Due to the abundance of rain in the last few weeks, clover has positively taken over. {oh look! I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it!}
If you’ve no experience with wild clover, I’ll tell you this: it’s evil. It has, you see, control problems. You spot a teeny-tiny bit one minute, the next it’s completely taken over. And heaven forbid it should creep into your flower beds–wild clover entertwines with your flowers and they’re doomed. It’s a grim scenario–and one that just so happens to be taking place in one of my beds at this very moment. *sigh*
Needless to say, wild clover is not my friend … until …
I meandered out to get the mail the other day–on the way back to the house, something caught my eye. What in the world? I said. Out loud, as usual. Backstepping, I went in for a closer look … and there, in a crack in the driveway, was a wee four-leaf clover.
Amazing how one extra leaf can change your whole perspective. Suddenly, it was no longer the bane of my existance … it was a bit of magic, right in my own front yard.
You know, in the middle ages, a four leaf clover symoblized God the Father, Son, Holy Spirit … and an extra ounce of Grace. I can tell you now, at the very moment you happen upon a four-leaf clover–right when you need it most–it certainly feels like added grace.
Today, of course, a four leaf clover symbolizes Faith, Hope, Love … and a dash of Luck. Finding one does fill you with a sense of wonder–you can’t help but smile, just thinking something good might be in store–and that, my friends, is very lucky indeed.
Added grace, a dash of luck–not bad for an ordinary afternoon …
Bring on the LONG Memorial Day weekend! *Squee!*
I had fully hoped to be on a wee holiday this weekend. But, since I’ve yet to be paid for any number of projects, I’ll be staying home-thank-you-very-much. I’m still pretty excited–and how could you not be?! Rumor is, there will be blue skies and sunshine. I’m thinking parks and BBQs … along with friends, family and Sex and the City 2.
Yep, pretty excited.
So here’s to you, dear readers–be you here or there, celebrating a short weekend or long, I wish you a blessed weekend. May it be kissed with sunhine, and abuzz with the sound of laughter. May it overflow with the best things in life–and a heart filled with gratitude to those who have paid the hightest price, so we might have the freedom to enjoy such things…
Well, it’s that time of year again – time to say goodbye to one year, and prepare to greet the next. As you look back on 2009, I pray there were more smiles than tears. And whether you plan to usher in 2010 with a bang, or a quiet hello, I pray this next year will be bright & happy.
For my faithful readers, thanks for hanging out with me this year. For those who are new, here’s what you missed:
{my mum, whipping up some deliciousness}
I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday – a lovely weekend at the very least! I know I did. They were days filled with family and friends … laughter … memories … and copious amounts of food. As my cousin says, “Nothing says thankfulness quite like gluttony.” It sure seems true here. I probably weigh a good ten pounds more than I did this time last week. It was just so good …
But extra poundage or not, I was happy – thankful – content.
Maybe it was having an extra day to frolic. Maybe it was the fact that I’ve been doing what I love. Or maybe it was simply the precarious place that currently is my life. Perhaps the less you have, the more you’re thankful. If so, I hope I’ve tucked the thankfulness deep within my heart – so especially in plenty, I’ll remember gratitude.
All is quiet. Before long, however, the coffepot will be emptied and the house will come alive with chatter and activity. There’s a bird to bake, fresh cream to whip – and a million little things in between. Before it all begins, however, I’ll sit here and consider my blessings.
I’m thankful for …
- Grace
- Laughter
- A few tears
- Mom’s sausage dressing
- Pilgrim’s pumpkin pie
- Books
- Music
- Dreams
- Answered prayer
- Unanswered prayer
- Times of quiet
- Moments of excited chaos
- Happy memories
- Family
- Friends
I’m thankful …
