Making Choices To Be Grateful

I can't believe it is already after midnight and I have finally taken a moment for myself, as I drink chamomile tea and look forward to resting my head on my pillow.  I said a couple of months ago that I was going to fill up my social calendar and yes indeed it has been full.  I am trying to enjoy being with my friends as much as possible, as the my social time may be limited as we are getting closer to surgery day for my dad.  It has been a busy month spent at doctor appointments and preparing for the uncertainty that is before us.  We never know from one day to the next what life will bring us.  We live each day filled with happiness and gratitude.  I have learned that it serves no purpose to worry about the future, because with every breath we take something can change our life in a second.  All the time spent worrying about the future is a waste of time that could be spent fulfilling our purpose in life and enjoying the moment we are in. 

The month of June is slipping away and it has been filled with unexpected weather.   If I close my eyes for a minute and stand outside, I would think I was in Texas.  The heat and humidity has been bad for us here in the north.  It has been sticky and rainy.  We had so much rain the end of last week that our yard was swimming in water and we had flooding in the downtown city.  I was walking in the yard yesterday and it squishes under my feet.  I thought my flowers and garden were going to drown.  They survived and are growing very quickly in the humid air.  The whole country has had some bad weather and the weather report is calling for more.  I was glad to see the sun the last two days.  God was smiling at us.

Father's Day was pretty special, as I honored my husband, my dad, and my son-in-law's dad.  I was happy to celebrate with three great dads and their children all together.  It was a beautiful sunny day.  I made three guys happy by cooking for them.  It always works, as they say the way to a man's heart is to cook for them.   And, then there was nap time. LOL!  Hope all the dads out their in the world had a great day. 

The choices we make are our own and they do affect other people, but the other people make their own decision on how to react to our choices.   We can make the choice to be grateful and love life.   

Life is beautiful !!

Elizabeth:)

Mending A Broken Heart with Flowers

The best medicine that I can think of for an emotionally broken heart is flowers.  They are smiles from God.  I was worried yesterday about my dad and some test he was having at the hospital today, so I went and bought more flowers.  My yard is going to be beautiful when they all start growing and blooming.   Those flowers must have helped because we got some good news today.  My dad's heart is strong and healthy other than a failing aortic valve.  Next stop is the surgeon's office.  The cardiologist seemed very optimistic, as my dad is in good health otherwise for his age.  My dad seemed relieved even though it will be a risky surgery to replace the valve.  The alternative is of course is heart failure. Let's pray that God keeps smiling down on us.

I am posting a picture of my first green bell pepper from the garden.  It is growing right in the center of the picture.  I was so excited, as I did not expect it so soon.  I love watching everything grow in the garden.  The tomato plants are huge and getting blooms.  It will not be long before we have tomatoes.  Ah, yes plants are beautiful and another symbol of life. 

Some flowers are also blooming in the yard.  I just love summer.  It is my favorite  time of year.      
                       

My heart will rest a little easy tonight.  I pray my dad's dreams come true.  

Life is beautiful!!

Elizabeth:)