tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post8708697620670131510..comments2024-03-10T18:21:14.279-07:00Comments on COMFY HOUSE: finding the little joys Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-15349646365347546712014-01-20T11:50:29.428-08:002014-01-20T11:50:29.428-08:00I'd tried the gratitude journal several times ...I'd tried the gratitude journal several times and it just didn't work for me. Each to their own, right? I think as long as we DO find the blessings and joys in every day - whichever way works for us - is our own personal journey. Thank you for your kind words.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-82361128806220704852014-01-20T11:48:49.941-08:002014-01-20T11:48:49.941-08:00It is all these little things that make up our liv...It is all these little things that make up our lives. Oliver Holmes got it right!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-65913530254533139322014-01-20T11:47:49.285-08:002014-01-20T11:47:49.285-08:00Oh my goodness, Mary Alice...I am so touched! That...Oh my goodness, Mary Alice...I am so touched! That is amazing that you were thinking of me and praying for me and that maybe at the time, you didn't even know why. Brings tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for your words of comfort.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-74948732879268472572014-01-20T11:46:29.096-08:002014-01-20T11:46:29.096-08:00Thank you so much, Magali. My cats always make me ...Thank you so much, Magali. My cats always make me happy, too!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-9178684875023500632014-01-20T10:39:33.478-08:002014-01-20T10:39:33.478-08:00Melanie,
I love the thought of putting your joys i...Melanie,<br />I love the thought of putting your joys in pictures rather than a journal. Every now and then, I will do a post called "Just Because" that shows pictures that I take of interesting things I come across or just that speak to my heart. I think pictures are better than words sometimes as we can see the joy right in front of us and can appreciate it. Your yellow flowers are so pretty, and that cup of coffee sounds so good to me right now. Aura's cat eyes look so mysterious and pretty.<br /><br />I'm sorry you're going through something right now, and hope that it resolves in your favor soon.<br /><br />Love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-35386633096792064342014-01-20T08:22:40.316-08:002014-01-20T08:22:40.316-08:00Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Life is a great ...Oliver Wendell Holmes said, "Life is a great bundle of little things".<br /><br />For me the "littles" are - a bicycle ride along the beach, my daughter dropping in for dinner, new flowers I will be planting today, and my new work space that allows me to be creative any time of day.<br /><br />And, I love flowers from Trader Joe's.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-78307386394671794282014-01-20T05:15:26.986-08:002014-01-20T05:15:26.986-08:00You're right, it does help to focus on bright ...You're right, it does help to focus on bright spots around us when we're down. Sometimes that's hard to do when you're in the middle of real life challenges that seem out of our control. I trust the difficulties you're facing right now soon get resolved, Melanie. You were on my heart to pray for last Wednesday as I was driving to visit my Mom. Now I know why. I have a 2 1/2 hour drive to see her, and it's a wonderful alone time to pray for family, friends, and others brought to mind. God sees you and is working even when things seem out of control.<br />Mary Alicechateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-78249334096734882642014-01-19T13:30:33.017-08:002014-01-19T13:30:33.017-08:00I'm sorry to read you've had troubles. I h...I'm sorry to read you've had troubles. I hope it's nothing too serious. My cat is sleeping on my lap while I type, the other is sleeping next to the radiator: that makes me happy!Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68572637561287713962014-01-18T17:39:13.020-08:002014-01-18T17:39:13.020-08:00I love these thoughts, Lin. Thank you so much. Whe...I love these thoughts, Lin. Thank you so much. When you talk about the chickadees, it reminds me of the Bible verse in Matthew 6: "Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-26431339617893287572014-01-18T17:35:02.077-08:002014-01-18T17:35:02.077-08:00You truly have a beautiful way with words, Poppy. ...You truly have a beautiful way with words, Poppy. Thank you so much for cheering me up!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-70532232572209565042014-01-18T17:34:11.435-08:002014-01-18T17:34:11.435-08:00PS ~ the beautiful cat is not mine. She belongs to...PS ~ the beautiful cat is not mine. She belongs to my neighbor-friend. I had been cat-sitting for her while she was out of town.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-25782160946850854732014-01-18T17:28:04.180-08:002014-01-18T17:28:04.180-08:00Thank you for reminding me of these verses, Debbi....Thank you for reminding me of these verses, Debbi. Always good ones to keep in mind. I think I'm going to print out that first one and keep it on my refrigerator door. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32769044139452248092014-01-18T17:27:07.000-08:002014-01-18T17:27:07.000-08:00I seriously doubt that any blogger's life is r...I seriously doubt that any blogger's life is really what they write about - unless it's a personal blog. It's easy to hide behind the beautiful photos and lovely words. But it's good to know that when we do share little bits of our personal lives, that we have a community of wonderful, caring, supportive women (and sometimes men!) behind us. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-60888783280805035612014-01-18T17:24:04.065-08:002014-01-18T17:24:04.065-08:00Funny...my mother is a chronic worrier, too! Think...Funny...my mother is a chronic worrier, too! Think she passed that along to me?! Thank you for your good wishes towards me, so much appreciated.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-62789603076863118222014-01-18T05:11:55.745-08:002014-01-18T05:11:55.745-08:00Hello Melanie,
