Back Into the Swing of Things

 

This clipart tells the story of my life.  

Pretty much.  

But I'm telling ya, a few days out of the routine and getting back into it is such a chore!  Christmas break ended last Wednesday, but with it being a short week and there being no practices or lessons or anything, it still wasn't our regular routine.  This is our first full week of 'normalcy' (and that totally depends upon your definition of normal!) and it's tough getting back into the swing of things.  Still, here we are, Tuesday already, and I'm doing what needs done.  Laundry, vacuuming, dishes, planning dinner, getting the Mom Taxi ready to run for after school pickups, drum lessons and a basketball game.  It's not even noon and I'm exhausted.


I would like to thank those of you who posted comments or messaged me regarding my last blog post.  I've tried repeatedly to reply to those comments but I'm having an issue with either Blogger or Discus.  Whichever it is, it's frustrating, to say the very least.  Regardless, I very much appreciate your comments and advice.  I have some pretty terrific bloggy friends.  :)  And I promise I'm working my way toward more regular posting of meaningful/helpful/entertaining content. 

Some days it's right there, 

begging me to spill it.  

Other days...well, you know.  

I am working on a post for tomorrow that I hope you'll enjoy.  I don't know if there is another blogger doing something similar (if there is, I haven't seen it...though I know that doesn't mean it doesn't exist) but I had a little idea and I'm hoping to make it happen.  As I've mentioned in the past, I'm pretty addicted to Pinterest (FOLLOW ME!) and all the cool things that can be found there.  Recently I've been seeing lots of pins that offer incredibly wise advice regarding life in general; thoughts and ideas that have touched me deeply in one way or another.  Some of these things are definitely worth sharing and I would like to do just that.  Therefore, tomorrow will be my first Wise Words Wednesday post. I hope you'll stop by and see just what struck my fancy this week.  :)  Every Humpday I plan to have a new thought or idea to share with you, to give you something to consider and possibly put into action to make your life just a little bit better.  There are so many fabulous offerings out there that I honestly think the hardest part for me is going to be choosing which ones to share!  

Be sure to stop by tomorrow to check it out.  :)  The first one is one I pinned several weeks ago but I can't seem to get it off my mind.  Definitely some wise words worth sharing! 

A Smile in the Mail

Did you ever find a smile in your mailbox? There have been a few times when I've pulled something totally unexpected and wonderful out of mine, and I think it is the fact that it is so completely unexpected that makes it even more special.

Christmas cards started rolling in here a week or so ago and they always brighten my day. : ) Who doesn't love receiving happy Christmas greetings from friends and family? Especially those we don't see very often. As for some of them, it's the only time of year we're in touch with each other.

On Saturday I received an absolutely gorgeous card! A lovely Christmas angel. She reminds me of cards I've seen in antique shops; those heirlooms of days gone by.

But she was not the only breathtaking thing in the envelope. Included with this sweet Christmas greeting was one of the nicest little notes I have ever received. : ) It was a note expressing appreciation for my blog and I can't begin to tell you how much it means to me.

I originally 'met' a very sweet lady named Vanessa while researching my family tree on the internet a few years ago. We exchanged some information regarding relatives we have in common from a couple of generations past and we never actually met face to face...just online. Vanessa was even so kind as to share copies of some additional information she had found regarding my maternal grandfather's family even though I really wasn't able to be of much help to her. She has been doing this research much longer than I have been and had made a lot more progress.

We have exchanged emails and Christmas cards and I always very much appreciate them. I know that some folks don't think much of online friendships, but some of the very nicest people I have met were met online. : ) Many of them I've still never seen face to face but we continue to maintain great friendships via the Internet.

Vanessa, if you are reading this, I want you to know how very much I appreciate your sweet words. : ) Your cards always brighten my day, but that little note tucked inside the angel could not have come at a better time for me. : )

A Sincere Thank You

These are for you, my friends.

I am deeply grateful for your outpouring of support in response to yesterday's post. Between the comments here, on my Facebook page and the email in my inbox, I have been overwhelmed by the kind words, prayers and encouragement you have offered.

This little blog means so much to me. It has not only given me a place to share stories and recipes and slices of this little life of mine, but also the opportunity to make new friends from all over the world. Amazing how close you really are, even though many miles may physically separate us.

It really is a small world after all.

I've also had the chance to discover how very much we all have in common. We may have different backgrounds: some from broken homes, others from huge, tight-knit families; some fortunate enough to lead a charmed lives, others struggling to make ends meet. But for every difference there is between us, there is always something that we share in common. We all have room in our hearts for a friendship to grow.



To all of you...for being my friends, for allowing me to come here to pour out my heart, and especially for your prayers...

MY SINCEREST THANKS