FORWARD…
On this dreary grey day, it is wonderful to have someone come to my blog door and sit awhile with me and share a cup of tea. Please feel free to invite others to join me and my friend, Silken Purse, Wednesday Tea for You and Me, at theplumedpen.blogspot.com
As I have dropped in on a number of blogging friends I have been relieved to see the
trend has been toward “No New Year’s Resolutions”. I have chosen not to make
resolutions the last few years, simply because doing so has not proven to be effective for
me. High expectations, black and white thinking and the agony of defeat seem counter
productive. And if that is my expectation for myself, what about those poor souls around me? That is not to say that I have given up on those few extra pounds I need to shed, eat in healthier ways, try a stint as a volunteer somewhere, organize my desk, my life or the other umpteen things on my list. I find for myself, that lists are the key for me to stay on track. One item on my list was to add the promised pictures from a few blogs ago: my aunt’s vintage suitcases with stationary and accoutrements and how I have pressed my orphaned creamer and sugar bowl into service. Every checked off item, regardless of importance, is a step forward.
My attitude and my gratitude towards each day will propel me forward, to accept the gift of the present with the lessons of the past in my head and faith of the unknown future in my heart, to keep trying. It’s a choice, I make.
If I am to offer acceptance, humility and grace to others, shouldn’t I be practicing this
philosophy on my own misadventures, trials and tribulations? Sometimes it is my heart
that needs to softened and accepting of my short comings, so that I treat my family,
friends, and those who may not be my friends, yet, with the same loving consideration.
With God’s grace this is possible.
With God’s grace this is possible.
"Tomorrow I will be better than I am today, as a person, …. That's the beauty of tomorrow. There's no such thing as a setback." Tiger Woods, 2008
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”Psalms 103:8
MY, I ENJOYED THIS WEEK'S POST; I ADORE YOUR WRITING AND PHOTOS THIS WEEK ESPECIALLY!
ReplyDeleteI ACTUALLY ENJOY YOUR POSTS EVERY WEEK THAT YOU ARE REGARD TO THE THINGS YOU WRITE ABOUT WITH SUCH, POIGNANT COMPASSION, UNDERSTANDING AND BEAUTY! ~YOU ALWAYS LEAVE ME WANTING MORE!!!
ALSO, THANKS SO MUCH FOR JOINING US ONCE AGAIN FOR OUR LITTLE VIRTUAL TEA PARTY, for Silken Purse blog's; Wednesday Tea For Me and Thee!
Cheers from Wanda Lee
Oops~ Meant to say,RATHER~ "That you WRITE WITH regard to"..,
ReplyDeleteCHEERS!
Hello! What a delightful blog you have-it really is a breath of fresh air! For some reason the computer likes you as it is allowing me to visit:). I look forward to visiting again as it seems we have much in common with a love of tea and the Lord.
ReplyDeleteBlesssings,
Kim
Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leave a lovely supportive message. It's very much appreciated. I hope you're having a great Saturday. Sending smiles.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed visiting here & love you re-puposed suitcases!
ReplyDeleteHello Pam...
ReplyDeleteOhhh my, your words really touched my heart, my friend! I totally agree with all that you have said and I am especially thankful for God's Grace that abounds to me! I am also reminded of the scripture that says...that whatever measure that I deal out to others...so shall it be returned to me! My paraphrase, of course! I loved seeing your beautiful photos! Such pretties! Ohhh, and your aunt's vintage suitcases...awesome! I love how they look stacked and then topped off with that beautiful silver teapot lamp!!! Thank you for sharing your pretties with us, my dear lady!
I also want to thank you for your visit today! I enjoyed your sweet comment and generous compliments! So very sweet!!!
Have a wonderful week, Darlin'!
Warmest winter wishes,
Chari @Happy To Design