Points of Light

In looking back over the past few months I thought, "This blog has become a bit of a downer!" Almost every post seems so serious. I haven't felt a lot of light and joy the past few months and it has obviously carried over into this realm.

I write because it's a way to help me process so that means you may get the good, the bad, and the ugly! But I do try to write in a way that each reader can pull some bit of truth from the post. I point people to the source of help, which is the Lord. It's where I find my strength and I know that He can help you no matter what you are going through.

Today I do want to focus on some points of happiness, joy and light that have happened over the past week. Monday is always devoted to a post on thankfulness and I'm feeling thankful for a few things.

Beautiful sunrises out my front window. This is the worst picture of it because it was through the window, but it was breathtaking.

More bird activity, a sure sign spring is on the way.

Discovering ways to connect with my small group, even though the church is temporarily closed for "in-person" services and activities.

A visit from family, the first since the summer. My nephew was home from a year in Thailand and he and my brother-in-law came for lunch.

A trip to visit my daughter and to meet her boyfriend. The past three times we were scheduled to meet him, a catastrophe happened. It was nice to finally get there and he is very sweet.

I still can't taste or smell, but I'm thankful that the desire to cook is back. I made Italian minestra last night.

The sight of bars of soap curing in our spare bedroom brings me joy. A sign that the farmer's markets will be starting up soon.

 

My mom's Christmas cactus just keeps on blooming. It has tons of new buds and every day I see another one pop up. I don't know what I'm doing right, but it makes me happy!

I was asked to participate in a Fall Craft Show in our old area. They were hand selecting particular vendors and it was an honor to be asked and I'm thankful that a friend is letting me stay with her so I don't have to spend money on a hotel.

When I look at all those little points of light they add up to one big bright spot in the week. And a reason I'm thankful on this Multitude Monday.