Snow started falling, I’m 15 days into my car rental as my van is still waiting for parts to be fixed, it’s days before Christmas, and we’re moving. Sounds pretty frantic but I realized a few things as I carried shoeboxes full of bits and pieces from one home to another. I only need a few things to be happy. Continue reading
Tag: little things
The most wonderful time of the year is here. As we hustle and bustle to buy gifts, plan meals, decorate rooms and attend soirees, may we remember the things that really make it wonderful. Our health, our loved ones, our hope for the future, our ability to help others and our choice to see beauty in the little things. Continue reading
You know those little things that happen and make us smile? Make us grateful and thankful? We can all quickly write a list of what those little things are for us. Continue reading
I was watching the hit show This Is Us last week and one of the characters described when his marriage ended. He said he woke up every morning and made her coffee for years. Then one day he woke up and didn’t feel like making her coffee, so he didn’t. And she never noticed.
At some point we all stop noticing the little things. That the dishes are done or the fresh bread is bought. That the laundry is folded or the kids are ready for bed. That the homework is finished or the car’s washer fluid is full. Continue reading