Blooming

 

Making the best of where you are.  That's my goal every day.  

 

Where I used to live was never home.  Even after 20 years.  Where I live now, this is my home.  It's not a fancy place, and I am certainly no interior decorator, but when I walk in my front door, I feel at home.  

Most of the places I've lived in my life, they've always felt temporary.  I knew I'd be moving on someday.  Usually sooner than later. 

I was starting to look at my new home in this way, but changed my mindset to "maybe I'll hang around here for a bit."  That really changed my perspective.  

Although it's not allowed, I'm probably going to paint the walls this winter.  I'm always on the look out for the quirky and unusual to hang on my wall or put on a shelf.  

Little by little, this is becoming my space, and I am so thankful that I finally got here.  I didn't do it by myself, and I always have the Good Lord on my side.  

Play Nice!  

Hello September

 2 weeks yesterday since Brad came to live with us.  I am happy to report that he and Greg get along as well as I had hoped!  

Miss Petunia, the bedgraggled, gone to seed petunia plant I found in the dumpster, is thriving well on my front porch.  She gets 2 good drinks of water every day.  Most all the dead leaves have been removed, and she has new growth spurting out of her everywhere.

As I sit here this morning, there is a nice, cool breeze blowing in the window.  I have some relaxing music on.  Sipping my coffee, thinking my thoughts, watching the boys play...

It makes me so thankful for where I am in my life right now.  So Thankful. 

My big regret is that the part of my heart that lives far, far way isn't here for all of us to enjoy this time.  I don't have anyone to do things with.  I'd love to go to some thrift stores, or estate auctions, or street festivals...events, activities, and I know full well that I can go by myself, and I have before...but that just makes me feel alone, and vulnerable.

So, before I start winding my way down that rabbit hole, I will say that I am happy where I am, and with the reality of my life at this particular point in time.  

Everything happens for a reason, and it all works out exactly as it is supposed to.  I believe in that, and for the past couple of years it's been working out pretty well for me.   

But, If I could have just one wish, it would be that my kids could "kiss and make up."  I can't do it for them.  

Not sure if anyone is reading this yet, if you are and want to leave me a comment, that'd be cool.

I think Greg is the only cat I know that doesn't seek out a patch in the sun.  Brad sure does, though.  

Play Nice!  

xxoo