contentment 2013

This week … another mixed bag. My strongest supporter at my current job has left, my auntie Shirley had a stroke, my mother’s being run ragged by my aunt’s children, I had a stinking sinus infection, I was tired of it, and I’m just tired. But today’s reflection on the week reminded me that there were still blessings and things I can be grateful for. This week:

I am grateful for the break in the humid, uncomfortable weather. It’s beginning to feel like Fall and I love it!
I’m grateful that my aunt’s stroke has not left her paralyzed, unable to speak or cause her to lose any of her mental faculties. I thank God in the biggest way for that.
I’m grateful that my Dr. was able to give me meds for my sinus infection. I’m beginning to feel better and my discomfort has been totally eliminated!

I’m grateful for this object lesson: I put my basil in water (not dirt) and it sprouted flowers. It was a reminder that even in unfamiliar, abnormal circumstances, I can thrive if I make up my mind to.
I was looking for butterfly decals for a D.I.Y project and found options that were $25.00 and up. Errrrrr no!!! Went to the Dollar store in my work neighbourhood and found some for .99c. Now that’s what I call a blessing!
I was grateful for fall weather. Fall weather = comfort food for me. So it was on for my crock-pot and some chili was in order!!!

Hope you each had a great week and cheers for a wonderful upcoming week! 😀

I left work on Friday August 30th — totally hyped for a week of fun, crafting and living la vida tourist in NY during my staycation. Instead, by the time I got home, I felt tired and sleepy. After waking from a nap I just couldn’t seem to get away from, I had instead a week of cold, flu and bronchitis. Yes, my friends, a week of the cruds! But even while in crud land, there was much to be thankful for believe it or not.

Although I was sick, and I didn’t want to be, I did get the rest that I needed.
Although I live alone, my family in the area checked in on me every day.
I got an early birthday gift from my mom! Got it on Monday but didn’t put it together yet. Can’t wait to start using it.
Got some spinning fibre pretties. More importantly, the darker of the two is FREE!!!
Home-made chicken soup. The radish slices gave it a great earthy, hearty taste.
I was still able to see my cousin R who was visiting the US for the past five weeks. She really wanted to see me before she left today and she made sure she did. We had a wonderful time yesterday morning — even if it was only for a few hours.
I really wanted to start cooking like I used to and wanted to start going back to the Farmer’s Market. My cousin took me yesterday so I really got to meet that goal.
Also got some external (Lysol) and internal (liquah!!) germ killers!!! 😉
Although I did absolutely no crafting done, I got a chance on Friday to clean up my craft basket and really plan what I want to do for my Fall/Winter knit/crochet projects.
Being able to count my Rhinebeck pennies! Literally! 😉 I got $130.00 in coins! Booyah!!!!