A Loving Heart

 

This is my grandson, 14 month old "D".  He is stepping out of his play house.
I am prejudice, I am sure; but he has the sweetest heart, a loving heart.

There is a 12 year old boy we see fairly often and "D" keeps trying
to get his attention to come and play.  The 12 year old has autism
and doesn't talk or engage with anyone.
A few days ago the 12 year old was lounging on the floor and
"D" wanted him to come and play.
He patted him on the head with both hands, but had no response.
He stepped away briefly and decided to go back and try again.
This time he sat on his hands and leaned into his chest to sit with him.
Still no response.
Briefly he left again and then turned and tried one more time.
This time he wrapped his arms around this 12 year old boy,
put his head on his shoulder, hugged him, and gave him a kiss.
The 12 year old sat up and had a small smile on his face.
"D" had done his job by showing love to someone
that is closed within himself.

Witnessing this just touched a grammy's heart.
The heart of this little one can teach us all lessons of love.
Now isn't that what the season of Christmas is all about?
Love!

Gentle is the Morning Light

 

All nature sings
and I rejoice!
The light of the morning
sings a song of gentleness.
Sweet light abides in my heart.
Waiting for the snow and the crisp
morning air.
REJOICE!
Shine!

Sing!

JOY of the Season

 

Are you feeling the JOY of the Season?
Or is your head swimming with sugar plums, packages to buy,
cookies to bake, and cards to send?
Oh how I want to just sit in a snowy scene by the fire
and sip wonderful cups of tea or hot chocolate
while surrounded by beautiful Christmas music.
I will let you know when all that makes an appearance,
but for now I must dash.

Let's each make a pledge to set aside some time
for what is important in the holidays.
A time for quiet moments.
A time for friends and family.
A time to celebrate the reason for Christmas.
Take care dear friends and soon we will feel the JOY.

Monday's Quotes

Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, 
and behold, everything is 
softer and more beautiful.  

~Norman Vincent Peale

It's Beginning!

 

It's beginning to look like Christmas
everywhere I go.
And so the shopping has begun,
cookie are being baked,
carols are beginning to be heard.

Do you delight in this time of year or is something you avoid?
What is your favorite part of the holidays?

No shopping for me this weekend, but a few cookies will be baked.
I think I will start the celebrating with a massage,
then out come the bins of twinkling stars and shiny balls.
Oh I love seeing them again and remembering past Christmases.

Happy weekend, dear friends!
May the festivities begin!

A Day of Thanksgiving

 

A day to be Thankful!
A day shared with family and friends.
For those of you celebrating today
and all my friends around the world,
I am thankful for you and wish great blessings
on you as you celebrate each day
with Thankfulness.

My morning is starting quietly,
as I sip my cup of Darjeeling Turzum Clonal Delight,
a first flush from 2012.
I am thankful for these quiet moments with a good cup of tea.

Sigh, Peace

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the midst of the week, take a sigh.
Enter into a quiet time.
Experience Peace.
Be still.
Pause.

Sending a quiet heart to you today!
Love!