Good morning, everyone!!!
Sometimes you just have to get down in the dirt, plant a few seeds and plants, let your mind absorb your troubles, and then release them into the cosmos.
Yesterday was a difficult day in some aspects. I put a few things in perspective. Figured out my number one concern. Talked things over with my daughter-in-law who is wise beyond her years. Have I mentioned lately how grateful I am for the woman my son married? If not, just know this family was truly blessed the day they married.
My youngest sister, her husband, and I worked hard planting our community garden. We wanted to beat the rain and I'm still uncertain if it ever did rain or not LOL. I love working in the soil, planting things that will bring beauty and life to those around it.
Later in the evening I enjoyed a lovely conversation with my other sister. We had both had a hard day with our oldest children and just needed to talk things out and help one another put things into perspective. Strange how that works out sometimes. Both of us had spent the day on the verge of tears at points and then going from tears to anger. Which never helps anything. So, we talked and we grumbled, then we put things into perspective and let it go.
I awoke this morning to my youngest son bringing me a candle for Mother's Day. It wasn't just any candle mind you, it was the candle I needed for all this negative energy. I am sure when he purchased it he had no idea that the candle he bought me for this day was the perfect candle. He just knew I like sage :) It was only moments into lighting it that suddenly a peace began to wash over me. Perfect :)
My oldest son and daughter-in-law picked up some very lovely presents for me. I adore the candle sleeve and the apple scented candle, it made my whole house smell delicious last evening :) The mums will look amazing in my table garden this summer :) Which I will plant in there this afternoon hopefully :) The card made me tear up and as I reread it later when I got home, made me cry :) The plaque they got me is a constant reminder that no matter what happens in this life, I must always hold onto a loving nature. Do not let life or circumstances make me hard.
Hubby went the tropical route this year :) We redesigned our back porch the end of last year and I wanted palm trees to set out there behind the swing. See I have large hibiscus flowers on my swing cushions and it just reminds me of a tropical setting :) So yep, I got two palms for the corners and I adore them :) I will be finding the perfect pots to transplant them into over the next few weeks and get that done.
Motherhood isn't about presents on Mother's Day. Motherhood is not always easy, even to grown children. Motherhood isn't for the faint of heart, but it is also a rewarding part of life. You have your ups and downs. You have your moments of rejoicing and your moments where your heart is crushed into a million pieces. I'm thankful for the path I chose and the gift of becoming a mother. Sometimes it's hard but then things happen that remind me I am very blessed.
I've got a LOT on my plate these days, but each day I pray to get through the day. So far, 100% of the time I've succeeded :) I've been brought to my knees a few times. Been stabbed through the heart a few times. But then, out of the blue, I've been lifted up by some of the most beautiful people I know. They have no idea how much it helps to have them in my life and have them just understand. Just when I think I cannot take another mishap, another rumor, another issue, they lift me up, give me strength, and help me push through the moment. I am truly blessed.
As I told my sister last night, talk it out. There is magic in talking to the right person at the right moment.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!
Sometimes you just have to get down in the dirt, plant a few seeds and plants, let your mind absorb your troubles, and then release them into the cosmos.
Yesterday was a difficult day in some aspects. I put a few things in perspective. Figured out my number one concern. Talked things over with my daughter-in-law who is wise beyond her years. Have I mentioned lately how grateful I am for the woman my son married? If not, just know this family was truly blessed the day they married.
My youngest sister, her husband, and I worked hard planting our community garden. We wanted to beat the rain and I'm still uncertain if it ever did rain or not LOL. I love working in the soil, planting things that will bring beauty and life to those around it.
Later in the evening I enjoyed a lovely conversation with my other sister. We had both had a hard day with our oldest children and just needed to talk things out and help one another put things into perspective. Strange how that works out sometimes. Both of us had spent the day on the verge of tears at points and then going from tears to anger. Which never helps anything. So, we talked and we grumbled, then we put things into perspective and let it go.
I awoke this morning to my youngest son bringing me a candle for Mother's Day. It wasn't just any candle mind you, it was the candle I needed for all this negative energy. I am sure when he purchased it he had no idea that the candle he bought me for this day was the perfect candle. He just knew I like sage :) It was only moments into lighting it that suddenly a peace began to wash over me. Perfect :)
My oldest son and daughter-in-law picked up some very lovely presents for me. I adore the candle sleeve and the apple scented candle, it made my whole house smell delicious last evening :) The mums will look amazing in my table garden this summer :) Which I will plant in there this afternoon hopefully :) The card made me tear up and as I reread it later when I got home, made me cry :) The plaque they got me is a constant reminder that no matter what happens in this life, I must always hold onto a loving nature. Do not let life or circumstances make me hard.
Hubby went the tropical route this year :) We redesigned our back porch the end of last year and I wanted palm trees to set out there behind the swing. See I have large hibiscus flowers on my swing cushions and it just reminds me of a tropical setting :) So yep, I got two palms for the corners and I adore them :) I will be finding the perfect pots to transplant them into over the next few weeks and get that done.
Motherhood isn't about presents on Mother's Day. Motherhood is not always easy, even to grown children. Motherhood isn't for the faint of heart, but it is also a rewarding part of life. You have your ups and downs. You have your moments of rejoicing and your moments where your heart is crushed into a million pieces. I'm thankful for the path I chose and the gift of becoming a mother. Sometimes it's hard but then things happen that remind me I am very blessed.
I've got a LOT on my plate these days, but each day I pray to get through the day. So far, 100% of the time I've succeeded :) I've been brought to my knees a few times. Been stabbed through the heart a few times. But then, out of the blue, I've been lifted up by some of the most beautiful people I know. They have no idea how much it helps to have them in my life and have them just understand. Just when I think I cannot take another mishap, another rumor, another issue, they lift me up, give me strength, and help me push through the moment. I am truly blessed.
As I told my sister last night, talk it out. There is magic in talking to the right person at the right moment.
Everyone have a lovely day!!!
Blessings to all!!!