Years ago I was sitting near the wi...Hello Melanie,<br />Years ago I was sitting near the window, overcome by loss and difficultly. Some little chickadees were in a pine tree searching for food and chatting away, and it occurred to me that they have everything they need. And then with thought, I discovered that I did too. We are provided for and loved through every difficulty.<br />Most of the things that bring me joy are free. I love the sunrises and sunsets here - they turn the snow pink for a few minutes! I watch the clouds, and get a little kiss from Hubby.<br />I hope you have a lovely day today, filled with the little things that bring you joy.<br />Lin<br />Lin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852855396042947932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-24697543510208472812014-01-18T01:27:08.987-08:002014-01-18T01:27:08.987-08:00Melanie,
Whether it's your 'comfy house&#...Melanie,<br /><br />Whether it's your 'comfy house', or my 'poppy view', there are times when when worrying, stressing, or suffering, close the door to such havens, and we feel that we are only surrounded by desperation, and a loss of hope. KNOWING that everyone goes through such times, is freeing, as it makes us feel that we're not alone in our private predicaments. Please note, I don't necessarily mean that 'misery loves company', as I wouldn't wish others to be sad just because I am, but rather, being surrounded by friends or family when we're faced with challenges, emotional or physical, who love us, is more like a bonus. Pals who pop by to pick us up, both literally and figuratively, and get us out of the house, (to escape from our woe), to walk in the sunshine, (or even in the snow!), are my found, and forever appreciated, little joys! And that includes my blogger buddies, too! Blogging, taking photos of the beauty and wonder in my immediate surroundings, writing prose, poetry, and even commenting and connecting, on one anothers' posts, has truly been uplifting during this time of transition in my life, which translate into lots of changes, mixed emotions and uncertainty about the future.<br /><br />Your beautiful bouquet is a cheery presence in your home and those pretty feline eyes definitely explain the origins of Aura's name!<br /><br />Hope your WORLD brightens soon, but until then, know that you have friends all over IT, that wish you happiness and peace.<br /><br />xo<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-18772662219711497852014-01-17T12:12:25.296-08:002014-01-17T12:12:25.296-08:00I am sorry, Melanie, that you are feeling so anxi...I am sorry, Melanie, that you are feeling so anxious. I was reading Philippians 4:6-7 this morning. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19 "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus." <br /><br />I know it is easy to read these verses but it is hard to let go of the worry. You are doing a good job of looking for the blessings in your day. Thanking God for these blessings is the antidote to worry. Praying that things will brighten for you soon.<br /><br />DebbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-90305704376911435082014-01-17T12:08:45.398-08:002014-01-17T12:08:45.398-08:00Dear Melanie, I am right there with you. I have so...Dear Melanie, I am right there with you. I have some challenges. Some I write about and many I do not share. Some would just be too difficult for me. All is not sunshine, antiques, and gardening at Olive Out. I do love your attitude. It is the small everyday ordinary joys that help us hang on. Like my sweet puppy and kitty sitting here beside me. Your cat is beautiful. I think they lower my anxiety level thankfully. best, oliveOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-55784519946122107082014-01-17T09:23:22.737-08:002014-01-17T09:23:22.737-08:00My mother was a worrier, and I inherited it. It is...My mother was a worrier, and I inherited it. It is a bad thing, it takes up so much time. You are so right in trying to find the joy in the everyday things. I love flowers, and birds, and I love to hear birds singing, the sound of a water fountain, the feel of sunshine on my face, the laughter of a child, the "give me a bone" look from my fur baby. Blogging has helped me also it get in touch with my creativity again. I wish you peace of mind and the ability to continue to find the joy in the little things in life - just like you have been doing. Patty Rumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17977535013507924960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-68129671594404415842014-01-17T09:03:15.865-08:002014-01-17T09:03:15.865-08:00Thank you so much, Claudia. I think being creative...Thank you so much, Claudia. I think being creative - blogging, photography, writing, creating - go a long way in helping work through certain emotions. Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-38214084929860400712014-01-17T08:10:51.958-08:002014-01-17T08:10:51.958-08:00Good for you. You've echoed a conversation Don...Good for you. You've echoed a conversation Don and I had the other day. He said he admired the fact that I could find beauty in the everyday. I responded that blogging and having a camera have really helped me to see the beauty in little things and that it keeps me sane. Hang in there, my friend. I understand.<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-32578028775935893132014-01-17T07:50:06.280-08:002014-01-17T07:50:06.280-08:00Aura is part ragdoll kitty. She's so pretty, b...Aura is part ragdoll kitty. She's so pretty, but I sure wouldn't want to maintain that long fur all the time!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-82626321205486310902014-01-17T07:49:10.799-08:002014-01-17T07:49:10.799-08:00Thank you, Penny - so appreciated!Thank you, Penny - so appreciated!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-64352542127096443432014-01-17T07:47:56.178-08:002014-01-17T07:47:56.178-08:00I'm glad you're striving to find sweet mom...I'm glad you're striving to find sweet moments in the everyday, too. I haven't introduced Monkey to Aura yet, lol.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6201144666881866355.post-31314440626590421822014-01-17T07:46:52.355-08:002014-01-17T07:46:52.355-08:00Aw, thanks, Jennifer!Aw, thanks, Jennifer!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.com