“As the years pass, I am coming more and more to understand that it is the common, everyday blessings of our common everyday lives for which we should be particularly grateful. They are the things that fill our lives with comfort and our hearts with gladness -- just the pure air to breathe and the strength to breath it; just warmth and shelter and home folks; just plain food that gives us strength; the bright sunshine on a cold day; and a cool breeze when the day is warm.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder, Writings to Young Women from Laura Ingalls Wilder - Volume One: On Wisdom and Virtues
The quote above means more to me these days than it would have a year ago at this time. As I work through losing my mom, little everyday things suddenly mean more than they ever have.
A quick catch up with a friend over coffee, hearing about weddings and new babies. Talking to Emma about her dates. Listening to Grace and her friends giggle as they settle down to sleep. Messaging with Brennan about his choice of major. Excitement as we look forward to Emma's college graduation and Brennan being home for the summer. Spending Friday with my hubby as we do the Alternate Eats tour in Columbus.
And then there are even simpler things. Sunshine after a day of rain. The cat and dog fighting over a spot of sun on the floor. A clean house and the laundry being done. A crocus blooming.
May you enjoy your everyday blessings in your common everyday life today!
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