Sometimes, there are bright and shining moments. Today , the rabbit patch has been full of them. One thing happened, and then another-and it was all good.
Late last night, in the midst of the storm, I found out that Tres and Kelsey were coming for a visit. Jenny, Will and Lyla decided they would too. This makes it a holiday at the rabbit patch-and nothing less. I love the eve of any holiday and went to work planning out the details. I went to sleep knowing I would use pumpkin somehow in the Sunday dinner, as Kelsey loves it. Mama and Jenny should have fresh baked bread and the farmhouse needed to be cleaned thoroughly. The rain fell all night long on the rabbit patch and the wind blew steadily. I slept as good as I ever have.
The morning dawned gray and cool, and woke me as gently -as a grandmother would. I started washing sheets and then decided the curtains too, while I was at it. I was able to raise the windows for the first time in a long while. A September breeze filled the house while I had coffee at the morning table. I read the comments on my last post. The sentiments were lovely and kind so that I cried at their beauty. It was like receiving a gift and the generosity washed over me, like the rain had done so,over the rabbit patch, in the hours before.
The day unfolded and tasks presented themselves, as they did- I made a firm decision to work at a sensible pace. I received good news today and so I found the energy to wash the windowsills, in addition to the rest of the chores. Will and Jenny surprised me with a quick ,early visit. Lyla was more interested in Cash and Christopher Robin but she managed some hugs and kisses for me. She said “Honeybee” with her mom’s coaxing and that was another bright moment.
Jenny handed me a bouquet of flowers sent by her friend that started her own business a short while back. She named it Pansy & Ivy and has already made a fine reputation for herself. I remember the first days of her venture. She was so full of excitement. I saw her passion and it made me glad. Here, I thought is one that has found her purpose-that is a lovely thing to behold. Her arrangements feature whatever is blooming at that particular time, which I find a unique idea. My bouquet was full of zinnias and they are just so cheerful. They will add a beautiful touch to our Sunday Dinner.
I still have a floor to scrub and I have not figured out what I will make with pumpkin, but I did get the porch decorated. Tonight I will go out to say goodnight-I will stand in the mud and proclaim my gratitude for a day full of bright and shining moments -for a holiday that came about all on its’ own-and for the sweetest bouquet of zinnias to ever grace a table.
You drew me right into the goodness of the day! It sounds like your prep for loved ones coming is exactly like mine :). I want everything to be ready so I can sit and enjoy the visit while they are here!
And isn’t it the best when you can clean and the windows are letting in a wonderful fresh, clean breeze?
I use pumpkin in a salad sometimes. I cut them into pieces, bit of olive oil, oregano and roast the or pan fry, add a dash of balsamic vinegar and once cooled add it to my salad.
Glad they saw Honeybee today..Hope you didn’t have storm damage….Enjoy all the children. Miss them.
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Me too! Thank you! No real damage here!
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I love reading your blog 🙂
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your sweet comment started my morning! thank you! I am so thankful.
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Enjoy your holiday. I know it will be wonderful because your post is.
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too kind! I am loving this day! Thank you!
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What a wonderful post, I sure pray the day met every expectation it promised x
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thank you! I just want to see them all and feed them good!
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🙂 you and me both LOL
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And one blessed day follows another…when our hearts are open to them.
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I LOVE your comments-they are the gifts, I wrote about. Thank you!
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You drew me right into the goodness of the day! It sounds like your prep for loved ones coming is exactly like mine :). I want everything to be ready so I can sit and enjoy the visit while they are here!
And isn’t it the best when you can clean and the windows are letting in a wonderful fresh, clean breeze?
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oh yes to all of that! When they get here-all is done and I sit back! I so love this time! Thank you!
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I use pumpkin in a salad sometimes. I cut them into pieces, bit of olive oil, oregano and roast the or pan fry, add a dash of balsamic vinegar and once cooled add it to my salad.
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now that sounds terrific! I only had canned, so it ended up in bread-I will try your suggestions! Thank you!
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it does taste nice, I sometimes do the same with eggplant or aubergine
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