Thursday, February 18, 2021

this is what makes for a happy and peaceful life









Galveston Island, Texas, January 2021

 

"I just don't think I'm looking for the big moments in life anymore. It's more the simple ones that make for a beautiful day now. Like the sun rising and the moon dancing, and the wind singing and the leaves grooving, and kids laughing and music playing, butterflies twirling, heart-smiles staying -- and me being present to witness all these little beautiful things. This is what makes for a happy and peaceful life. I'm sure.
S.C. Lourie
Bella Grace Magazine

After reading this quote, I realized that it was exactly how I was feeling while on our winter vacation in Galveston this past month. On this trip I just wanted to slow down and enjoy every little thing, relax either in our travel trailer, on a pier over looking the Gulf, or on our bikes riding through the wonderful architecture of this beautiful old town.

So I ask you to slow down and really take a look around you, not at the big things of life, but at the small things, things you might not even think are important. Leaving your heart open for God to speak to you and then maybe you too will find a more happy and peaceful life. I'm sure.


 

one last blanket

  This little baby blanket has a story behind it. My mother is in a nursing home due to a severe stroke that weakened her legs and her hands...