Focus and be thankful!!!

Enough is enough!

I'm not talking about the weather this time, I'm talking about my complaining about the weather!!

I read Diana's blog post (Nana Diana Takes a Break), and I felt a blow to the heart.

People are dealing with REAL issues, like health problems, and here I sit, whining about snow.

Time to appreciate what I have, and live in the moment!!

Been there before...shame on me.

Last night I took a paint class. I haven't painted in years.

It was fun to just get out of the house, and do something that I used to enjoy, and spend time with a friend.

The painting wasn't my best....the important thing was the fun I had while doing it.

There are so many things that I surround myself with that make me happy,

no matter what the weather is!!!

Why do I get so wrapped up in what it's doing outside, when there are so many other things I could be doing?

Sewing, baking, cooking, reading, taking care of the bunnies, dried floral arrangements, etc.

When I am not at work, boredom and laziness set in this time of year.

Instead of pushing myself to get off my bum, I just sit....waiting for Spring.

After reading Diana's post, and doing as she requested, I watched two fat Junco's outside the window fighting over the feeder. They were so comical with their tenacious nature. Not worrying about the cold and snow...they just went about their business as usual.

Pecking for seed on the ground, under the snow.

Prayer time before rising helps start my day...but lately, when I open my eyes and see the storms blowing first thing in the morning, my heart has been so negative. 

I need to start being thankful before opening my eyes!!!

There is SO MUCH MORE to life than a season!!!

For instance, my grandchildren. They are such a joy to me.

They make me laugh in the bleakest of times.

There could be the worst of storms right outside the door...but when I am with them...it doesn't matter.

I will be with them this weekend.

This little girl, Sadie, will be making her First Communion. Her family attends the Catholic Church in their home town.

I will be baking special cookies for the event.

There are so many things for me to focus on, and be thankful for.

It shouldn't take a blow to the heart to remind me!!! but I'll take whatever works! Thank you, Diana!!

Debbie

xo

Alice???!!!

I took this picture just a little while ago, when it was still nice outside. I was looking out the window while sitting at my computer, and the wind wasn't blowing 30mph at the time. The snow was falling almost straight down....not sideways like it is now.....and ice pellets weren't hitting the window.....

Aaahhhhhh,, these enchanting spring blizzards here in the Midwest.

It doesn't get any better than this!

My poor bunnies are stuck inside their little house, and have been since Winter started....many months ago.

I was out with them today, Spring cleaning their sweet little house. For what, I know not.

As I was gathering up the straw from the floor, I realized it was futile. So I exchanged the soiled for fresh, and made things ready for what seems to be an unending season of cold, ice and snow.

I came inside, took off the smelly clothes from rabbit-house cleaning, and showered.

Then I sat down and wanted to cry.

It's mid-April!!!

Last year at this time I was working in my flower gardens. The window boxes were painted, and ready for filling. All of the shutters, and doors had fresh coats of paint on them, and the porches were sporting a new color.

Has the earth shifted on it's axis?

Is Houghton Lake now the new location of the devil's triangle?????

What the heck???!!!

We need new sand on the beach, so I can sprinkle shells on it for the grandkids to find!

My kayaking muscles are so depleted from this long Winter, I no longer have arms like Popeye, but more like Olive Oil!!!

My middle is looking more like Wimpie's everyday!!

I don't even bother trying to exercise inside.

I have sooooo much stuff in here, it would be like doing aerobics in a Home Goods Store!!!

No...I do not have any exercise equipment.....they don't make it in a "shabby chic" style....so nope, none here!!

I know I'm not the only one waiting for Spring, right? There has to be others. Unless....I fell down the rabbit hole, and I'm on the other side of the mirror.....Alice????!!!! helloooooo.......

Just a little longer....

I've seen Robins, Red winged Blackbirds, and heard the doves cooing. 

I keep telling myself to think Spring.

It's time.

Time for warmth, and sunshine.

Time for green grass, and buds to appear.

When I open my door, 

this is what I keep seeing.

As I am typing this, I hear a flock of geese flying over.

Spring and Summer are MY months!! 

Being outside in the sunshine, and warmth brings joy to my soul.

I am trying to be patient.

Getting things done inside keeps me busy....but......

the desire to use pretty summer table ware is difficult to put off.

I am anxious for the markets, and greenhouses to open.

Sipping ice cold tea, and lemonade out on the dock while watching the grandkids play in the water is a favorite Summer past-time.

Whipping up a big country style breakfast for summer-time guests is another favorite thing for me to do.

I so look forward to the change from this cold, snowy season to the warmth of Spring, and the heat of Summer!

With it comes tending to the gardens, sitting in the sunshine, having oodles of company for Summer get-togethers, kayaking, long days spent out on the water, and fun evenings around the campfire.

Sigh........Just a little longer I keep telling myself. Be patient, just a little longer.

Think Spring.

Debbie

xxoo