Yesterday I ran into an old friend, we once worked together in the veterinary field, and seems like once or twice a year our paths cross.
We shared what is currently happening in our busy lives, asked how all the kin folk are keeping, and laughed about our escapades when we spent our days working side by side.
When we said our goodbye's I continued with my errands, stopped in at work, and returned home to be greeted on the porch by the meows of Oliver the cat, grateful I had returned to once again feed and pet him, always in that order.
What a great day !
It seems to me the older I get, terrific days are not composed of winning the lottery, a promotion, the expectations of a getaway vacation.
Instead, I've started to find happiness in the normal things of life: the love of my family, the luxury of pottering about the garden, the escapades of Oliver the Cat, a mammogram that is normal, sleeping late on a rainy day, an impromptu visit from a grandchild, a beautiful sunset or a full moon on a starlit night.
I think back to my grandma Elizabeth, and my husband's moma Moline.
They were like that.
Their joys were most often found in a day filled with loved ones or friends.
A good day, was when Gran's bread turned out perfect, and she was able to offer the bobbies on the foot-beat a welcomed cup of tea.
Moline would find joy in her garden, daffodils bursting in bloom on an early Spring day, or sharing a bowl of homemade soup and buttermilk cornbread, with one of her young 'uns stopping by unexpectedly.
I've come to believe, Simple Days are the best.
24 comments:
This post made me cry. I guess I'm having a day like that.
This is a lovely post and I totally agree with you. There is a lot of joy to be found in the simple things.
Sunny :)
I couldnt agree more.
I think this wisdom you expressed here comes with age. Once we leave behind the desire to conquer the world and realize that our lives are full and complete in the joy of our family, friends and animals, well, contentment is not far behind.
I am not sure when such a change happened for me, but it did without notice. Now, like you, I am more at ease, less driven. I don't need constant excitement. Now I am most content with simple pleasures too. It's a great feeling isn't it?
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
You have a way with words, that make the story come alive.
I enjoy your down-to-earth, and homey view on life.
Beautiful.
I couldn't agree with you more about the best things in life. Very well said!
I believe simple days are the best. I don't need a lot of excitement in my days either...although with two young boys there usually IS a lot of excitement. This post really spoke to me today. Thank you.
Jackie
you are soooo right..
Ever since I retired and slowed down, I find such beauty in nature and in doing simple things like hiking with my husband....sometimes way more fun than all the expensive trips we have taken.
I agree with the sentiment expressed in this post, completely! I stop by your blog from time to time and always enjoy it. Please, do put the kettle on lass, I'll be back!
You are right---the best things in our lives are the SMALL things.. I have learned that NOW---but never took time when I was younger to slow down and smell the roses. I do now for sure!!!!
Great post, Jo.
Hugs,
Betsy
Hello,
I just discovered your blog in the last week or two and what a treasure! I LOVE it. I'm such an Anglophile (read: Cotswold, thatched cottage, afternoon tea etc) that your photos give me a boost every morning with my cup of tea. I feel as if I've been transported to the English countryside without the expense or bother of a plane ride, and your play list is so perfect too.
I play (well, I try) the piano and Brian Crain was new to me. I immediately Googled him and bought some sheet music. "Moonrise" is almost mastered (just wish I had the cellist accompanying me). I can't imagine how homesick you must get sometimes but it sounds like you've got a wonderful husband/family and that goes a long way. I'm assuming that some of the wonderful photos are of homes around Tennessee.
I'm going back to England in May for one glorious week and I can't wait - too much to see and do!!!
All the best,
Lisa Musgrave
PS
If I had a blog I'd give you an award of some sort. Yours is wonderful.
I love your blog, you are so very talented in sharing your love of life. I am glad I am following along. I have always wanted to go to England, maybe I will some day.
Love, Debbie
Ahhh...I feel lk ei am there with your grandparents as you recall this story of simple pleasures of old. ...and new. Wonderful in every way.
Such a lovely post...and such a wonderful blog...I am a Tennessean as well...Scottish heritage though...Peace and blessings
What, no lottery winnings? Love the image of Oliver waiting for you for his cuddles--young Daggers is that way, Oscar used to chew us out when we returned!
Have a great weekend, darlin'!
Dear Jo. That was a lovely post and did a lot to cheer me up. Thank you for your comments on my Blog recently.
Blessings Star
I can't agree with you more Jo,the simple days truly are the best. A wonderful read as always.
Hi, thanks for visiting my blog, and I am humbled by your praise of my pics, yours on the other hand are outstanding!
Yes I have lived and travelled to those places and miss them like mad, and this winter has been long and cold, from 45 deg C in Mozambique to this, a shock to the system but I am acclimatising:)
lovely post.....and is the previous log cabin yours?
IF SO ITS BEAUTIFUL
john
Amen sister!
Love your blog and this post.
Learning to notice the beauty is simple pleasure must make the Lord smile.
What a lovely post. Did you enjoy the nice day we had in TN today? Your photos are always such a treat.
Beautiful post about the simple things. I, too, love the simple things in life. I've slowed down and if I have my husband, my family, my garden, my animals and the land, I'm very content.
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