Grace in Small Things - Day 136 Sunday Service!

This was a hectic weekend for me. I am grateful that we all had travelling mercies and made our round trip safely. It was good to see Mom. She looked good and is getting back into the full swing of things. This trip was a roll up the sleeves and work trip as well as a visit. We had to rearrange her home; replace some furniture etc., move other things around, get rid of stuff, etc. almost like spring cleaning. Thank God we got it done but man, o man am I tired. I wish I had the day off tomorrow. Well, the way I feel right now is more like I hope I can get up and move in the morning.

My graces for this beautiful Sunday;

Waking up to see mom's smiling face - happy that we were there with her.

Visiting with my sister and my niece for breakfast.

The girls got back to their places safely and happy to have been home for weekend - not to mention the haul from the mall.


Had a good trip with lord mutton. He was a huge help and joy with the house fix.

Made it home earlier than I thought. The traffic flow was excellent. Totally exhausted, I walked in the house and supper was ready and waiting for us. Goodness and mercies.

Grace in Small Things - Day 136 Happy Friday!

Another snow day; two in a row! I woke up and looked out to see a sea of clean sparkling white snow; untouched by humans covering the street, the cars, the steps to the houses, the rooftops and trees. What magnificence! It was even more beautiful with the contrast of my warm snugly bed and comforter next to the deep cold and frost on the window as my warm breath touches it. We are truly blessed with the beauty and awesome-ness of nature, our world!

School was closed today so I didn't have to rush around to get ready or to get lord mutton up and out. I had an excuse to get to work just when I got there without angst.

Quiet time in the office - caught up on some filing and revisit some plans and proposals that may be very useful in this time of uncertainty and change.

Booked the ticket for my daughter to come home for the weekend. Both girls will be home this weekend. yay! I'll only have a short visit with one of them as I will be going to see Mom tomorrow and will be gone for the weekend. Humph. I am still grateful that she will be home. I will make her favorite dishes and leave for her to enjoy. The girls will be able to spend time with their papa by themselves. Lord Mutton will go with me.

A busy evening scurrying around in the kitchen. Sipping, jigging, cooking and storing special dishes for the girls. This makes me happy and thankful for my family, good health and tender mercies.

Have a wonderful weekend all. Love and blessings!

Grace in Small Things - Day 135 Thursday Thrills

Well, the weather reporters got it right this time. We got the rain and snow and sleet all day as predicted. It is still coming down now and is expected to continue until mid morning, Friday. At least there is not much accumulation because of the rain but man, oh man, it is a lot of very cold water and slush on the streets.


I am grateful today for walking out into falling snowflakes. Big, fat, soft snow flake that took me right into remembrances of Christmas times. My mind went right to the chorus of one of my favorite Christmas songs....I wanna see Christmas.... Christmas through your eyes.... Oh, I miss the kids. I can remember the excitement, the splashes in the puddles and jumps to get the splashes from the puddles, gathering and catching the snow to make snow balls, laughter, smiling faces with red cheeks and red noses..... sheer joy! Where did the years go? Then I remember that I was scurrying off to work and snapped back into the now and got on with it.

A big part of the day was spent looking out of the office window watching the snow/rain fall from the 8th floor window. Commenting on what the actual feel of the streets below was and would be at the end of the work day. I was quite thankful that although the roads and sidewalk were wet, full of ice puddles and slush, we all made it home safely and are now snuggled up nice and warm inside.

This winter wonderland of a wet, cold, snowy, windy, rainy day was comforting, peaceful and warmed my heart. I am thankful for the goodness and beauty of nature. The memories and wonder of children enjoying the goodness of nature and for my family and friends, I am grateful.

To God be the glory!

Grace in Small Things - Day 134 Wednesday Wonders!

Today I am thankful for mercies and graces!

Grace to maintain focus and stay calm through out these pensive days at work. The planned changes and silence about the changes looms and lauds over all of us. I think it is the lack of information that makes this sooooooo burdensome.

A full office of folks in a very talkative and jovial mood - trying to cope and think positive. Thankful for the camaraderie.

Sharing chicken and vegetables for lunch from the local deli with the roomies.

Shopping for computer for one of the girls - the second in that many months - I am grateful that it’s only two girls; I don’t think I could manage a third right now. :) I am even more grateful that I am able to shop. - A stretch but I am moving in faith!

Blackened catfish, rice pilaf and garden veggies for dinner. Hmmm, I surprised my self and the gang with this one! sooo good. The wonders of grace!

Grace in Small Things - Day 133 Tuesday Treats

Early morning meeting with my daughter getting caught up with the events of the B'day weekend. She was wonderful! Oh, the hugs, and kisses and the gratitude for the blessings.

Thankful for my new coat that kept all of the rain and sleet off this very wet and windy day - when the umbrella was rendered useless.

A quiet office to get things done - everyone stayed out in meetings today. It was my first day back so I am very thankful for the quietness.

Gratitude for the willingness of a colleague to walk me through a new process.


Baked chicken with spinach and rice---ohhh!
The harvest of the fields. Thank God for the bounty!