in light of the last two weeks and in recognition of the abundance i have, i remember that i'm so blessed by the simple things (won't you join christina today?) For every blogger who signed up to take part Christina and her family are donating $1 to Doctors Without Borders to help in the aid of Haiti. What a beautiful way to help and a reminder what we have...
- a warm bed
- a soft blanket, used by my mother, that sometimes feels like her embrace
- buttered toast
- a good cup of coffee to get my day going
- the hugs of children
- good tires on my jeep
- co-workers that are a joy to work with
- blue canning jars filled with purple mums and yellow lilies
- the fingers of pink clouds that line my sunrise
- a bowl full of red: macintoshes, honeycrisps and yams
- houseslippers on my cold feet
- lime scented soap
- paints in my craft box
- pages in my journal
- silly laughs over a family quirk
- a clean kitchen
- pizza together on monday nights
- my spring countdown
- the feeling deep in my bones when something feels right
- the mockingbird singing in the tree
- the tiny curls on a fern
- and when i feel sorry for myself - i will remember there is always someone to help
- and when i feel grumpy - there is always someone that i can make smile
- and when i'm angry - there is opportunity to make right
- to remember, change begins with me.
the hugs of children...simply melt my soul.
ReplyDeletewe are indeed blessed. thanks for sharing your wonderful list of simple things.
one love.
Good morning, Char! Thank you for your list! Pages in our journals ~ the ones that are filled, the ones that are yet to be done. Yes! Have a simply lovely day!
ReplyDeleteLove your list..it is so you!
ReplyDeleteI especially love the last 4 lines...yes I do!
this is good stuff!
ReplyDeleteI'm coming out of my winter coma and my blog absence, lured out by Christina and the simple things...
ReplyDeleteI love your list Char, especially the soft blanket used by your mother that sometimes feels like her embrace. That touched me so very, very deeply.
I love the photograph you chose as well...
And your final thoughts...what a blessed soul you are!! xo
Char, you got me at the blanket that feels like your Mothers embrace...I had to compose myself. I love your list and the last 4 lines too, and yes the writer.
ReplyDeleteYou moved me too, with your mother's blanket. A very tender, simple line.
ReplyDeleteI love the way simple words, marks put on a page, a screen, can really touch people everywhere.
So many great gifts here!
ReplyDeleteThank you for bringing your list to the world -my day is brighter having read it!
Hello, Char...I find myself here via Christina's Simple Things. Your have such a beautiful place hre in blogland! And such comfort and delights you share with us today--thank you! Happy Day :o)
ReplyDeletei feel an amen comin' on.
ReplyDeleteChar, I feel myself misty just reading. 'pages in my journal, blue canning jars filled with purple mums and yellow lilies...' beautiful. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Char for reminding us all that we are truly lucky and do have so much.
ReplyDelete'the fingers of pink clouds that line my sunrise'
ReplyDelete'a clean kitchen'
love those!
thank you for sharing!
xo country girl
Your list has left me smiling!
ReplyDeleteexcellent list. happy happy things.
ReplyDeleteWonderful list...nothing quite like the feeling of my daughter's little hands clasped around my neck in a big bear hug :)
ReplyDeleteAnd a beautiful image to go with it!
After my father died in August, my mother gave all us kids one of his jackets. Every time I wear it, it is like getting a hug from him. Reading about your mother's blanket made me think of that ... thank you. Lovely list and thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteI adore your whole list, but the very end made me well up. You are a treasure, Char.
ReplyDeletexoxo Gigi
That is a great list.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful list! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Char
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit...I enjoyed reading your heartfelt and soothing list. The "soft blanket used by your Mom" was so touching!
A clean kitchen also makes me happy as it is a rare event in my house :-)
Happy day!
oh yes....the spring count down is on big time in this house, too....
ReplyDeleteand Whhaaaaattt ? are you still eating honey crisp apples, now ?
we only have them a short time....but whole foods has the organic ones right now and I think they are icky...as I can't stand a mushy soft apple and that's what those are....
beautiful image and a great list :)
ReplyDeleteChar....you are a delight....so happy to have found you through the beloved Christina....
