chores, make meals plans and she cleans the kitchen every night...yeah! She is a great coffee pal, we have coffee together about once a week, sometimes more to share what's going on in our lives...and for adult conversation...LOL! The boys adore her and in fact, we invited them for dinner tonight since I've been hearing grumblings about me hogging her during the coffee hours. She is a honest, patriotic, freedom loving, hippy gal ; ) She tells it like she sees it and what you see is what you get with Karen. She doesn't put on airs or try to keep up with the Jones, she just does what she feels is best. She gives good advice, and unlike most people, will listen and take advice that is given to her....now that's rare! She LOVES to read and is knowledgeable about most issues. She is STRONG...and I know that she hates it when people way that, but the truth is the truth! She spoils me shamelessly, always bringing me some small treat, giving me a break or doing a dish while I'm not looking. She encourages me when I am discouraged, cheers me when I'm doing something right, and reminds me to take care of me, so I can be a better mom, wife, teacher, employee and friend. She gave me this really sweet card for my birthday and I think it describes our relationship really well...

What Is a Sister? by Emily Matthews

She's someone beside you lending a hand,

Offering words that say, "I understand"...

She's someone you turn to, day after day,

To share any worries that life brings your way...

She's someone you trust, and her words and her smile

Are kept in your heart and make life worthwhile.

You're never too busy to listen, never to busy to care,

You're always so eager to offer your help along with your gifts which you share

You're a woman who's made such a difference in so many wonderful ways~

A sister who's loved and liked and admired and who's wished the most special of days.

OK, the last part is about the birthday, but the rest is so accurate! Karen is a good mom, a fun auntie, a sweet daughter, and happy Memaw and a great sister! I love you, Sister-Girl!

~K~