I have another nice day planned - with our grandson Cayden. We will again be going to Big Bear, Green Valley Lake where he likes to take the path around the lake and then back down to Heaps Peak Botanical Garden where he also like to walk and look and count as many bluebird nesting boxes as he can find on the trail. Then back home. He wanted a special treat which was to "sleep with gramma" so last night we had a sleepover and watched several episodes of Modern Family which we both love. Tonight he has to go back to his own bed. He's still young enough to actually want to spend time like that with us.
I woke up today hearing the birds, feeling the cool breeze coming in through the window (finally) and realizing that there is a peace I have up here that I don't think I've experienced any where else I was living. This is a more constant peace rather than - oh I feel peace today - but then the next day - oh i feel a lack of peace and joy... a constant swinging back and forth between fulfillment and wanting something you don't have. I seem to find peace in so many small ways that every day is a treasure hunt to see where peace and joy will lead me. It's a good feeling.
I came upon this beach house that I took a photo of and I always feel so happy when I see it - which reminds me, another trip to the beach is in the works soon - even if just for the day.
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Beautiful with a house like that I'd never forget to live...it's my most cherished wish to have a home...not meant to be.
But maybe some day it will be meant to happen for you - Who knows what God is up to.
wonderful post. I have two little nephews, the sons of my youngest brother and I just love them to pieces. They are 9 and almost 11 now but they STILL love spending time with me at my house and I cherish every fleeting minute with them.
Your photos of the Mallards are fantastic. What paintings they would make!
Hi Mary - thanks for the visit - good to "see" you again. Help yourself to any mallard photos if you want to paint - your style would be beautiful with the water and reflections. I keep wanting to try one also.
And..I feel the same way about the grandkids- they can keep us busy - but a good busy.
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