Knee Deep in … {Projects?} … Blessings
I’m in the mood for a big makeover project. You know, like my big, messy basement storeroom finally becoming clean and orderly again.
But, first, I have to deal with all the projects I’m currently knee deep in…
As I pondered them today, I realized they weren’t just projects. Each thing on my mind actually represents something that is a huge blessing to me, and rather than just thinking of what I need to do, I want to focus on being thankful…
1. Painting…
The Etsy shop has been out of blue bird signs for a few weeks now, so yesterday I started working on getting the shelves stocked again. I got 7 finished, and this morning I woke up to the 3rd order for the shop. Oh…how grateful I am that people actually purchase my handmade things! {Thank you so much!} This color combination went lickety split, so I’ll try to do another one today.
2. Planting…
While in town the other evening, we noticed that little baby plants have just started to arrive into the stores. This is that small window of time we can purchase 4 plants for under $1.50, so I snatched up a few flats. Now I need to get them nestled into their new planter homes and up in to the greenhouse to “perk” for a few weeks.
Every time I work with flowers, I think of something a man told us years ago. He works in countries where people live in extreme poverty. Each day is a struggle to survive, and finding food is the main focus. He commented that in countries like that you never see a pretty flower. “Where there is no hope, there is no beauty,” he stated. I ponder that a lot, and wonder what it would do for those people’s spirits to see a beautiful, colourful flower…
…And I want to be grateful for the many beautiful things God allows me to see each day…
3. Pants… {Tee Hee!! I wanted to keep on with the “P” alliteration thing, and “Laundry” just didn’t fit!!}
Yep. Laundry. Such a mundane task, but one I actually enjoy {mostly for the 5 minutes when I’m actually caught up!}. It also makes me think of how grateful I am for the family whose laundry I’m working on… Oh, how lonely I’d be without them.
{And, I’m also grateful for a washer and dryer that gives me clean clothes that smell nice. That hasn’t always been the case around here!!}
4. Produce…
I’m in the process of trying out some new, healthy recipes this week. I bought things like this:
Some of which {the eggplant, for example} I’ve never even eaten before! I think it’s rather pretty, don’t you?? If it doesn’t taste good, it sure would look nice as a centerpiece…
Anyway…yes, I’m grateful for fresh, colourful food, too…something I think I take for granted too often.
And as far as the healthy recipes go? If they’re a hit, I’ll share the recipes. If not, we just won’t talk about them…
Speaking of which, it’s now lunch time. I better get to chopping those healthy veggies.
I hope you all have a great day ~ filled with and surrounded by many blessings…
Thanks for the reminder that these blessings can be gone in an instant and we should be cherishing these miracles of everyday life. I have been stalking your blog for a year and thoroughly enjoy your posts!