The Beauty of Life

There is something profoundly beautiful about the ordinary when it seems extraordinary to us. It is so often just in the way we look at something, stopping, bending down, viewing natures wonders without worrying about what its called or trying to measure its value in some way.
A morning wander, a ramble through familiar ground on the way to doing chores always gives some bit of beauty.
My whole day was like this. An early morning telephone call, "Mom, lets go for a walk this morning together. Mei-Ling and I will be ready in 10 minutes. " It was windy and cold so we only walked one mile. Coffee sounded good. A trip to Starbucks. Long conversation, sipping warmth back into our bodies. Mei-Ling delighting everyone around us with her sweetness.
Some shopping...a lunch of salads. Home again. Mei-Ling sleeps soundly in her crib here at the house while Melanie and I visit some more. Later a wee one plays sweetly with her toys, not once touching any of Grammies new decorations, but looks at each item and says, "oh wow" and smiles. Her delicate finger pointing to this and that.
Time for chores once again. Eggs gathered in a basket, sold before the sun sets. Supper of golden pancakes. Life is good.

Comments

What a treasure of time you spent today. Warmth, companionship, a walk.
Carol Murdock said…
Yes, life is good indeed.........
Dana and Daisy said…
Days of peace and sharing, What a joy!

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