Sunday, June 5, 2011

Simple Joys

Sometimes we get so caught up in our every day lives and the hustle and bustle that sometimes we miss out on some of the most simple joys right in front of us.  I know I do. 

This afternoon has been a relaxed one...no hurry to do anything or get somewhere.  I enjoyed a small nap after church and just watching and listening to the rain on our back porch.  When I looked around, there were such wonderful simple things surrounding me.  And it was really nice to be still and quiet for a while just taking in those simple things that bring joy if we just take time to notice.

Some sweet little purple petunias {that I need to get in a pot} that one of my students gave me on the last day of school.

  Birch trees that we wish we had more of in the backyard.  They are such cool trees!

A yummy birthday cake milkshake from Zaxby's {that I just finally tried recently}.  Yum-O!  Sooooo perfect on a hot day like this afternoon!

And my most special doggy...my little shadow...who was lying on the floor by my feet when I was on the back porch, and then in her chair when we came indoors.

Next time when you are quiet and still, look around and see all of the simple joys that surround you.

Many simple blessings,
Rebecca 

4 comments:

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

What a sweet post and perfect perspective on what can sometimes be a life on overload! Thanks for sharing the peacefulness of your day! So happy that you stopped by to visit my blog!

Hope to see you at my Wedding Blog party Friday!!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Patti -Truly Tattered said...

Thanks for stopping by Truly Tattered. I always wonder how people find me and I love getting to know about other blogs! Yours is adorable and very sweet. Hope you have a great summer vacation! Love your birdhouse!
Kim

Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What an inspiring post! There is nothing like taking a minute to "smell the roses" so to speak!
I need to take time to do that more! Thanks for reminding me!

Hugs,
Debbie

Tara said...

It sounds like a perfect lazy afternoon. That milkshake sounds delicious! Have a wonderful week, it was great to hear from you!

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