Distractions

A little distraction every once in a while can be a nice blessing. It may be a book, a tv show, a vacation, or just a day dream but a "change of brain," as I like to call it is healthy and helpful. It sure helps me regain focus!

Good Souls

I have 2 very important blessings to talk about tonight, both about good souls. 

First, and I know I've said it before but I'm going to say it again, I'm very blessed to have my little Charlie girl in my life, and today is her birthday!!  She had a big day too. We went to the pond to see the ducks, she had her little party with toys and cupcakes, and some serious bubble chasing. Mom got them some special dog food that Charlie just loves and she got a few bites of our Ribeyes too of course.  She has one of the sweetest souls I've ever come across. We are so lucky God blessed us with her and her wiggle waggling tail!

Second, I was blessed to come across a post from a lovely soul I went to school with on Facebook today that really moved me. 

People like them are a blessing to us all. It's a shame that more people in this world don't possess the heart and the conscience she has. It's terrible that our veterans, and anyone else that shares this great planet with us, has to live behind a dumpster.  Later, I found out her sister was going to offer him her spare room. What an amazing family. How many times in our lives do we pass people that need help and turn our eyes away from them and to the sidewalk?  I hope I remember the lesson she taught me today the next time I see someone who needs a chance and a little compassion. 

Cloudy Day

I think the entire neighborhood cut their grass today. Normally, I probably wouldn't say this but, we were blessed to have a cloudy day today. That made it just cool enough to spend several hours working in the yard. My new obsession is Lantana so while at Lowes we picked up 2 more plants in 2 new colors. I'm going to be a nerd and try to cross the colors ;). Very exciting. 

During this cloudy day I was also able to lay tile under one of the water spigots in place of the old plastic flower pots that were in a hole underneath it growing plants and housing earthworms. It's much cleaner for Molly to drink out of the spigot now.

Thanks to the blessing of a cloudy day the yard is in better shape and we got good excercise and fresh air!   

Ole Timey

Not 5 miles down the street is a little building with a great blessing. It's the Ole Timey Meat Market. They have fabulous cuts of meat and the best crab cakes I've ever had. We are really lucky to have a place like this where we can support local farmers, local businesses, and get fresh food.  Makes for good family meal time too!  

The Blower

We got a Black and Decker blower for the yard yesterday. Today, I was blessed to confirm that it will, in fact, blow the pinecones into piles. This may not seem like much but it is. This will save lots of pricked fingers and constant bending. We have so, so many pinecones in these big, beautiful trees but they aren't ideal when they fall. It's hard for the girls to get around them sometimes. Now we can get them up quicker and easier and it's much more fun!

Tomatoes and Peppers!!!!

We were outside watering the flowers and mom said "there's a tomato!" I looked and sure enough, there were actually three!!!  Finally!  Veggies are growing in the yard!  So I walk down and sure enough there is a pepper!  Ahhhh!! So excited!  Such a blessing to see God's gardening!  I've been anxious for months to see these and finally, blessed with tomatoes and a pepper.  ;)

Sports

Did you see that soccer player that bit the other soccer player today?  Really?  What was that?  

Even behavior like that can't ruin the blessing of sports. Some people say team sports are too violent.  I don't see it that way. Sure, some tool that bites may come about and ruin it for the majority but most organized sporting events are kosher. I myself am very competitive, but I can act like a lady for the sake of the game..and my dignity.  Sports actually bring people together. I'm not just talking spectators, I'm talking players too. A team is a great place to forge lasting friendships. Some of my closest friends I have met playing sports.  The comradery spectators and players feel is deep. 

Sports teach commitment, determination, supportiveness, and responsibility.  Seem like good qualities to have to me!  Certainly characteristics in look for in people.  Carrying those traits to the workplace and in relationships helps people succeed. 

Playing sports gets the blood flowing and the heart pumping. Getting that exercise and staying fit to play is good for your health!

Personally, the sense of accomplishment and feeling of being a part of something is great for me.  It's not always about the game either. Just a week and a half ago we were playing flag football for charity. That game raised over $20,000 for Alzheimer's research and support. I made some new friendships as a result of that game too. 

So my point is, the games and the athletics are blessings, but what comes as a result of the sport is a blessing as well.