There are amazing things in this world that seem far outside what we can imagine. Many of these magical miracles are too great for me to see. No matter how hard I seek and search for them – regardless of how much I squint, glare and stare – they hide from view.

 

How can such things exist always barely beyond the tips of our fingers for most of our lives, until that one miraculous morning we wake up to a new day, and during that day we find them where they’ve always been - right there in front of us… waiting... waiting for that special day to finally arrive.

 

Every day can be ‘that’ day. Everyday, if we’re willing to learn something new. Things have always been there waiting for us to magically find them. It is a miracle. That’s what magic is. It’s true, there are such amazing things in this world, so far outside what we can imagine.

Patience.

That day will come - and we will find.

 

 

The sun was blasting out of the sky and the fall out burned up the country side. We didn’t care. We three were splashing and playing in the river under the shade of the great weeping willows.

 

Don’tcha just love floating on your back listening to the water gurgle and trickle as it makes its journey to the sea?

 

As this 45 year old woman, harkens back to the little girl of yester-year, I’m filled with feelings that can’t be expressed. I can actually hear my friends laughingly splash about in the clear fresh water; the care free play of those lost in the act of… in the pursuit of… their choice of

life

Little things mean so much...

Live simply

Love generously

Care deeply

Speak kindly

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

• When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure
  ecstasy.
• Take naps
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
• Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them
  gently, being always grateful for each new day and for the blessing of you.
  
  

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY

 

 

Rest

Peace

Hope

They wait with arms open

They are the respite oasis between the ‘burden trail’ and the promise

Islands of Peaceful rest

Reviving Hope for the continuing journey

 

Though the ache lingers

Our lungs are revived

Our hearts are attuned

Strength – sweet strength returns

As we turn from our place of recline

Facing boldly the journey once more

 

Oh thank you to the ‘Years’

Our friend that turns the page

As you close one chapter

Your fingers turn us toward the next

 

I see the light

As the door stands ajar

Reaching once again

Please…

 Lead us into the day…