It’s the Little Things #244
Sharing a private moment with my husband as he laid his mother to rest today. Honoring his father’s tradition of placing 3 small rocks on her casket after it was lowered into the ground.
#245
Making a very difficult decision and the minute you commit, a huge weight is instantly lifted from your shoulders and your entire countenance changes. When asked if you are sure about said decision, the answer is a resounding “YES”.
#246
Talking with students at recess about the beauty of the blue sky through the green leaves and finding frog shaped clouds in the sky.
#247
Taking a little time out of a jam-packed day to savor my first hot chai tea of the season and reflect on the many blessings in my life.
#248
Spending time with precious people who love God. About to get our worship on this morning.
#249
A day during allergy season when I don’t have to take Benadryl for my itching eyes.
#250
Embracing there is more than one way to accomplish something.
Finally after working on a project for a couple of hours with a downloaded template, I figured out how to do the same thing in “word”. Success!
Then I hit save and everything reverted back to a mixed up mess. The good part, I had already printed what I need for this week.
#251
The cool side of your pillow on a hot night.
#252
Air conditioning and a tall glass of ice water after being outside in oppressive, sticky heat.
#253
While my husband and I were paying for our groceries, we simultaneously broke out into the song being played over the PA. The best part, the clerk joined us in our rendition of “The Things We Do For Love”. Happy Friday, make it a memorable one.
#254
Thirsting for truth.
#255
When your husband brings home pizza from your favorite pizza place instead of his favorite pizza place.
#256
Lunches and dinner prepared for Monday on a Sunday night.
#257
Little sprouts peeking out from under the dark rich soil, and hearing the students squeal with excitement at the prospect of eating a fall harvest salad toward the end of October.
#258
When one student tells you she brought enough money for another student so the other student would not have to pay for the field trip. She wanted her random act of kindness to be kept anonymous. What a special treat and a kind-hearted student!
#259
Cotija cheese on corn on the cob. Come to think of it…Cotija cheese on anything!
#260
A free McDonalds’ milkshake. On our way to my nephew’s wedding, we stopped to get one milkshake and the cashier gave us a second one for free. Thank you McDonalds!
#261 Celebrating love today.
#262
Sleeping in your own bed with your own pillow after being away on a trip.
#263
The first red leaves of fall!
#264
Finally getting home from work, kicking off my shoes and eating a bowl of Oat Squares while watching The Voice.
#265
Meeting someone for the first time, and instantly you discover things you have in common.
#266
Tomorrow (Thursday) is the 266th day of the year, and since this is a leap year, we will officially have 100 days left in 2016. 100 days, 2,400 hours, 144,000 minutes, 8,640,000 seconds to restart your New Year’s resolutions that got away from you, to learn something new, to reconnect with an old friend, to change a bad habit, to travel to that place you have always wanted to visit, to give to your favorite charity, and to be the best you. Wishing you all an exciting, life-changing next 100 days.
#267 A dog sitter on speed dial who was able to let our dog out so my husband could join me on my trip down to Mom’s.
#268
Looking through old photographs and reliving wonderful memories.
1980 Jr. Miss Pageant (S is participating, so she is not in the photo). All five of us participated in this pageant during our Senior years of high school.
#269
“Hearing” the quiet at the end of a busy day.
#270
Having a sibling of one of my students bring me a handmade card today that said, “Smile God Loves You.”
#271
I am a child of God.
#272
Waking up smiling.
#273 Eating take out dinner by candle light due to an explained power outage.
#274
The clerk at Joann Fabric’s giving me the 25% discount even though I didn’t have the coupon.
#275
A chilly evening, hot chocolate, favorite tattered afghan, and a good book.
#276
Looking out the window first thing in the morning; the outside world is hidden in dense fog waiting to be discovered at its whim.
#277
Being reunited with Blue Apron after being off a couple of weeks due to travel. Yes, another week I don’t have to go to the grocery.
Until Next Time,
Rita
Something More To Life 