. . . in angels.
(But you already knew that.)
💕
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 29 - Yes
. . . to some time in my porch swing after work.
💕
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Saturday, August 26, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 26 - Window
Grandmother Tree
peeking in on me
💕💕
Chocolate Crinkles
all ready for tomorrow's potluck.
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Friday, August 25, 2017
An Anniversary and Two Letters
one that acquired us on January 1).
Something I'm not sharing more publicly just yet is that today is also the day that
The company is moving our location to a new area on Sept 16 that, turns out, is just
In fact, it was our managing partner, Teresa, who kindly took a few moments three
At her suggestion, hubby and I drove up there and it took *45 minutes* one way on
While it took me a couple more weeks to come to peace with it, I had a sense then
Something I'm not sharing more publicly just yet is that today is also the day that
I turned in my resignation.
The company is moving our location to a new area on Sept 16 that, turns out, is just
too far for me to drive.
In fact, it was our managing partner, Teresa, who kindly took a few moments three
weeks ago to pull me aside and say "the closer we get to our move date, the more
and more concerned I'm getting about you." She's dreading the drive herself and also
knows that, with my being permanently on crutches, I can feel pretty vulnerable
(and anxious) behind the wheel and I that do my best to avoid heavy traffic.
At her suggestion, hubby and I drove up there and it took *45 minutes* one way on
a Sunday afternoon so that's without Atlanta traffic.
Just that realization alone
knocked the wind out of me.
While it took me a couple more weeks to come to peace with it, I had a sense then
that I'd need to let go. Before I did that, just like Jacob wrestled with the angel until
he received his blessing (and walked away with a limp to remind him of the struggle),
I asked all the questions I could possibly think of that would allow me to stay. Could
I work 2 or even 3 days from home? (We were all issued laptops so it wasn't too far
fetched). Could I be trained to do something else? Teresa was willing to consider all
of my questions and even discreetly brought in a gentleman from the home office.
In the end, it just wasn't going to work and I do understand and appreciate their
reasons.
So today my supervisor and I traded letters. I gave her my sincere and honoring letter
So today my supervisor and I traded letters. I gave her my sincere and honoring letter
of resignation and she gave me a very kind letter of recommendation from Teresa. In
fact, tears pricked as I read her glowing last review of me and my work.
I feel sad and I really, Really don't want to job hunt.
I am also feeling a deep sense of peace about it all.
So there we be ...
Please know, kind friend,
that I'm grateful for your witness.
(Again)
❤️
. * .
August Break 2017 :: Day 25 - Pretty Weeds
While pretty for sure,
I had no idea what this was.
A friend tells me that it is ajuga,
not a "weed,"
but that it *does* grow like one!
Grinning because our backyard certainly bears that out.
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Ajuga
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 23 - Sign
When Abide was my word last year,
I created this sign and taped it to the back of my office door.
Whether it registers that day or not,
each time I close my door for lunch
my faithful little road sign is right there,
quietly, gently guiding me home.
#augustbreak2017
#breadcrumbs
. * .
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Sunday, August 20, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 20 - I Love . . .
. . . summer sabbathing with my sweetie
(and Sallie 😉)
on our carport.
❤️ 🌻 ❤️ 🌻 ❤️
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Saturday, August 19, 2017
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, August 17, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 17 - Daisy
🌼
Even when dirty and a little weary,
(and those around her have already passed),
this little lovely,
just like her big sisters,
has her face turned towards Grace.
Hope.
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 16 - Favorite Color
Being a lover of pretty much any shade of blue,
this "Mariner Blue" color of my chair
especially soothes my soul.
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Food Truck Tuesday
Getting out for Food Truck Tuesday,
walking around on a (hot!) summer evening,
eating supper on a blanket in the shade,
and a cookie ice cream sandwich
are all good medicine for what ails ya.
💕
As does the silliness and laughter that arises
from trying to get the camera angle just right.
😉
. * .
Missing My Moma
And, *gracious me*!,
with my hair this short,
I *so* see her in my face,
especially my eyes
(and eyebrows).
I love you, Moma!
💕
. * .
Monday, August 14, 2017
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Saturday, August 12, 2017
3 Mary's in One Morning
Our sweet chapel Mary,
who, without realizing it, when sitting next to my friend,
I had sat directly in front of her.
A true blessing on a day when I was feeling down.
You recognize my very favorite Mary
standing in her small prayer garden, yes?
(I knew that you would!)
And we had a special guest in the sanctuary
in honor of
the 100th Anniversary of
Our Lady of Fatima.
Blessed be.
. * .
Friday, August 11, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 11 - One Wish
As with birthday candle wishes,
believe I'll keep this one close to my heart.
🌻 . 🕯 . ❤️ . 🕯 . 🌻
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Thursday, August 10, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 10 Lavender
Joyful wee companion quietly steadies,
encouraging and cheering me on
from her special sideline spot
on the warm wooden heart table
right here next to my chair.
💜
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Wednesday, August 9, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 9 - Postcards
Two of the three that I received
from my most recent
"Love Notes Project" partner.
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 8 - My Eyes
Then and Now
A fun aside?
When our 2-year old nephew saw this photo
as his mama was scrolling thru on her phone,
he surprised her by calling out my name!
We both thought it was so sweet
that he recognized me from just my eyes.
And then he wondered out loud
where his uncle was...
Smart little guy, that one!
Because, usually, where one of us is found,
the other is not far away.
I do love him so!!
#augustbreak2017
Monday, August 7, 2017
Saturday, August 5, 2017
St. Joseph, Pray for Us
With my Daddy's name being Joseph,
and all of his 5 daughters
being affectionately called by our first name plus "Jo,"
and his son being named Joseph, too,
I've come to think of St. Joseph
as our family's personal patron saint.
It brought a warm smile
to realize this evening
that this is the 5th St. Joseph
I've been this close to in the last 11 days.
St. Joseph,
pray for us
and please continue to guide
and watch over us.
Amen.
🙏🏻
. * .
Friday, August 4, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 4 - Where I Live
As best I can in each moment
(because some are ease-ier than others),
I want to live from my heart.
💕
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Thursday, August 3, 2017
August Break 2017 :: Day 3 - Roses
Roses,
both flowers and the color palette,
call to my soul,
especially when blended
with angels and hearts.
💞 . 💐
#augustbreak2017
. * .
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Tuesday, August 1, 2017
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