Zesty Friday

     Fred and I were watching old video of our folks' 40th wedding anniversary celebration here at our home.  I was reminded of how they taught in word and by example the joy of giving.  They have lived a life of generousity and have reaped its rewards.  I watched in that video as my middle son filmed from the helicopter loft and watched as his grandfolks opened gifts.  One gift was a lovely handmade card from him.  Colin truly knows the joy of a generous spirit.  I have watched him continue to share of himself in his adult life.  The joy of a generous spirit provides a zest unlike any other.  When one makes a sacrifice of oneself, in any way, and for the right reasons, healthy reasons, the zesty blessings await.

Old Favorites Thursday

   Motherlove by Virginia Kroll is an old favorite celebrating and identifying the needs of a child.  The heart of a mother beats on each page.  It honors fathers and their care too, as well as other care givers.  Each page sings with the lyric of rhyme as animals tend their young.  Cuddle up with a little one and enjoy reading this special book.

Healthy Habits Wednesday

   A good brisk morning walk gets the blood flowing and the joints moving.  The dog loves it too.  The fresh air, beautiful sky, and uplifting scenery are a healthful bonus.

Fresh Food Tuesday

Sun gold tomatoes, also known as numnums, shine in the garden today.  These sweet orange orbs are volunteers from last year's bounty.  Alexa eats them, stem and all, and she picks all shades of color, even green ones.  Juice and seeds dribble down her chin.  I like the yellow pear variety too.  Eating the sun, that's about as close to the chain of life I can imagine...

GrandMuMMing Monday

     How to understand when another is hurting or sufferring.  That is a challenge of daily living.  My granddaughter is hurting, and I'm not sure how to love.  I do trust God to guide.

Zesty Friday

I had forgotten how good it feels with the wind whipping through your hair as you skim along the top of the water in our boat, Sally.  It was especially precious today as I had my life jacket on with my jacketed up granddaugter in my lap.  She was all smiles and loved reaching for the water spray as the boat raced up the lake.

Old Favorites Thursday

     There are so many treasured old favorites that celebrate the joy of reading.  One of my favorites is Wolf!  I forgot who the author is, but it is the literature selection from the first unit of reading curriculum I've taught for about the last 10 years.  It was a blessing to pass it on to a new teacher for her classroom.  This is my sixth day of retirement.

Healthy Habits Wednesday

Habits are wonderful things.  It has been more than year now, I floss my teeth most morns.  I have a little calendar posted for health related info, since I can't remember a thing anymore.  I put an "F" in the box for the date when I floss in the morn.  I still hate flossing.  I only do it because I know it's good for my gums.  I value my teeth and chewing, so that's that.