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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7082 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7082 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  06:23:29 AM  Show Profile
This morning, I looked over at my next-door neighbor's house and found myself smiling. She had placed a toddler size bright blue Adirondack chair in front of the bushes along the side of her house that faces my raised beds. Had she placed it there for me to enjoy as I work in my garden?

I like things that make me smile. The unexpected little things that I come across during my day. The trick is to not miss them. Not to be in such a hurry to do what I am doing that I won't take the time to stop and really see and appreciate what is there to make me smile. To smile is a good thing and it's so good for the soul.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.

Wanda Sue
True Blue Farmgirl

1234 Posts

Wanda
Murrells Inlet SC
USA
1234 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  07:34:15 AM  Show Profile
Sara your words of wisdom made me smile, and evidently your neighbor is letting you know that your garden makes her smile. A thing of beauty to linger and enjoy the view. I hope the rest of your day brings more smiles.

A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.

Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022

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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl

4403 Posts

Dianna
Jack Al.
USA
4403 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  07:44:00 AM  Show Profile
Amen Sara! I love this! God is so good isn't He? He sends me smiles all through my day too! It truly is the little things!

Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro

Edited by - suny58 on Sep 10 2024 07:44:30 AM
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7082 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7082 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  08:16:25 AM  Show Profile
Thank you, Wanda and Dianna, for your sweet words. They encourage me and helps me to hang on to my peace.

If we wait for a big event to bring us joy than we may wait a long time because those joys are few and far between. Like Dianna said, "to keep smiling throughout the day".



Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl

6694 Posts

Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6694 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  09:04:40 AM  Show Profile
Thank you Sara you made me smile as well. Such good advice as we all forget to smile enough and appreciate the good things in life.
Have a a Beautiful and Blessed Day.

Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”

When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!


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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2368 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2368 Posts

Posted - Sep 10 2024 :  12:14:35 PM  Show Profile
Smiles make you pretty. Cultivate inner joy and happiness. Like that song says "don't worry, be happy".

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

4285 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4285 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  03:19:28 AM  Show Profile
I love to go out on my porch in the early mornings, and sit and enjoy the beauty around me. I have my coffee out there, and there is usually a cat around to jump on my lap and not only get lovin, but give lovin. I am also trying to keep flowers on my kitchen table again. It makes me smile. Currently I am picking sunflowers. Enjoy!

Farming in WI

Michele


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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7082 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7082 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  06:19:49 AM  Show Profile
Debbie, Judith, and Michelle, all your words made me smile this morning, good way for me to start my day. Michelle like you I like to sit on my porch and watch my neighborhood come alive. Flowers on the kitchen table always brings a smile when I pass by.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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lovecatsandsunshine
True Blue Farmgirl

302 Posts

Tara
Sands of Time SC
USA
302 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  08:54:33 AM  Show Profile
Trees make me smile. New home going up next to mine and builder said he would save some trees towards the back. I know a hawk nests in 1 of those trees.
I like to see and hear the song birds feeding.


Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7082 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7082 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  09:28:52 AM  Show Profile
Tara, I hope your neighbor does save the trees for your sake and the hawks.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2368 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2368 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  11:48:28 AM  Show Profile
Tara -- trees make me smile too. I cried when the people across the street cut down their beautiful sycamore years ago. This morning I smiled watching the squirrels playing tag around our huge ash tree.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7183 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7183 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  1:02:16 PM  Show Profile
Well said Sara. I really like to find those moments myself. I was always told to live life like a toddler. Move slower through life, touch everything, explore your whole world, and take it all in.

Krista
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl

7082 Posts

Sara
Paris TX
USA
7082 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  1:29:39 PM  Show Profile
Krista, what a wonderful way to look at life.

Hugs, Sara "FarmGirl Sister" #6034 Aug 2014
FGOTM Sept 2015 - Feb 2019 - Oct 2023

Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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Jokamartell
True Blue Farmgirl

1618 Posts

Karen
Kennewick WA
USA
1618 Posts

Posted - Sep 11 2024 :  6:28:36 PM  Show Profile
Love that, Krista! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl

7183 Posts

Krista
Utah
USA
7183 Posts

Posted - Sep 13 2024 :  1:18:51 PM  Show Profile
I know that since I have had kids, I have really slowed down and enjoyed all the smaller things in life. Our world is too fast paced anymore.

Krista
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl

2368 Posts

Judith
Galt CA
USA
2368 Posts

Posted - Sep 13 2024 :  2:02:05 PM  Show Profile
Kids are good at getting us to notice smaller things in life.

Judith

7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple
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