ReplyDeletewhat a treasure of a day she has created for all of us....
more later, dear one,
love,
kary
xx
i love the thought of blue jars with flowers in them.
ReplyDeleteLime scented soap?! Ah! I need that. :) I love your list, Char. Your last 4 bullet points are so right on. Thanks for sharing those thoughts.
ReplyDeleteOhhh the last four things...what a beautiful reminder. xoxo
ReplyDeletei adore this loving photo. and your list... well it is holding me like a warm hug.
ReplyDeletexo
your photography is such a joy to see char...the list swells with happy things.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Char dear, as always.
ReplyDeletexo,
-maria
what a wonderful list - those simple things that can make all the difference some days and i like your last 4 recognitions the best.
ReplyDeletei am back on your blog..i LOVE it here, Char...everything is so wonderful..and we are both under the sign of cancer...we LOVE to be HOME !
ReplyDeletemore later, my friend
kary
xxx
Wow Char. Many posts popped up on my reader and I thought, "I haven't been away that long." Thank you for including my link and I looking forward to going exploring!
ReplyDeleteOh Char, your heart is so immense! Becoming aware of how much we have in our lives brings an awareness that our true needs are very simple.
ReplyDeleteI have great gratitude that YOU and your photo's and kind thoughts and words are my life!
What a lovely, loving list.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!
take care.
Big Big smiles... this was such a lovely list.
ReplyDeletea great list and that shot is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteyour list is exactly what i needed. thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTo me.
Love that etched glass, too. Had to get that in there.
What a lovely list!
ReplyDeleteDear Char
ReplyDeleteYour list warms my heart:)
and a clean kitchen rocks my boat too:)
xo
I'm nodding my head in agreement to so many simple things on your list that it could be mine as well. Thank you for your visit on mine today! =)
ReplyDeleteI love your photo and your list; there are so many things close to my heart ~ hugs of children, a blanket used by your mother (I miss you mama) paints,.... beautiful!
ReplyDelete"The tiny curls on a fern" -- oh yes! :)
ReplyDeleteI went looking for apple scented soap the other day as my mum use to buy it when I was a child I could buy i anywhere. I'm now on the hunt for lime smelling soap after reading you lovely list of simple things.
ReplyDeleteAnother great list I have read today.
ReplyDeletelime scented soap* buttered toast* a clean kitchen*- all of these make me happy :O)
ReplyDelete"to remember, change begins with me."
ReplyDeleteyes.
This is just so totally awesome I almost can't bear it! I guess the feeling of when something feels so right you can feel it in your bones--I'm going to take that with me. That and lime-scented soap. btw: hoping you did get that soap, maybe you already let me know--I might be slightly senile this morning ;)
ReplyDeletexo
I love those things too....especially the hugs from kids, silly laughs and the feeling deep in my bones when something feels right.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog.
very touching list and a great way to appreciate the simple things.
ReplyDeleteChar
Char, I love this post. Most especially I love your reminders to self at the end of this post. I think they were great for us all. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour blanket one made me cry. I miss my mother too. Oh and I so agree with the cup of coffee! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteI most of all love the pink clouds that line your sunrise...
ReplyDeleteBrenda
loved your list! having buttered toast right now...
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing. I love this idea. Great list too. It's the simple things in life, really.
ReplyDeleteI was also grabbed at the blanket. A thoughtful list.
ReplyDeleteone word: HAITI!!!!
ReplyDeletethere is always someone in a much more difficult position, and i try to remember this when i am on a pity trip!
Hi ...just stopping by to wish you a wonderful weekend...and i loved re-reading your list..it just makes me feel good......
ReplyDeletekary
xxx
I love your list Char, especially the bullet points at the bottom, so true that change begins with ourselves which is pretty liberating, as it means we don't need to get stuck but can make change happen! I hope you have had a lovely weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteGenial dispatch and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Thank you for your information.
ReplyDeleteyour lists are always so life-affirming and uplifting...thank you
ReplyDeleteExcellent post and writing style. Bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteWell I agree but I think the collection should prepare more info then it has.
ReplyDeleteThe simplest things are the best things, aren't they? They weave our days together and keep us happy and thriving. I love this list of yours.
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