May there be peace within

Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens. Close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”

May there be peace within

Gus wakes me on my first day of Thanksgiving break. The first inclination is resentment of the sleep intrusion. I choose joy. Holding a warm cup of Java I join him on the back stoop. He sits, I stand. He lifts his snout to the sun. I lift my chin to the heavens, close myContinue reading “May there be peace within”

Happiness is my choice…

Happiness is my choice. I have known despair. I have known heartache. I am a sinner saved by grace. I believe in Jesus, to His cross I cling. Happiness is my choice. Ten years ago I fell off a horse, broke my humerus, my arm is held together with six pins. I believe it wasContinue reading “Happiness is my choice…”

I loved today

A quiet Sunday Slow groggy start Breakfast, lunch and dinner in my PJs Good book Candles burning Snuggles with my doggos Leisurely brisk walks Cleaning Laundry Shopping (in my pjs) Chat with my sister Conversation with my eldest Sipping hot tea Texts from my youngest Zoom call with new friends Snuggled up with with myContinue reading “I loved today”

Waking the Colors

Waking the Colors Spring Walks Each day brings A waking of colors Dreary rainy days  Green grass glows Blue sky days  Trees unfurl their greens Diverse in shape and color Sunny Days Flowers bloom Distinct in color, fragrance The cycle of days Rainy, blue sky, sunny Bring glory Growth  Spring Waking of the colors Reminiscent Continue reading “Waking the Colors”