Sunday Morning Sunshine: Flowers Make Me Happy!

We celebrated our anniversary this month, and one of the things that is definite is flowers and a card from Hubby. Every year, I think, this is the best one yet, so I guess you could say, it keeps getting better and better. This year he gave me pink roses:

And what did the card say? 

Here's part of it:

I hope you already know just how amazing you are to me, but on our anniversary I thought I'd tell you again, because you're incredibly special--and I love you very much. 

Sigh. I do love a man who's not afraid to show and tell his feelings. 

I hope you have a wonderful rest-of-the-summer! 

Sunday Morning Sunshine: Sending a Smile Your Way

"Grandma, look!"

In his child-like innocence, he was sharing love with me.

In this time of Stay-at-home orders,

let's share love!

Through your masks, let your eyes convey happiness!

Speak words of kindness. They never go out of style!

Thank you

You're welcome.

Please.

How are you today?

Have a good day!

Call someone. 

You don't have to talk for a long time.

Just listen and encourage.

Send a card.

To an ailing person.

To a normally shut-in person.

To a friend.

To someone celebrating a milestone.

Pray for someone.

Yourself.

Loved ones.

Friends.

Our country.

Let's share some love!

Rambling Fridays: What of Life?

Yesterday was my birthday, and I don't know whether I should be happy and satisfied that I achieved another year or be sad because I'm another year older.

Right about now, I tried to make a list of the pros and cons, and other than the usual life's problems, I couldn't think of much to add on the "con" side, so I'm going to share some of my joys of having birthdays.

• I get flowers almost every year from my sweet hubby. I totally love plants and flowers. They cheer me, they're esthetically nice to gaze upon. They make me feel loved. They boost my emotions. 

• I have a ton of wonderful memories to enjoy and reflect upon.  One of our favorite things to do while traveling is remembering. And all the pictures I've taken through the years makes the past come alive!! We could have missed out on this blessing, but we didn't. That is something to be thankful for.

• Sometimes, but not always, I get ice cream cakes! Oh, the anticipation of getting one. Will it be this year? Has my husband forgotten I love them? And the delicious first, cold bite...

• The presents and cards from my son and his dear friend...and my close friends. What fun! Knowing that I have a wonderful son who cares about me. Knowing I have friends who love me. God's blessings for sure. It might be a beautiful card or a simply signed card by an elderly hand, but knowing I have those who care enough to remember...I am blest!

• Knowing that I've been given another year from God is a miracle of love! Thank you, God, for loving me and giving me so many wonderful blessings. 

Life is good.

Sunday Morning Peace--The Sweetest Thing!

Isn't this the sweetest thing?

Be My Valentine

"Be My Valentine" it said,

Upon the arrowed heart of red,

 With its frill of paper lace,

Offered her with awkward grace.

He longed with tender words to show

He'd like to be her steady beau,

But all that he could do he found,

Was voice a muttered, stuttering sound.

Tubbed and scrubbed and polished neat,

From his cowlick to his feet,

He stood before her, heart in hand,

Trying to make her understand.

No words of love had she to say

Before she laughed and walked away.

For she was only half past four

And he was only one year more.

--Alice B. Johnson