The thirsty plants are grateful for the rain and I am grateful not to have to water.

The hungry robins are grateful for worms and I am grateful for the Lose It app to keep track of my calories.

Morning Pages where I can talk to myself and God. Trying to define an adult version of God.Trying to untangle ME.

Grateful for the Kuerig who sneaks me a cup of coffee. After a few days without it is sublime!

Sunny days mean obligations while rainy days are slower paced. Swim or not?

Good day to get back to cross stitching,

But need a haircut and need to buy Baby V a birthday present.I can’t believe she 1!

New puppy over at my daughter’s .Welcome Miles!

Bless the petunias may they thrive.Grateful they are planted. The system was replete with moans and groans.

Bless my garden. More plants are coming. I picture them  growing.

Bless the cooler weather. I’m grateful for cool breezes.

Bless my efforts to create something worthy. May they sense the love in every stitch.

Bless helping hands and willing helpers. A tribute to Dolly long gone never forgotten.

Bless Carol who is going to study the new Julia Cameron book with me. She is taking a class and will share with me.

Bless my alone time. Bless my Phone that I can “talk ” to someone anytime.

Bless ME my mood and my body.Water to quench. Healthy food to replenish. Restore me.

I cross stitched trees all morning and now I need some diversion. Red, white and blue instead of green and brown.

Memorial Day meaningful and reverent. Family gatherings for some. Parades for others. Bless my quiet life. No drama. No obligations.

Flags everywhere. Grateful for what they represent.

Grateful for the flowers I’m planting in my yard and the hanging baskets on my porch. They represent Summer and call for quiet evenings enjoying their beauty.

If it doesn’t get too hot I’m taking a walk under the trees. Might even stop and think how old they are. How they bend in the wind. How they whisper. Home of the free because of the brave.

I got in the habit during pandemic of counting the weeks by Friday. Hey we made it!

Often we go out to eat on Friday night tonight I’m ushering a graduation at EJ. Way to go graduates!

Grateful to change colors on quilt. Working on sunburst orange. Shine on!

Lunch with my daughter beyond grateful for her quick recovery to a succesful surgery. Yippee!

Chilly this morning but hot is coming. Truthfully I like it cooler.

A walk last night made my legs ache. At least I know it’s working.

Reward of a half of Crumbl cookie after days of diligence. Not guilty!

Hope!b It is essential.

I began stitching on baby quilt for my Great. Light yellow which I dubbed sunshine yellow.

I chose to stitch today because it was supposed to rain but not yet. I stitched sunbeams all afternoon. Hope we get a storm.

Grateful to figure out the symbols on the guide and very grateful to have so many color choices.(You are my sunshine Carol)

Sunshine predicted over the weekend.  Good as there are important things going on.

Need to drink some water. I haven’t thought about anything else since noon.

Time to put it away and not get frustrated.

I can do this! I picture it done!

My morning devotion this morning was about gratitude.Author said she hates showering because means facing the day. Until a power outage meant short showers.

Suddenly she made it an event to be treasured. A lovely pampered 5 minutes.

An attitude of gratitude changes perspective. I get to instead of I have to.

I’m picturing my yard when the weeding is done and the flower bed looks just like I want.

I have started a food and exercise awareness plan. I’m grateful I can walk and move around.So many foods I can have.

My friend Carol showered me with embroidery floss and I will start my Great’s baby quilt today.Veronica is due in September and I must get started.

Carol and I having been exchanging daily haikus since April 1st. Hers are upbeat mine are often serious.

Thank you Crystal for posting my admission about my imaginary friend to your writing group.

Let joy pour down. I am grateful!

Isn’t it funny when you hear a word look it up and then begin to see examples of it everywhere.

Funeral last Sunday was both joyful and sorrowful. Betty was strong in life and yet succumbed graciously into death.

Daughter Meg brave going into surgery. Knocked down briefly but rising again.Let healing begin.

Nicole blend of empathetic strength and encouraging warmth.

I remained outwardly calm though I was trembling. Resting on the strength of my friends I could concentrate on myself.

Exhaustion then rest. Repeat.

Gender reveal the ultimate dichotomy. I was right! They looked so happy!

This Is Us. The incredible writing that can make you feel for characters that are created.

As the rain turns to sun enjoy your day!

Daughter in surgery and waiting is the longest time. But am grateful things came together for her to go forward.

Grateful they got over COVID quickly and glad she isn’t coughing as that would be miserable.

Texting where you can hug and say I love you and it doesn’t get weird.

My brain  is moving quickly but thanks to modern technology I can carry on three conversations at once.

Grateful for those who realize I might not make sense. They know me well yet they still love me.

I will put my energy into action. My mother washed windows the day this daughter was born.

Grateful to have ability to do and friends and family that care.

Taking some friends out to dinner. We were in their wedding and us in theirs. Between  us we have almost 100 years of marriage.

Letting go of worry and picturing a good outcome. Breathe!

Rereading a book before you return it on Libby. 5 people waiting I hope they enjoy it as much  as I did.

Restaurants that sell homemade soup. Soup is the ultimate comfort food.

Multitasking. Single tasking. Resting.

Finding something you were looking for. Hurray!

Grateful for pace of life that allows me time for things I want to do.(Read a book)

Summit Handbell Concert at First Christian was wonderful.

Flexibility. Driving over to my daughter’s to take her somewhere.

Thankful for a car. Grateful I can afford gas.Quiet conversation behind masks.

Hubby goes to Dr’s appt. He is doing well. Suggestions of how he could do better.

Surgery for daughter on Thursday. Plan B and being calm.

The ease of money transfer. I’m not sure I even know where the check book is.

Grateful for moments of quiet in a crazy week.